….. 1. Depart Tokyo . 60 minutes

Take a scenic train ride out of the city to one of these greener, less-touched areas:

• Option A: Okutama (Tokyo’s remote western mountains)

• Option B: Hinohara Village (Tokyo’s only village)

• Option C: Mount Takao – use back trails to avoid the tourist crowd
  (Let’s go with Option A below for this version)

….. 2. Forest Walk in Okutama . ~90 minutes

Wander through cedar forests and riverside trails. Depending on your group’s energy level:

• Easy option: Stroll by Tama River and Okutama Lake

• Medium: Hike to Mugiyama Shrine or down old forest railway paths

• Hard: Waterfall trail to Hatonosu Gorge

Expect silence, birdsong, mossy stones, and crystal-clear mountain air.

….. 3. Lunch at a Local Minshuku or Forest Café . ~60 minutes

Enjoy seasonal vegetables, mountain yam soba, or freshwater fish grilled on a stick.

….. 4. Nippara Limestone Caves or River Soak . ~60 minutes

Cool off in the mystical Nippara Caves, an otherworldly space of underground beauty.
Alternative for summer: foot-soaking or full dip in natural river pools locals love.

….. 5. Return to Tokyo. 60 minutes

Relax on the train back with a full heart and nature clinging to your clothes.

The remaining time, if any, accounts for commuting between locations, transitions, regrouping, and settling into each segment, which naturally expand the overall duration.

✔ Dedicated, multilingual, professional local tour guide’s time and expertise (for 6 hours), along with their personal expenses.

✔ All Entrance Fees: All entrance fees for the listed attractions are fully included in the tour, ensuring a seamless and worry-free experience for our guests.

✔ Stovenirs: A unique souvenir for each guest on the tour (see section below).

✔ Customizable Itinerary: Flexibility to tailor the tour according to your preferences and interests.

✔ Personal Support: If customers who book contact us with any questions about their Japan trip, we will respond promptly.

✔ No tips are expected, so you can simply enjoy your experience without any extra considerations. If you feel appreciative toward your guide, offering to cover their meal during the tour is warmly appreciated, though you are absolutely not required to do so.

✖ Meal Costs: Participants are responsible for their own meals (e.g., lunch).

✖ Transportation Costs: Participants handle their own transportation costs (public or private).

Note: For those who booked the 'Luxury Wand' asset, everything mentioned above is fully covered, including private transportation.

More about the 'Luxury Wand' here.

Stovenirs = Souvenirs + Stories.

贈り物の背後には、心のこもった物語が広がっています。

(Okurimono no haigo ni wa, kokoro no komotta monogatari ga hirogatteimasu.)

Translation: "Behind every gift, there is an heartfelt story unfolding."

For direct bookings made through our website, every guest will receive a special "stovenir" during the tour—a thoughtfully chosen souvenir accompanied by a captivating story about Japan, shared by your guide.

These stovenirs are designed to enrich your experience, making your tour not just memorable but deeply meaningful.

1. Confirmation Email: You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of booking.

2. Resources: We will email you "Preparing for Your Japan Trip" and "Japan Secrets" digital guides to help you make the most of your experience.

3. Personalized Contact: Your guides will reach out to you three times (via email or Whatsapp):

a… 2-4 weeks before your tour.

b… again the day before your tour with them.

c… and finally at the meeting point on the day of the tour.

4. Support: We will follow up with you to ensure everything is going smoothly and offer support if any issues arise.