Top 20 Experiences in saitama prefecture
Carve your own Jade Carvings, Jade Carving Workshop
Want to get out of Tokyo`s fast lane and try something Totally Different? Experience being in a Jade Carving Studio for a Day. Be Creative and Design your own Special Jade Treasure. Gordon Wells a jade carver and jade sculptor with over 42 years experience will put your Special Design into jade while you watch. Or if you want to try carving by youself, Gordon will guide you through the process. Then the carving is hand finishing work transforming your design into your own work of art which will last forever... Workshop takes at least 6 to 9 hours to complete depending on complexity of design.
Private Tour - The BONSAI tour
Visit the holy ground of bonsai trees; Omiya Bonsai Village Time and effort is put into creating bonsai trees: an old Japanese art form of creating little trees in a container that mimic the shape and scale of large trees. When you look up through the small branches of the bonsai tree, you feel as if you have wandered into the forest. In the past, only people who owned a large number of bonsai trees could live in Omiya Bonsai Village. There is a bonsai museum, bonsai gardens and also a number of people who cherish the art of bonsai who still live in this area. On this tour your otomo tour guide will take you around the area on our recommended route and will translate conversations for you, so if you want to talk to the locals, fire away!
Ceramic Plate Creating Workshop in Saitama
First of all, please check Instagram: #wasabijppottery #wasabijp we are "wasabi experience project" This project provides Japan's carefully selected superb experiences. Try your hand at ceramic art in this 2-hour workshop at a craft studio in Kawaguchi City, Saitama, where many artists and craftspeople flock to work on their creations. Create your original ceramic plate by shaping a clay slab on which you can freely engrave patterns and press various molds to express your imagination. After the crafting session, enjoy some snacks with tea served in teacups masterfully crafted by our talented instructors. This is a perfect introduction to the world of ceramic art for beginners as all of our instructors are award-winning female potters who will guide you through every step of the process.
The Best Of Saitama Walking Tour
You will see the city's best attractions with your guide. Have you heard about the San-no-torii (Third Shrine Gate)? There are numerous spots perfect for seeing nature, and you shouldn’t miss the chance to view the beauty of Omiya Park. You will have a chance to explore the place while hearing about its fascinating facts. How is Saitama so well-known for its "Bonsai"? There must be a good reason for it to draw tourists from all over the world. Did you know that the Hikawa Shrine is 1,500 years old and houses five different deities? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Saitama. The wonderful things about life in this city that your guide will highlight for you. This is the best option for first-time visitors who want to see as much as possible during their stay in the city.
10:30 local gathering and rafting tour half day (3 hours)
Nagatoro, Chichibu, Saitama, near the city center, is one of Japan's leading rafting mecca! You can enjoy rafting lively in the Nagatoro river filled with nature surrounded by mountains! 3 minutes walk from the nearest station, 2 minutes walk to the river with good access It is easy to participate. Free parking available when you come by car! Wetsuit rental for free according to the temperature and water temperature of the day You can enjoy a comfortable tour all season. After arrival, if you receive reception, change clothes, safety explanation Finally start! It is about 7 km downhill! Each boat comes with a trained professional guide Even the first person can participate with confidence. The 7 km journey with gradual speed is a place where the flow is gentle Get off the boat, jump and watch the natural monument rock pavement While floating, playing variously depending on the amount of water on the day Going down the river. In the torrent, according to the shout of the guide, Everyone will row hard to clear the current! By the time you score a goal, you will have a strange sense of unity in the boat High five with nature! During the tour, the guide will take a picture of the tour with a waterproof camera. Photo data from the homepage of Outdoor Center Nagatoro Free download OK! After the tour, drink a service drink If you can use the sightseeing consultation as a guide We will also tell you the recommended food shops and hot spring facilities of the guide!
[Koedo Kawagoe / Blown glass experience] Glass art that can be selected such as cups and containers [Time required about 30 minutes]-Recommended for families and couples!
A glass art that creates a special work with your favorite color ♪ Choose a shape from glass, vase, container, one side etc., and choose your favorite color from a variety of 15 color variations such as pink, yellow, purple etc. You can choose any color, mix and produce. 特 徴 Features of this plan! ○ 6 types to choose from 3 3 kinds of cups, vase, container, one side You can choose according to your style ○ Three patterns to choose from! Dot pattern The polka dot looks so cute. Marble The way of mixing complex colors is beautiful. Bubble Fine air bubbles spiral! ○ 15 kinds of colors ま で From beautiful colors to cool colors, such as pink, cobalt blue, and purple! Because you can mix and match any colors, it's okay to greedy! [Included in price] Experience fee, material cost, consumption tax [Minimum number of participants] 1 person [Number of people who can apply] 1 to 40 people 【meeting time】 11: 00 ~ [Departure period] Whole year [About handing over the work] The completed work will be handed over after one week. ※ If you are in a hurry, please consult You can choose to come directly to the studio or ship. * Shipping costs extra shipping.
Private Tour - All the must-visits in Kawagoe! Experience the Edo streets.
Kawagoe, about 1hour from Tokyo by train, is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations, famous for its Edo-style warehouses. The development of Kawagoe dates back to the Edo period, 400 years ago. Kawagoe prospered as a distribution base for transporting goods, and it was also a bustling castle town. There are many places of high historical value in Kawagoe, including temples, shrines, and the Kawagoe Castle. Since the town has many historical aspects, Kawagoe is sometimes called "Ko-Edo" (small Edo town). Visiting Kawagoe is like stepping back in time to hundreds of years ago in Japan. Your tour guide will introduce you to the history and specialties of Kawagoe!
The Best Of Yono Walking Tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Taking pictures, coral reefs, fresh seafood, and immersing yourself in the beauty of nature are unforgettable experiences when you visit the beauty of Yono. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. The city appeal stretches far beyond picturesque sights, bayside attractions, hilly neighborhoods, and mix of architectural styles. Have you heard about the "Yono Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore"? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Yono. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
Half-day Kawagoe Walking Tour
The best tour for the people who cannot be satisfied with only Tokyo! Kawagoe is an old town which flourished as a castle town in the Edo Still to this day you can see elaborately designed buildings, ringing bells, elegant side streets and back streets and rickshaws passing. The design of the stores and houses on the street mix the features of three different eras - Edo, Meiji, and Taisho. Kawagoe has a Japanese culture and history which we cannot see in the other cities. In addition, the access from the center of Tokyo is good (30 minutes). It was selected to host the golf competitions in the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020.
Experience Seasonal Green Tea Picking in Sayama and Nostalgic Walk in Kawagoe!
This tour is a traditional tea picking experience of green tea in Sayama in Saitama Prefecture located northwest of Tokyo, It is a one day tour for a limited time from May to November where you can enjoy the walking along the old town in Kawagoe where traditional townscapes remain. The Sayama Hills are located in the western part of Saitama Prefecture. It is the origin of "Sayama Tea". Sayama tea is regarded as one of Japan's three major teas alongside Shizuoka tea and Uji tea, and because of its northern location, the leaves produce a deep taste after fighting through the cold winters. Kawagoe flourished as a castle town from the 17th century, and was often compared to Edo (present day Tokyo). Because of this, it came to be called "small Edo". The first area where the buildings were erected is known as the "townscape of the storehouses", a site that was seen less and less in Edo Tokyo.
Bonsai Museum & Bonsai Experience
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.
Local half past 12 meeting, rafting tour half day (3 hours)
Nagatoro, Chichibu, Saitama, near the city center, is one of Japan's leading rafting mecca! You can enjoy rafting lively in the Nagatoro river filled with nature surrounded by mountains! 3 minutes walk from the nearest station, 2 minutes walk to the river with good access It is easy to participate. Free parking available when you come by car! Wetsuit rental for free according to the temperature and water temperature of the day You can enjoy a comfortable tour all season. After arrival, if you receive reception, change clothes, safety explanation Finally start! It is about 7 km downhill! Each boat comes with a trained professional guide Even the first person can participate with confidence. The 7 km journey with gradual speed is a place where the flow is gentle Get off the boat, jump and watch the natural monument rock pavement While floating, playing variously depending on the amount of water on the day Going down the river. In the torrent, according to the shout of the guide, Everyone will row hard to clear the current! By the time you score a goal, you will have a strange sense of unity in the boat High five with nature! During the tour, the guide will take a picture of the tour with a waterproof camera. Photo data from the homepage of Outdoor Center Nagatoro Free download OK! After the tour, drink a service drink If you can use the sightseeing consultation as a guide We will also tell you the recommended food shops and hot spring facilities of the guide!
Katana Samurai Sword Making Experience - Tokyo
Breathtaking craftsmanship The Japanese katana is often idealized as the deadly weapon of samurai. What might be not as well known is that the katana is not only a weapon but that it symbolizes “protection” both against physical and immaterial foes. At Fusahiro’s studio, a special type of katana, the “mamori gatana” is produced, which is a talisman sword used in particular for spiritual protection. In fact, these swords were traditionally enshrined in Japanese homes to ward off evil and were part of various ceremonies and rituals for protective measures. These days, there are approximately only 150 swordsmiths in Japan due to the difficulty in getting a national certification and the aging population. Witness the creation of this powerfully symbolic sword with Fusahiro, one of the last remaining Japanese swordsmith.
Romantic Tour In Saitama
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Have you heard about the Kinchakuda Higanbana Fields? There are numerous spots perfect for seeing autumn leaves, and you shouldn’t miss the chance to view the fiery red Higanbana which are also called red spider lily in English. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Why is Saitama famous for its "Bonsai"? Why does it attract visitors around the world every year? Did you know Hikawa Shrine has a history of 1,500 years and five deities are enshrined? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Saitama. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
Senbei hand-baked experience and souvenirs in the Soka Senbei garden
Soka Senbei Garden is a theme park for rice crackers with an experience corner where you can experience handmade rice crackers. You can enjoy the freshly baked rice crackers (SENBEI), eat them freshly, take them home as souvenirs, and more! We are preparing snacks and souvenirs.
Custom Made Jade Carvings
Want to purchase your very own Designed Wearable Jade Carving. Design and then watch as your Design is drawn onto the stone color you selected, then see your Special Design take shape as Gordon carves your design into Reality, and is then Hand Polished to Perfection. You go home with a Special Treasure that you personally saw created from the Jade Stone which will last a Lifetime Allow at least 6 to 9 hours for this Activity.
Omiya 1-Day Moss Ball workshop & BONSAI TOUR
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
Get to know the unique Japanese culture "TATAMi"! Factory tour and experience handmade tatami
You can see the tatami production site with the guidance of tatami artisans. We can manufacture interior mini tatami mats (size 20 x 20 cm, thickness 20 ~ 30 mm). After the experience, there is also a tea break service on the edge of the tatami mat. If you wish, there are souvenirs
Bonsai Mecca and Hikawa Jinja Shrine Tour
Meet at Toro Station in Saitama City, about half an hour train ride from central Tokyo, and walk for about 15 min to get to Bonsai-cho area with cobbled streets lined with beautifully trimmed hedges and shrubs. Once you get to two of the 5 prominent bonsai nurseries in the town, the instructor will give you a brief introduction to the history of Bonsai-cho and bonsai in general. Stroll around the Bonsai-cho. next, visit an outdoor bonsai garden, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, where you'll be given tips on how best to enjoy bonsai viewing, as well as how to pick good bonsai specimens, while browsing masterpieces created by talented bonsai artists. Have a lunch at Japanese restaurant. Stroll around the Omiya park. Visit Hikawa-jinja Shrine Stroll around the Omiya-area. Take a break at a cafe. Leave on the way back at the Omiya station. *Please come with weather appropriate clothing and shoes suitable for walking. *Please prepare cash. (some store only accept cash)
14:00 local rafting tour half day (3 hours)
Nagatoro, Chichibu, Saitama, near the city center, is one of Japan's leading rafting mecca! You can enjoy rafting lively in the Nagatoro river filled with nature surrounded by mountains! 3 minutes walk from the nearest station, 2 minutes walk to the river with good access It is easy to participate. Free parking available when you come by car! Wetsuit rental for free according to the temperature and water temperature of the day You can enjoy a comfortable tour all season. After arrival, if you receive reception, change clothes, safety explanation Finally start! It is about 7 km downhill! Each boat comes with a trained professional guide Even the first person can participate with confidence. The 7 km journey with gradual speed is a place where the flow is gentle Get off the boat, jump and watch the natural monument rock pavement While floating, playing variously depending on the amount of water on the day Going down the river. In the torrent, according to the shout of the guide, Everyone will row hard to clear the current! By the time you score a goal, you will have a strange sense of unity in the boat High five with nature! During the tour, the guide will take a picture of the tour with a waterproof camera. Photo data from the homepage of Outdoor Center Nagatoro Free download OK! After the tour, drink a service drink If you can use the sightseeing consultation as a guide We will also tell you the recommended food shops and hot spring facilities of the guide!