Overview

Discover a different side of Japan, just a short trip from Tōkyō. Ōmiya is one of Japan’s major railway hubs, but it is also an old Nakasendō post town, a town centred around Hikawa Shrine, and a premier location for the world-famous art form, bonsai.

This is a fully customised private tour with no fixed route. Tell us what interests you, and your local guide will create your own Ōmiya experience.

・Explore Ōmiya’s bonsai, railway, shrine and regional culture
・Walk local streets and discover everyday Japan beyond the tourist trail
・Enjoy a personalised itinerary designed around your interests

The tour ends at Hikawa Shrine, where you will receive a ticket for the special 5:30 PM illumination. From everyday Ōmiya during the day to a beautifully illuminated shrine at night — a special experience available on only nine dates in November 2026.

Tour Dates
Saturday, November 7
Sunday, November 8
Friday, November 13
Saturday, November 14
Sunday, November 15
Friday, November 20
Saturday, November 21
Sunday, November 22
Monday, November 23

Limited to these 9 dates.
Admission to the 5:30 PM Hikawa Shrine Illumination is included on every tour date.

Features

• Tell us what you want to see and experience before the tour.
• Enjoy a private itinerary created around your interests.
• Explore Ōmiya with a local guide at your own pace.
• Available on only 9 dates in November 2026.

Choose your date and book your private Ōmiya experience now.