Zen experience, Gotemba local hidden gems and culture tour

Location: Japan

Activity: Craft Beer Tours, Gourmet Food, Walking Tours

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 6 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

Enjoy a full day of food, zen experiences, and local culture in this beautiful and historic area near iconic Mt. Fuji
6-hour tour of the Gotemba Area
Try the local foods and craft beverages
Connect with the stories of historic town at the base of Mt. Fuji
Personalized Zen experience with an expert in an unforgettable location
Traditional craft experience at a multigenerational master, indigo artist’s studio
Tea and cafe local experience with stories and flavors that will inspire you
Private tour option (select 1 "Private tour fee" during the booking)

All about the trip

Gotemba is a hidden gem and yet it is an easy day trip or wonderful overnight excursion from Tokyo!

On our full-day (6-hour) tour, you will discover the best local and hidden experiences. Try local specialties in two different locations around the Gotemba area. Explore and connect with the spirit of one of Japan’s friendliest cities.

Enjoy a local lunch from a small hidden gem restaurant. Then you will visit a special zen temple, unlike anything you can see in other parts of Japan. Immerse yourself in a personalized zen experience. After you are fully relaxed and inspired, we will visit a small local brewery and winery where you can try some craft beverages. Feeling refreshed, it will be time to head back to town and visit a family business with generations of tea expertise and then visit with a master artisan. You will make your own traditional and all-natural, indigo-dyed souvenir to bring back with you as an unforgettable memory from your journey.

Our expert guide will share the stories of this dynamic community opening the door for you to experience local hospitality and create lasting memories.

We will visit various interesting and delectable stops and try local foods special to Gotemba City while tasting some of Japan’s most famous green teas.

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What is included in the price

Drinks tasting and tea experiences
Lunch in restaurant
Walking level moderate
Craft experience

Instructions

Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.

We have a strict policy about starting our tours on time. This is to protect the enjoyment of all our guests and restaurant partners. We are sorry to say that if you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided. We are also unable to accommodate meeting up in any of the food stops once you’ve missed the start of the tour.

What to take with you?

We suggest wearing comfortable shoes as there will be walking involved.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

Gotemba Tourism and Welcome Center
0550-83-4770

Address:〒412-0043
1940-10 Niihashi, Gotemba-City, Shizuoka
静岡県御殿場市新橋1940-10 (9:00 – 17:00)
Access: Gotemba Station

Meeting place information:

There are a few different ways you can come to the meeting place. And this city is easy to reach on a day trip or overnight stay from Tokyo.

When arriving at Gotemba Station by train please exit the Side labeled Hakone Otome. The tourism information center will be on your left as you exit the station across from the taxi pick-up area and the shuttle bus area. If you were arriving on the shuttle bus the information center will be directly across the station roundabout.

Our guide will be at the meeting place 15 minutes before the start time holding an “Arigato Japan” sign.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.