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Chiba countriside and Nokogiri-yama bus tour from Tokyo

Chiba countriside and Nokogiri-yama bus tour from Tokyo

By H.I.S. Tokyo Tourist Information Center Shinjuku
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Join this first-of-its-kind tour to discover an incredible hidden treasure not far from Tokyo. You will discover an ancient Buddhist temple carved out of rock, and see glimpses of Japanese rural life. We will take a cable car up to Mt. Nokogiri, from where you can enjoy a stunning view over Tokyo Bay. On a clear day you can even see Mount Fuji in the distance. Here you will explore the ancient Buddhist complex of Nihon-ji and its thousands of stone sculptures. After descending from the summit, a delicious seafood lunch awaits, followed by a scenic drive through an authentic Japanese countryside of terraced rice paddies surrounded by bamboo forests (from spring to autumn). In winter, instead of the terraced rice paddies, we visit Okamoto Pier, a romantic spot to watch the sunset over Tokyo Bay. Finally, on our return to the city, we cross Tokyo Bay on the Tokyo Aqua Line, an incredible feat of engineering.

Ages 0-99, max of 40 per group
Duration: 9–10 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • you will be served (if you have booked the package with included meal) a delicious fresh seafood set, included high quality tasty sashimi (raw fish)!
  • Mt. Nokogiri Ropeway fee (one way)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Nihon-ji Temple entrance ticket
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Entry/Admission - Kyonan-machi
  • Entry/Admission - Hyaku-Shaku Kannon
  • Entry/Admission - Kyonan-machi
  • Entry/Admission - Nihon-ji Daibutsu
What's not included
  • Transportation from your hotel to the meeting place


Start:
  • Marunouchi Building, 2-chōme-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-6390, Japan
    Marunouchi Building, opposite Tokyo Station (Marunouchi Side). 3 minutes from JR Tokyo Station (use Marunouchi South Exit), or 3 minute from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nijūbashi-mae Station 5b exit
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 43454P248

    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • The tour may be canceled if the minimum number of participants (20) is not reached.
    • Please note that due to force majeure, such as traffic congestion, the tour itinerary may be changed or the time spent at each site may be shortened.
    • Lunch is based around seafood (including sashimi - raw fish). If you need or want to avoid this, request a plan without lunch and help yourself at nearby restaurants.
    • Especially in hot weather, you are going to sweat a lot, so be sure to drink plenty of fluids on the way and bring a small towel and possibly an extra T-shirt with you.
    • Failure to show up by the departure time of the tour will be considered a no-show and will result in no refund. Delays in transportation to the meeting point are not considered grounds for requesting an exception.
    • The total duration includes travel time (generally 1,5 hours from Tokyo downtown), and 1,5 hours between the different points of interest..
    • The tour visits the Oyama rice terraces, but from late autumn to late spring, when they are dry, we will visit Okamoto pier, a romantic place from which you can behold sunsets on Tokyo Bay
    • Mt. Nokogiri is recommended for those with a minimum level of fitness, as there are sections of uneven terrain with tree roots and rocks, and several hundred steps.
    • For the same reason, we ask you to wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking, with good grip.
    • Those who have difficulty walking alone may not be allowed to participate.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 43454P248

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    • 2-chōme-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-6390, Japan
      Marunouchi Building, opposite Tokyo Station (Marunouchi Side). 3 minutes from JR Tokyo Station (use Marunouchi South Exit), or 3 minute from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nijūbashi-mae Station 5b exit
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    • Gregory Y
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great guide. Great value for money!
      Yoshi-san was an exceptional guide who really made an effort to make this daytrip interesting and well run. She possessed good communication skills and was a delight to engage in conversation! I highly recommend!
      Written 1 December 2024
    • Voyager43229658684
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      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mobal SIM - hit or miss, only partial refund
      I have used Mobal SIM cards on two trips to Japan now. The card works fine in my phone. However, in an older phone of visiting family it did not. The refund policy seemed to imply a full refund if you cancel within eight days but only the SIM card is refunded, the larger (almost 4000 yen) line charge is lost. We wasted quite some money for nothing. For the phone that works the SIM card does well.
      Written 8 November 2024
    • RAS1253
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good summary of Nikko in one day
      The tour covered the key world heritage sites in Nikko. Coach was comfortable with good leg room. Tour guide was well briefed. Coach driver was excellent. The only issue we faced was being emailed incorrect information regarding the coach colour and registration number for pick up at Shinjuku. Also we were lucky to find our tour guide at the pickup place as she was not waving her flag as also advised.
      Written 5 November 2024
    • K3819DRlisaw
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An amazing way to visit Mount Fuji
      The tour was absolutely amazing. The tour guides were really friendly and helpful, the stations were amazing and the food was great too. I can absolutely recommend it.
      Written 7 September 2024
    • lauriki89
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Favorite part of our trip to Tokyo!
      We had a great trip with our guide Harry. Nikko was very beautiful and well worth the drive. Don’t hesitate to book this tour!
      Written 30 July 2024
    • JanaCapri
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nikko Toshogu shrine in Unesco and Nikko national park mountain beauties
      Nikko world heritage is not very known by tourists and also therefore we were just small minibus with 7 people. Unfortunately on our way to Nikko there was a traffic jam which shortened a bit time on each location. The tour was well organized and our English speaking guide (lady) was very knowledgeable. Unfortunately as she did not have a microphone - when traffic around was loud, we could not hear her properly. Our 1st and most important stop was Nikko Toshogu Shrine which is complex of several temples, pagoda etc. which are registered in Unesco. You could spend hours here. Beautifully carved wooden temples. As there are many stairs - this place is adventurous for people with walking difficulties. Then we stopped at Kegon Falls - which is 100 meter high waterfall (I recommend also to take also a lift down to the bottom of the fall). Then we stopped at lake Chuzengi which mountain lake and to it we took 24 curves road. As we had only half hour at the lake - we just had short walk - as it was not able to take a boat. Several people including me had lunch option which was vegetarian lunch - it was ok, but nothing special. Overall it was nice trip and Nikko Toshogu shrine is really worth to visit.
      Written 15 June 2024
    • karenmM6294YT
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Monkey memory's
      Worth going again , wonderful experience, would get shoe clamps at the shop before the climb as the path was very slippery ,wrar shoes that don't slip on ice path.
      Written 16 March 2024
    • 969burtg
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Delicious lunch. Cute monkeys.
      Despite the long drive, it was worth it to see the really cute monkeys. They are definitely not shy, though only one was taking advantage of the hot springs. The sukiyaki lunch was one of the best of our stay in Japan. I would recommend renting the spikes if the path is icy. I got away with trail shoes, but other people were slipping and sliding.
      Written 12 March 2024
    • D3580DQliams
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Monkey 🐒
      Guide was awesome, lunch was amazing and monkeys were cute. Long day but well worth it. Even got a surprise trip to the snow dome park in Kamakura village!
      Written 22 February 2024
    • 266cherf
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      So very worth the drive for a really fun experience
      An amazing day trip from Tokyo! Yes, the drive is long and so worth it to walk in the snow and see these wonderful animals. Truly the highlight to this visit. Our guide, Masa, was wonderful and let us relax on the drive with a well timed stop at the halfway mark of the drive in each direction. The drivers were so friendly, too. The Sukiyaki lunch was fresh and delicious. Everything was setup and ready for us upon arrival which helped us keep to the schedule. The snow monkey park was enchanting with fresh snowfall. Definitely check the weather and come prepared for cold and slippery footing. Crampons are available at the shop for those who show up in sneakers. The monkeys are fun to watch as they scramble around the hillsides and play in the hot water. They really don't care about the humans walking around. Since I visited in late January, we also got to visit Kamakura snow huts. Hard to believe you'd want to enjoy dinner in a snow hut, but they are cool, especially as night fell and the lights were brought in.
      Written 28 January 2024
    • susansK7935DQ
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Snow Monkey Tour was awesome!
      One of the highlights of our Japan trip! Travel to the Snow monkey park takes around 4hrs and then it’s a 30min walk before you actually see any monkeys. The walk can be icy so ensure you wear appropriate shoes. The sukiyaki lunch was delicious and filling. Our tour guide Keiji was engaging and played a Japanese trivia quiz with us while on the bus to pass some time. Once at the park, you are free to roam, observe and take pics while the monkeys are not at all intrigued by the humans. A very well organised tour - highly recommended!
      Written 19 January 2024
    • jeremiahs803
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A “must do” while visiting Tokyo
      What a great deal! My wife and I had a wonderful time! Worth every penny! We enjoyed wonderful freshly picked varieties of grapes, had a delicious lunch, saw lots of great views of Mt. Fuji, and the tour guide was very nice.
      Written 12 November 2023
    • janetteo1511
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Value for money
      The tour was good as we got a good glimpse of Mt Fuji. The tour included a fruit farm which was a highlight for us as it is peach season so we had a great time fruit plucking. There was also a cable car ride to a hill where we can see Mt Fuji too. Also included was a traditional Japanese lunch which was sumptuous. We also en route to a small flower farm where lavender was flourishing. Finally, the last stop was the fifth station of Mt Fuji.
      Written 7 August 2023
    • C2606LEwendym
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Monkey nature hike
      Loved it! The hike up the mountain trail was beautiful but a little muddy. So nice to see the monkeys up close and enjoying their natural habitat.
      Written 12 March 2023
    • rowiecantuba
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A MUST IF YOU LIKE A PERFECT SPOT TO SEE MT. FUJI
      Amazing! This tour is friendly to your pocket. You get to enjoy unlimited seasonal fruits, on out trip its the strawberries. The panoromic view of Mt. Fuji is perfect. For someone like me, this is a perfect spot. If you'd like to experience the swing though, you got to reserve ticket as early as possible as it took us quite a time because of long queu. Over all this tour is highly recommended.
      Written 7 March 2023
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