Zen Experience & Gotemba local hidden gems & culture tour

Overview

Enjoy a full day of food, zen experiences, and local culture in this beautiful and historic area near the iconic Mt. Fuji!Gotemba is a hidden gem and yet it is an easy day trip or wonderful overnight excursion from Tokyo.On this full-day (6 hours) 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.For lunch, you will enjoy a special soba noodle dish, a variation on one of Japan’s most popular foods. Then you will visit a special zen temple unlike anything you can see in other parts of Japan and immerse yourself in your own zen experience. After you are fully relaxed and inspired, you will visit a local brewery and winery spot and try some craft beverages. After feeling refreshed it will be time to visit a master artisan and make your own traditional and all-natural indigo-dyed souvenirs to bring back with you as a special memory from this unforgettable journey.The expert guide will share the stories of this dynamic community, opening the door for you to experience local hospitality and create everlasting memories.As you visit 5 delectable food stops, you may try local foods special to Gotemba City and taste some of Japan’s most famous green teas.

What's included

Local English - speaking guide

What's Not included

Tips (optional)

Where

Tokyo, Japan

Meeting point:

Gotemba Tourism and Welcome Center Address: 1940-10 Niihashi, Gotemba, Shizuoka 412-0043 静岡県御殿場市新橋1940-10 Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/P2MEur9NLc7zrF6W6 Access: Gotemba Station

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What To Expect

Enjoy a 6-hour tour of the Gotemba Area
Taste local foods and crafted beverages
Connect with the stories of historic town at the base of Mt. Fuji
Relish a personalized Zen experience with an expert in an unforgettable location
Discover a unique craft experience at a multigenerational master, indigo artist's studio
Have tea and coffee like never before with local stories and flavors that will inspire you

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