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Tour Code: JSG003-2
JSG005-4(Fall)
[Tama River Course]
2-Day Mt. Mitake Hiking &
Sake Brewery Visit
Best season: April ~ November
(Except Sundays and Thursdays on Day1)
Enjoy hiking Mt. Mitake and a sake brewery tour in the countryside of Tokyo for 2 days. Staying at a temple lodging would be a one-in-a-lifetime experience.
Day 1 ~Mt. Mitake Hiking~
1. JR Mitake Station
Meet your English-speaking guide at the Exit.
*You can choose the pickup or private transportation service from your hotel as an option. Please ask us for the additional fee if your group needs the service.
2. Take a Cable Car to Climb Up to Mt. Mitake
Take a ride on the steepest cable car in the Kanto region which gains 407m of elevation over a distance of 1,107m.
3. Musashi Mitake Shrine
About 30 minutes walk from the station, the Musashi Mitake Shrine is located on the peak of Mount Mitake and said to be founded over 2,000 years ago.
On the way to the shrine, you will find many historic shukubo lodgings, some souvenir shops and restaurants.
4. Trekking at Rock Garden
About two hours moderate hiking to the Rock Garden which is the small beautiful valley where pristine water flows over mossy rocks. Also there are sacred waterfalls, natural landmarks and you may see "kamoshika" Japanese serow if you are lucky.
5. Stay at "Shukubo" Pilgrim's Lodging
Mt. Mitake has long been worshiped as a sacred mountain and Shukubo lodgings are accommodations originally for pilgrims. There are still more than 20 Shukubo remained.
Experience real Japanese culture in a homely atmosphere, having traditional Japanese cuisine and sleeping on tatami mats.
Day 2 ~Sake Brewery Visit~
1. Gyokudo Art Museum
Mr Gyokudo KAWAI is a great master of Japanese painting, contributed to the advancement of Japanese art and culture through the mid 18s to the early 19th century.
The museum is located in his favorite place - along the Mitake valley to preserve his works, and personal belongings, and to impart his true value to posterity for many years to come.
*Ranked the Best 5 Japanese gardens in Japan on the Sukiya Living Magazine. (The journal of Japanese Gardening)
2. Stroll along the Mitake Valley
The valley has been selected as one of the 100 best waters in Japan by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment. It is considered one of the most beautiful clear water beauties in the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. The 4 km promenade on both banks of the Tama River delights the eye of the beholder with its seasonal abundance of nature, including cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in early summer, and autumn leaves in autumn. The promenade near the river also allows visitors to experience the river's powerful flow. Various tourist facilities such as the Gyokudo Art Museum, Ozawa Sake Brewery, Kanzashi Museum, and Kansanji Temple are connected to the promenade.
3. Lunch at "Sawanoi Mamagotoya"
Located along the Tama river. They serve a Japanese traditional multi-course meal using freshly made tofu and Yuba(tofu skin) made from fresh water and selected domestic soybeans. The water is the same water used to brew Sawanoi sake.
*We will visit other restaurants when this restaurant is not available.
4. Ozawa Sake Brewery / Sawanoi Garden
Founded in 1702, Ozawa Sake Brewery is the oldest sake maker around this area, standing amongst the scenic beauty of the Tama River, Tokyo. Tour the brewery where over 300 years of sake-making traditions are passed down through generations.
5. JR Sawai Station
Price per Person
JPY ¥ 147,500 for single
JPY ¥ 92,300 for a group of 2
JPY ¥ 72,000 for a group of 3
JPY ¥ 63,300 for a group of 4
JPY ¥ 58,100 for a group of 5
JPY ¥ 54,600 for a group of 6
Inclusions
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation during the tour (Local bus)
- 2 Lunch (Day 1 & 2)
- 1 Dinner (Day 1)
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Admission fees
- Travel Insurance
- Sake tasting
Departure Point & Time
- JR Mitake Station Exit at 9:00am
⇒Check the meeting point on a map
*You can also choose the pickup or private transportation service from your hotel as an option.
Please ask us for the additional fee if your group needs the service.
Return Point & Time
- JR Sawai Station at 4:00pm(approx.)
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel at least 14 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 8 and 13 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure,
there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Participation is subject to confirmation of the following
- You must not have been diagnosed with symptoms similar to those of the novel Coronavirus within two weeks of the date of participation
- No close contact with a person infected with the novel Coronavirus within two weeks of the date of participation
- Do not have a body temperature of 37.5°C or higher, or cold symptoms, and do not feel ill on the day of participation
[Our countermeasures against COVID-19]
If you have traveled to or had close contact with an infected person in the past two weeks, or have symptoms similar to those of infection, please refrain from participating in the experience and cooperate in taking your temperature, disinfecting, and filling out your personal information on the day of the experience.
- Practice good health and hygiene measures such as wearing a mask in crowded areas and washing/sanitizing your hands, even if you are vaccinated.
- Maintain physical distancing.
Important Information
- If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know when you book.
- Please note that the tour itinerary and order may change.
- Due to weather conditions, natural disasters or any other special conditions, we could cancel tours.
When we cancel the tour, we will refund all the tour cost you paid.
Tour Code : JSG003-2
JSG005-4(Fall)
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