This is a private tour. . Experience the local foods with the sights of the countryside combined. So near to Tokyo but it is another world. The green moss has hidden the countryside from the city. The fauna are waiting to greet you. The wild deer, boar, monkey and sometimes bear. The views are stunning. The people are very friendly. Come with me to the mountains. We will tour through rural Japan. A place with deep history going back thousands of years. All seasons show their magic in their full colors here. Escape from the tourist traps and go to where many Japanese go to get away from it all. A place frozen in time. A place magical in its beauty. A place where you can relax away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the tranquility of the Japanese countryside.
The uniqueness of the tour, the importance to the tour is to experience driving through the countryside with the occasional stop a place with a scenic view , a waterfall, lake , shrine or temple.
Posted By : Amber_H
This tour is wonderful! It was raining the whole day, but I actually think it made the forrest and sites even more beautiful. So, don't let rain deter you! Jeremy is very knowledgeable and thoughtful in his design of the experience. His love to explore and appreciation for the countryside shows through as he describes the area on the tour. He has tons of interesting stories from his life, as well. I highly recommend this tour! It is really nice to get out of the city and see the surrounding, the landscape is really beautiful.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 00:09:39 
Posted By : n_h
If I could give 10 stars, I would. Absolute highlight of our vacation! Jeremy is such a fun person to chat to with so many stories! He managed to keep 15 yo teen engaged and fascinated during the entire tour and that’s quite an accomplishment.
We learned a lot, took hundreds of pictures and had the most delicious lunch (soba/udon and tempura). The scenery is breathtaking, I would have never thought such beauty exists just outside of Tokyo. Also, Jeremy’s love for the countryside and for where he lives really shines through. It is so heartwarming to have someone being so proud of where he lives and take pride in sharing his “slice of heaven” with other people. Kind of bummed we didn’t get to try the green temple noodles, I was intrigued by the concept!
Forgot to mention, I easily get car sick and absolutely did not get sick on this tour. The stops were timed perfectly with not too much time in the car at once.
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 15:37:17
Posted By : JazminH
I really enjoyed this tour. Jeremy has a lot of knowledge about the sites we visit. Japan’s country side has beautiful views and shrines. I learn about each shrine history. I glad I took this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-20 05:40:57
Posted By : Katherine_S
This is arguably one of the best tours I've ever booked in my life! Jeremy was a fantastic host and so easy to talk with; he's so incredibly knowledgeable about the area and about life in general, talking with him was a joy! He arrived at my hotel early in his Honda Stepwgn Spada (very comfortable car!) and picked me up and we hit the road. I believe he said the maximum is 6 for this particular tour, but I was the only one for the day, so it was a very personal tour! We were out and about for around 7 hours today, saw a few shrines and temples, had lunch at an adorable cafe, and he even egged me on up the very steep stairs at the last place we visited! This excursion was so hidden amongst many duplicates on Viator for the usual Mount Fuji options for Japan, so I feel so happy to have found this one and picked it out! My life is better for having crossed paths here, I can't recommend this one enough!
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 03:27:40
Posted By : Darren_P
Truly breathtaking scenery. This tour was our favorite part of our trip. Our guide, Jeremy, has a deep knowledge of the history of Japan as well as the local history where the tour takes place. We felt quite lucky to be able to see all these amazing places, from ancient temples to modern monuments. Be aware that the tour requires driving on mountain roads and walking up and down a decent amount of stairs, which for us was no issue, but could be an obstacle for some. However, your efforts will be well rewarded. A perfect day to decompress from the crowds in Tokyo if your trip is mostly in the city and a perfect addition to a trip that focuses more on the rural areas of Japan.
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 19:36:40
Posted By : Jackie_V
It was my partner and I on this tour and this was a HUGE highlight of our two week trip in Japan. Jeremy was an absolute joy of a guide and we loved talking with him. It was a pleasure spending the day with him. It was really nice to get out into the countryside and mountains for the day and see such unique spots that are really only known to locals. We stopped at the Dragon Taming Temple, saw the Torii Kannon statues (my personal favorite), saw Iruma Lake, and Koma Temple, then drove past lake Kamakita. Jeremy gave us the history and stories of every place we went to. We loved having a newfound knowledge about shrines and temples since it gave every one we went to afterwards with a new perspective and appreciation. Would 100% recommend a tour with Jeremy to anyone!
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Posted On : 2024-05-22 13:47:04
Posted By : Mary_B
This was an outstanding tour. Our guide Jeremy was so knowledgeable, and he took us to some extremely interesting places. We saw a Shinto shrine and a temple dedicated to the Koma prince. We stopped for a delicious traditional Japanese lunch at a small local cafe. Everything about the day was wonderful. Jeremy dropped us off at our hotel, and s few minutes later, we realized that we had left a jacket behind in his car. We called Jeremy, and he returned back to our drop-off spot. This was exceptional service. We left the tour, feeling as if we had known Jeremy forever and that we were fortunate to have seen the beautiful Tokyo countryside.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 07:55:29
Posted By : Kelly_S
Jeremy was a fantastic guide. I enjoyed seeing the countryside, it was relaxing and gave me a flavor or the culture outside of Tokyo. I loved the Dragon Taming Temple, it was beautiful and the history Jeremy provided was exceptional. We enjoyed a great lunch in a beautiful farmhouse, complete with dining Japanese style. The Koma temple and the history lesson again were exceptional. The statues were beautiful for the countryside they sit in. If you love to learn about culture and history, this is the tour and the guide for you.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 23:52:03
Posted By : 942marleenr
A perfect day started in our hotel, leading us into the mountains. We were impressed by the temples and shrines, the scenery, lakes, flowers and the beautiful surroundings. Jeremy told us about ancient times, gods and spirits, religion, history and legends. Such a wonderous day. Lunch was very appreciated at a family-run restaurant, we saw the shrines of the Korean princes, climbed many stairs and enjoyed every minute of this day. A highlight in our Japanese journey.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 12:31:54 
Posted By : Marleen_R
Jeremy Owen took us to the Saitama prefeture, a region full of nature, tradition and history. We had a marvellous day, exploring the beauty of this pre-alpine territory. He was very narrative, informative , we never had a dull moment😁. Knows all about this theme, tells wonderous stories, connecting past and present. Had a great lunch in a family-owned traditional restaurant (that serves delicious pizza!). Although I was stil dealing with a foot-injury, I could do the whole tour. Jeremy even proposed to change the itinary. Afterwards, he sent us a detailed description of this trip, which was much appreciated. This day was a highlight in our Japan-experience. Will not be forgotten. Thank you, Jeremy Owen.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 02:39:42
