Things to do in Kanto, Japan: The Best Archaeology Tours

Ancient graves, ancient craft and local cuisine. Yoshimi is a town located right in the center of Saitama Prefecture. On this tour you will be visiting a unique National Historic Site; the Yoshimi Hundred Caves. The caves are known to be ancient tomb graves from the Kofun Period (250-538 AD), and are just as exciting as visiting Egyptian pyramids! You can even walk through the caves to explore them. Another part of this tour is having a go at making an ancient craft. The lucky charm that you make here can be taken home as a souvenir of your trip. At the end of the tour, your otomo tour guide will introduce you to a delicious dish, using the local speciality; strawberries. You will not find a unique tour like this elsewhere!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

Visit ancient Japanese gods and try an ancient craft. Japanese history cannot just be put down to ninja and samurai. On this tour you will be taken all the way back to ancient Japan to learn about Japanese gods and old myths. In Japan, since ancient times, it was believed that a god existed in everything, whether an object or a living or moving thing, and so there is an abundant number of gods that the Japanese worship even today. One of these gods, Susanoo, is thought to be the child of the god who created Japan, and is the god that this tour is based around. Visit little animals that appear in myths and have a go at creating an ancient accessory; magatama. Magatamas were worn around people's necks and used in daily life in ancient Japan!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private Tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

Been to all the major tourist destinations? Visit this regional city! Chiba Prefecture is famous for Narita International Airport and Tokyo Disney Land, but not much is known to tourists about Chiba City. Although it is located in the capital area of Japan, it is a far cry from the capital city, Tokyo. In the area surrounding Chiba Station is a gorgeous shrine, an observation deck, and a number of historical landmarks, including the Neo-Renaissance style Sayado Hall. Your otomo tour guide will explain to you the historical facts behind every location you visit. If you have enjoyed the great metropolis, Tokyo, and are looking for a more chilled out tour of other cities in Japan, this tour is highly recommended!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private Tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

A tour of the hidden temples and shrines in a residential area If you are a lover of temples and shrines, you will no doubt enjoy this tour packed with historic sites to visit. Funabashi is an area packed with temples and shrines. Every temple and shrine has its own unique characteristics, and there is not one location that resembles another. The abundant number of temples and shrines were built to match the population of the capital city, but as Funabashi is a little far from central Tokyo, the area is not often visited by tourists. Whether you love visting temples and shrines or not, discover Funabashi, only half an hour away from the hustle and bustle of central Tokyo, to enjoy this special tour put together by otomo!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private Tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

Tokyo is the biggest city in the world. Capital of Japan, technology, tradition and strange things can be seen in this city. This tour will mainly focus on one of the most touristic and traditional areas of Tokyo, Asakusa. Asakusa is mainly known for the impressive Senso-Ji Temple, the oldest in Tokyo. But the temple is not the only part of this tour! First, after meeting your guide at Asakusa station, you will walk in the busy Nakamise Shopping street. Hozomon Gate will stand in front of you with its impressive red lantern. Asakusa Shrine and its unique composition will also be part of the promenade, as well as Mitsumine Shrine, the Edo-style Nishi-Sando street, and the secret Denboin Garden. So put on your kimono to enjoy traditional Japan!

Inclusions: English Speaking Guide

Exclusions: Entrance Fees

Komaba, just 5 minutes away from the city center, is home to one of Japan's most prestigious universities, The University of Tokyo. It is a less-known tourist spot filled with Japanese history, including Japanese handcrafts and literature, as well as architecture of both Japanese and Western-style mansions. Different from the touristic hustle and bustle of Tokyo, you will walk through quiet residential areas to the largest mosque in Japan,Tokyo Camii. It has become a Turkish cultural center where many Turkish gather daily. If you’re interested in experiencing some education and a range of cultures, Komaba is the place for you!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private Tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs, and extra activities for your own, Hotel pickup and drop-off, The use of private van

Enjoy our walking tour in this beautiful Metropolis. This 3 hour walking group tour is ideal for first-time visitors, our English- speaking tour guide will lead you to discover the beauties , culture and stories of this fascinating population. At the end of the tour you will feel transported in another time and will desire to spend more time immersed in this dream.

Inclusions: local guide

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