TOKYO×saitama MountainWatch Travel & OnlyLuxe Travel

The trip will take you through the Tokyo area as well as Saitama Prefecture. For 4 days, we will be exploring these two regions, giving us a good contrast between the urban and rural sides of Japan. The underlying theme of the trip will be “Sustainability in Tokyo and Saitama”, which offers insights into a sustainable lifestyle by exploring both Japan's traditional way of life, which has continued since the Edo period, and its cutting-edge initiatives.

4DAY TRIP SCHEDULE

DAY1 saitama

TRIP PLAN

Chichibu Shrine is a historic shrine known as the main guardian of the Chichibu region. After leaving Chichibu Shrine, you can stroll along the lively Bamba Street and Dango Slope. This street is lined with traditional shops and eateries, allowing visitors to experience the local atmosphere of Chichibu.

IKEBUKURO station
IKEBUKURO station
80 minute train
(the Seibu Limited Express train Laview) Ride
SEIBU-CHICHIBU STATION
5 minute
walk
CHICHIBU
saitama
Chichibu-Meisen Museum
Experience Traditional Japanese Crafts Rooted in Saitama.
Visitors can enjoy the traditional dying in Chichibu called "Hogushi-Nassen" and the traditional weaving.
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15 minutes
walk
saitama
HIMIDORI
It opened on November 1, 2022 as a theater-style live kitchen & cafe on Chichibu Bamba Street, also known as the shrine town and the main approach to Chichibu Shrine, a 3-minute walk from Chichibu Shrine. A cafe space where you can relax during the day.
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5 minutes
walk
saitama
NIPPONIA CHICHIBU SHRINE TOWN
NIPPONIA CHICHIBU SHRINE TOWN is a distinctive hotel in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, featuring renovated historical buildings that showcase traditional Japanese architecture. Located near the ancient Chichibu Shrine, it offers guests a chance to experience the area's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. The hotel’s rooms preserve original elements from the Meiji to Showa periods, blending history with modern comfort.
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5 minutes
walk
saitama
Explore around Chichibu area
Chichibu Shrine
Chichibu Shrine is a historic shrine known as the main guardian of the Chichibu region. With a history spanning over 2,000 years, it is famous for the Chichibu Night Festival. The shrine features beautifully carved structures, making it a significant point of interest.
Bamba Street
After leaving Chichibu Shrine, you can stroll along the lively Bamba Street. This street is lined with traditional shops and eateries, allowing visitors to experience the local atmosphere of Chichibu.
Dango Slope
A short walk from Bamba Street leads you to Dango Slope. This steep slope is characterized by its incline, and there are various theories about its name. One suggests it comes from a former dango (sweet rice dumpling) shop at the bottom, while another claims that if you slip on a rainy day, you might end up rolling like a muddy dango.
Imamiya Shrine
Descending Dango Slope brings you to Imamiya Shrine. This shrine is cherished by locals and offers a peaceful atmosphere for worship.
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saitama
Highlander Inn Chichibu
You can taste Ichiro's Malt and other distilled liquors at this wonderful restaurant, where you can feel the at-home British pub style of the original British pub, while maintaining the nostalgic atmosphere unique to Chichibu.
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End of Day(NIPPONIA CHICHIBU SHRINE TOWN)
End of Day(NIPPONIA CHICHIBU SHRINE TOWN)

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DAY2 saitama

TRIP PLAN

Experience Canadian canoeing at Chichibu Sakura Lake and taste the great nature of Chichibu from the lake.

CHICHIBU
CHICHIBU
20 minute
hire car ride
urayama
SAITAMA
Canadian Canoeing at Chichibu
The Canadian Canoe Club Bencher invites everyone to experience a tranquil world with the slogan, "Study to be quiet."
Floating a Canadian canoe on Lake Chichibu Sakura (Urayama Dam) allows one to feel nature with all five senses. Lake Chichibu Sakura, home to the endangered mountain hawk-eagle, is surrounded by rock formations of chert dating back around 150 million years.
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30 minutes
hire car ride
nishichichibu
saitama
maruta
Soba Restaurant Maruta is located right in front of Chichibu-Meisen Museum and offers a wide variety of soba noodles, including red hot dipping soba and sesame sauce soba.
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saitama
Kotohira Shrine, etc.
Observe hiking trails as you move from one place to another, such as Chosen-in Temple – Hashidate-do Temple - Daien-ji Temple - (Iwaido trail) - Okunoin Iwaido - Enyu-ji Temple-Kagemori Station. Visitors can also tour Kotohira Shrine, Nagatoro Iwadatami, etc.
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150 minute
hire car ride
toranomon
TOKYO
The Okura Tokyo
The Okura Tokyo is a luxury hotel located in the heart of Tokyo, renowned for its blend of traditional Japanese elegance and modern comfort. The hotel boasts 508 rooms, lush gardens, and five upscale restaurants offering diverse cuisines. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a spa, fitness center, and an indoor pool.
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END OF DAY
END OF DAY

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DAY3 TOKYO

TRIP PLAN

The tour will start with an active hiking tour on Mt. Afterwards, we will taste Tokyo-produced spirits at an up-and-coming distillery in Hachioji, a city that has prospered from its raw silk and textile industries.

toranomon
toranomon
80 minute
hire car ride
Mt. Takao
TOKYO
Mt. Takao
Mount Takao, located just outside Tokyo, is a popular hiking destination known for its stunning natural beauty and accessibility. Rising to 599 meters, it offers several well-maintained trails suitable for all skill levels. The most popular route, Trail 1, is a moderate 3.8 km hike that takes about 90 minutes and features attractions like the Yakuoin Temple and scenic viewpoints. Other trails include the Katsura Woods Trail for a quieter experience and the challenging Inariyama Trail. Visitors can enjoy lush forests, seasonal flowers, and panoramic views, including Mount Fuji on clear days, making it an ideal day trip for nature lovers.
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15 minute
hire car ride
Ukai Toriyama
TOKYO
Ukai Toriyama
UKAI TORIYAMA is an exquisite traditional Japanese restaurant situated in the verdant surroundings near Mount Takao, Tokyo.
You can savor seasonal specialties and delicacies in private tatami rooms that overlook the serene natural environment. The menu showcases high-quality beef and chicken dishes, along with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. UKAI TORIYAMA is a favored destination for special occasions, including anniversaries and engagement celebrations.
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15 minute
hire car ride
HACHIOJ
tokyo
TOKYO HACHIOJI DISTILLERY
Experience Tokyo-made spirits at an innovative new distillery in Hachioji, once a thriving center for silk and textile industries.
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100 minute
hire car ride
meguro
TOKYO
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo is a unique luxury hotel located in the Meguro area of Tokyo, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern elegance. The property is renowned for its extensive collection of over 2,500 pieces of Japanese artwork and crafts, earning it the nickname "Museum Hotel."
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End of Day
End of Day

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DAY4 TOKYO

TRIP PLAN

Enjoy an inspection & art tour of Hotel Gajoen Tokyo. The property is renowned for its extensive collection of over 2,500 pieces of Japanese artwork and crafts, earning it the nickname "Museum Hotel." The itinerary includes learning about the sustainable traditional culture of kintsugi (metal-joining) and dinner with a traditional performance.

meguro
meguro
TOKYO
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and provides amenities such as free parking, a Japanese garden, and a library. The hotel features spacious rooms, including suites over 80m2 with saunas and jet baths. Located just 6 minutes on foot from JR Meguro Station, it offers easy access to Tokyo's attractions while providing a serene escape from the urban bustle.
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20 minute
Taxi ride
marunouchi
TOKYO
SusHi Tech Square
SusHi Tech Square is a free museum conveniently located near the Marunouchi and Ginza areas that features interactive exhibits on technology, sustainability, and modern culture in Tokyo. The museum not only introduces how Tokyo has transformed into the world’s largest metropolitan area, but also invites visitors to peer into the future and question our relationship with technology.
Stoping by the exhibition related to Tokyo's sustainability project.
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10 minute
walk
marunouchi
TOKYO
Mikuni Marunouchi
As soon as you step inside, you will enter a space filled with flowers and greenery created by a flower Artist. At mikuni MARUNOUCHI, Natural French featuring Edo-Tokyo vegetables, you can enjoy a menu of "local production for local consumption" using seasonal ingredients sent directly from farmers. One of the pleasures is the original Mino-yaki that the chef visits the kiln and creates to match Cuisine.
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45 minute
train ride
GAIENMAE
TOKYO
Taku Nakano Ceramic Arts★
Taku Nakano CeramicArts (TNCA) is a unique ceramic studio located in the trendy Omotesando area of Tokyo. Founded by ceramic artist Taku Nakano, TNCA is renowned for its innovative approach to traditional Japanese pottery. The studio offers pottery and kintsugi workshops for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
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45 minute
train ride
GAIENMAE
TOKYO
Suigian
Enjoy farewell dinner watching the performance of traditional culture show.
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GOAL
GOAL

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TOKYO×saitama MountainWatch Travel & OnlyLuxe Travel

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COLLAB AGENCY

travel agency OnlyLuxe Travel
An Australian travel agency that offers a high quality and careful style of travel. The company disseminates travel information that satisfies high-value-added travelers and The company provides travel information that satisfies high-value-added travelers and creates a word-of-mouth chain among its customers, many of whom are repeat customers.
travel agency MountainWatch Travel
A travel agency operated by MountainWatch, a popular Australian snow media company. In addition to selling ski/snowboard related travel products mainly from Japan, the company also sells general tourism content that can be enjoyed before and after snow travel.