Learn to make "Hoto," a Yamanashi specialty, with local guides. This unique dish differs from udon in preparation and taste. Start with wheat flour and water for the dough, ensuring even moisture distribution. Adding potato starch thickens the soup, enhancing warmth. Next, flatten the dough and slice it. Hoto's distinctiveness comes from cooking noodles with ingredients, thickening the soup without needing salt, making it straightforward to prepare. The primarily miso-based soup, traditionally made from homemade Koshu miso, incorporates various vegetables, offering a hearty and healthy meal.

Our tour is fully organized and operated by local Japanese experts. As one of the pioneers in offering private tours around Kamakura, we combine extensive experience and local insight to deliver a refined, fully customized one-day tour that stands above the rest. Step into a world where samurai once walked and temples whisper stories of centuries past. Our tour immerses you in the heart of Japan, where history, spirituality, and nature exist in perfect harmony. Visit the Great Buddha, and stroll through the serene garden of Hasedera Temple, where seasonal flowers bloom and captivate visitors throughout the year. In the afternoon you may like to feel the sea breeze at Enosima island, steeped in legends and dotted with hidden shrines. Yokohama, with its fusion of oriental and occidental cultures, provides a captivating contrast to Kamakura. Explore its highlights, including the panoramic Landmark Tower, Redbrick Warehouse, and Cup Noodle Museum, etc.

If you are a wine lover, Katsunuma Koshu region wineries are a must. The Koshu region has a lot of great wine makers and we have chosen our top 10 for you to pick from to visit. Your guide and driver can bring you to 3 to 5 wineries on this tour! This is full day tour, so you can relax and enjoy your wine. Have fun "Winery hopping". We hope to guide you soon! Maximum 7 participants per tour. If you are travelling with children ages 0-6, please inform us when you make the reservation. No more than 2 car seats available for each vehicle. Infant child seats may not be available.

Explore Mount Fuji and its picturesque surroundings, where natural beauty and cultural charm await at every stop. Begin at the legendary 5th Station, high on Japan's highest peak, for panoramic views of the Fuji Five Lakes region, if weather permits. If closed, will visit "Yamanashi Prefectural Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center." Enjoy a 60-min lunch at Kawaguchiko Craft Park near Lake Kawaguchi, a local place offering craft workshops and local delicacies like Hoto Noodle & Koshu Beef. *Customers with free meals can explore places nearby for 60 mins, *return to the bus within allowed time. Stop at Fuji Michi (Honcho Street) for photos of Mount Fuji framed by shop signs and lanterns, *respect local residents. Last stop, Oshino Hakkai, eight pristine ponds fed by Mount Fuji's snowmelt, surrounded by lush greenery. Note: Weather affects visibility. Experience breathtaking sights and lasting memories against Japan's iconic Mount Fuji.

Discover the charm and beauty of this amazing attraction — a must-visit for every traveler looking to immerse themselves in culture, adventure, and unforgettable memories.