Things to do in Saitama Prefecture, Kanto: The Best Rail Tours

Join fellow adventurous baseball fans September 12-19 as we attend games at all five Tokyo-area ballparks of Nippon Professional Baseball, Japan's major leagues. We have been operating baseball tours in Japan since 1999 and believe that the best way to experience a new culture is by attending a sporting event. You'll feel like a local as we take the train to the ballpark and cheer along with the home team's frenzied fans. And you will have the option to attend a professional sumo wrestling tournament too! Taking in a game in Japan, where baseball is the national sport, is an unforgettable experience. You recognize the field - the green grass, the dimensions, the outfield wall - but that's about it! The rabid fans and unique style of play make attending a baseball game a not-to-be-missed experience for any visitor to Japan. NOTE: Dates are not flexible. We are only offering one tour that starts September and ends September 19.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Baseball Game Tickets for Five (5) Games, Accommodation - Hotel for Seven (7) Nights, Transportation to and from all official tour activities.

Exclusions: Airfare to and from Japan

We will visit Kawagoe, a small city close to Tokyo, also called "the little Edo". Feel free to send a message or to visit our website, if you want to book this tour on another day. This name is refering to the historic area of the city. Wellknown for its festival the third weekend of october, this city welcome the Edo period lovers.

Inclusions: Transport by train, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Food and drinks

Take pleasure in a Bonsai tour in Omiya, well known as the hometown of Bonsai! Experience Japanese Bonsai culture and get a touch of how Bonsai works. Regular: 8:30AM Hotel pick up 9:30AM Arrive at Toro station 9:45AM-11:00AM Omiya Bonsai Museum 11:00AM – 12:30PM Bonsai village 12:30PM Drop off at Omiya Park Station or Toro Station. For people who want to stroll around the Bonsai village a little longer will end the tour there. Underground Discharge Channel viewing option: Morning: Same as the Sample Itinerary. 12:30 ~1:20 PM Lunch~Visit the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel (3-4PM)~ 6:00 PM Arrive at hotel in Tokyo Bonsai Master’s Home Visit option: You can choose this option if you would like to hear personal stories from Bonsai craftsmen and Masters in Japan, and have the opportunity to ask various questions. 10:00 AM Go to the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum ~Omiya Bonsai Village Walking~ Visit to Bonsai Master’s Home 4:00 PM Tour ends at Toro Station

Inclusions: Tour assistant, Hotel pickup (excluding Tour plus Master Craftsman Visit)

Exclusions: Lunch, Train fare

Kawagoe has good access and it is a very convenient tourist spot. Kawagoe is a town of history retaining the culture and aroma of Edo period 400 years ago. Why not visit the temples and learn about historical heritage, and fill up on Japanese food at an authentic Japanese restaurant? Taking a stroll through the town, you will feel as if you have a travel back in time to ancient Edo period. You can experience the traditional and pure Japan which you can not see in Tokyo. At the Ichiban-gai street, you will see see 100% fire -resistant houses which are more than 100 years old, and "Toki-no-kane", which is said to be the highest wooden belfry in Japan. Do not forget eating local specialties, sweet potato, grilled eel and various sweets.

Inclusions: As a souvenior, I give you your Kanji name written on Japanese paper by a professional calligrapher.

Exclusions: Lunch, Transportation fee for you and the guide, Entrance fee including for you and the guide

There are so many specific temples and shrines in Funabashi are waiting for your visiting. To meet typically Japanese traditional culture and architecture at least one time in your life.

Inclusions: Private tour, Local Guide

Exclusions: Expense for Food and drinks, Entrance fees, Transportation to/from attractions, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Enjoy making "Kokedama" moss ball after visiting The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Bonsai nurseries, the Bonsai restaurant. ~ Highlights of this tour ~ ・Meets at JR Toro station in Saitama. *Hotel pick-up and drop-off are extra charge. ・Visit The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum ・Visit Bonsai nurseries ・Lunch at the Bonsai Restaurant Omiya ・"Kokedama" Moss Ball Making Workshop ・Short walk at the Omiya Park ・Concludes at JR Omiya station

Inclusions: Lunch, All admission fees, Kokedama workshop

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up & drop-off（available for an extra charge）, Transportation fee from your hotel to the meeting point, Travel insurance

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kawagoe! Kawagoe was a prominent castle town in the Edo period and was known at that time as Ko-edo, or Little Edo (former name of Tokyo). About 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo, Kawagoe features many historical buildings, shrines and temples, and offers many regional food and drinks, as well as unique souvenir items. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Lunch - Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Private Vehicle, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide)

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kawagoe! Kawagoe was a prominent castle town in the Edo period and was known at that time as Ko-edo, or Little Edo (former name of Tokyo). About 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo, Kawagoe features many historical buildings, shrines and temples, and offers many regional food and drinks, as well as unique souvenir items. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Lunch - Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Private Vehicle, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide)

Bonsai is one of the traditional arts which represent Japan. The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum is a must place for Bonsai /Japanese Garden lovers. At Bonsai village Bonsai classes are held for the beginner(reservation needed). Opened in 2010  as the first bonsai museum, Omiya Bonsai Museum consists of Collection Gallery, Bonsai Garden and Bonsai Terrace on 2F. At Collection gallery Bonsai culture is introduced through monthly displays of bonsai pot, stone, and seasonal Bonsai. Collection gallery leads to Bonsai garden displaying 60 seasonal Bonsai outside. Some can be viewed from all angles and photographed. After the museum we walk around the very calm Bonsai village spotted with houses having pretty garden where pine trees and other flower trees are neatly well kept. Among them there are 5 Bonsai gardens where Bonsai are created by each owner, displayed inside and sold, the staff will explain about how to take care Bonsai.

Inclusions: Admission fee for Bonsai Museum

Exclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, Bonsai class for the beginner: 5000yen or more; seedling : 500yen or more; pot : 1000 yen or more