Top 10 Walking Tours in Mie Prefecture, Chubu

In this tour, you will enjoy Japanese nature including animals and landscape at the foot of Mt. Arashiyama which is located on the west side of Kyoto and famous for its scenic beauty. Once this district was open only to the nobles. Located not so far from central Kyoto, this natural environment has been very well maintained up to the present day. That’s why you can interact with wild monkeys very closely. In the afternoon, you will visit the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple), one of the most famous Zen temples in Japan that you won’t forget for the rest of your life.

Inclusions: Guide Fare

Exclusions: Admission Fee 1,450 yen, Food & Drink, Public Transportation Fare about 1,200 yen

Take a 20 minute boat ride and explore Toba’s fisherman village! We will bring you to Toshi Island, which is regarded as the best place to explore Japanese fisherman daily life in Ise-Shima, and have lunch in local restaurant!

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Insurance fee

Exclusions: Boat fare (round trip) [Adult] 1,100 yen [Child] 560 yen (Japanese tour only) * English guided tour is included in the tour price.

Ninjas… A Japanese concept which is known all around the World. Everybody know about them and dream to have a ninja experience, especially during a trip in Japan. To visit Iga is the occasion to visit a famous Japanese ninja village.

Inclusions: Guide fee

Exclusions: Lunch, Rental of ninja clothes: 1000JPY/person, Ninja Museum of Igaryu entrance: 800JPY/person, Ninja experience: 300 JPY/person

Through the experience of Forest Therapy and Cycling, we enjoy great nature, history and culture of Misugi. Misugi is very beautiful, quiet and peaceful Inaka place. Misugi has unique history, culuture and lifestyle. Inaka means the country-side in Japanese. However, Misugi is now facing at extreme depopulation problem. The population decreased by half in this 2 decades. We want to empower our village by tourism. Because tourism can connect many people and industries. Then, we made an organization "Inaka Tourism". We provide 4 kinds of experiences (All 1-day tour). 1. "Purify your mind and body" tour - Zen Meditation, Forest Therapy and Lunch 2. "Pilgrimage walks" tour - Straw Marquetry, Historical Walks and Lunch 3. "Touch the Forester's Life" tour - Forestry, Kijishi Wood craft and Lunch 4. "We Love Nature" tour - Forest Therapy, Cycling and Lunch

Inclusions: Deer Meat restaurant You can try healthy and yummy deer meat which is Misugi's unique food culture.

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Move over Disney World, there's a new kid on the block. Okay, maybe not new but definitely underrated when it comes to family-friendly fun. We are talking about Nagoya of course. Follow one of our friendly hosts on an adventure through the city that is guaranteed to thrill young and old alike. Visit the Nagashima Spa Land and its massive amusement park, water park and spa. There are so many interactive museums, colorful shopping centers, shrines and palaces to see it is impossible to get bored. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalized experience, 5 hours with a host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs , Gratuities (optional)

"I want to wear a kimono and explore Japan!" "I want to wear a kimono that suits me!" This is a kimono rental plan just for you. Matsuzaka momen is a famous Matsuzaka, it is a stylish kimono popular in Tokyo and Edo period. It has a distinctive design with indigo dye and vertical stripes. It evokes a calm aspect. It takes just 3 minutes to wear this, very simple for everyone! Strolling in a kimono see the traditional architecture feels like a time slip into the past. Take a photo of traditional architecture & kimono. Finally, let's experience making Matsuzaka momen by making a small placement mat. See how cotton is made. There is no doubt it will be a great souvenir!

Inclusions: Private Tour, Tour Guide, Tour Guide Fee

Exclusions: Transportation and entrance fees, Money for food, souvenirs and extra activities, Hotel/airport pick-up service, The use of private van

In a time where cars and trains didn't exist, people travelled by foot. In Kameyama, Mie prefecture, there is a place called Shukuba where people stopped to rest, a town where many inns existed. Why don't you stroll the city and experience the past? In this tour we visit two towns with an ambiance from the past, Kameyama shuku and Sekishuku. Many buildings from the past are in Kameyama and you can enjoy the castle town of the past. In Sekishuku enjoy Japanese food culture and the city. Try the local tea, with explanation of tea by the shopkeepers. We will also visit a historical pastry shop with an odd history. It was managed by decades of ninjas. Why don't you experience life in the past?

Inclusions: Private Tour, Tour Guide, Tour Guide Fee

Exclusions: Transportation and entrance fees, Money for food, souvenirs and extra activities, Hotel/airport pick-up service, The use of private van

There are over 80,000 shrines in Japan; Ise Grand Shrine is special as it is considered to be the most prestigious. We will take you to Naiku, dedicated to the god of the Imperial family, and Geku, dedicated to the god of meals, as well as other shrines. For generations, people have respected the shrines in Ise and the surrounding areas. In the Edo era when trains and cars did not exist, millions of people visited Ise Jingu to pray. You will understand when you see the paintings. You can also try Ise's specialties such as Akafuku and Udon♪ You may find out an interesting side of the Imperial family when you visit their gorgeous accommodations. otomo guide will show you the profoundness of shrines.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Tour Guide, Tour Guide Fee

Exclusions: Transportation and entrance fees, Money for food, souvenirs and extra activities, Hotel/airport pick-up service, the use of private van

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Ise area! The city houses the Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine that is about 2000 years old. The shrine is the center of major religious and spiritual activities. The Ise trip is incomplete without paying respect to the supreme deity Amaterasu Omikami (the sun goddess) . You will also come across the traditional Japanese foods and history while visiting Okage Yokocho street. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-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, Entrance fee (for you and your guide), Private transportation, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), 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 Ise area! The city houses the Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine that is about 2000 years old. The shrine is the center of major religious and spiritual activities. The Ise trip is incomplete without paying respect to the supreme deity Amaterasu Omikami (the sun goddess) . You will also come across the traditional Japanese foods and history while visiting Okage Yokocho street. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-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, Entrance fee (for you and your guide), Private transportation, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), for yourself and your guide