




Private day trip · Day trip from Tokyo
From Tokyo: Yunishigawa Hidden Village Customizable Tour
Visit Yunishigawa in Tochigi, a mountain hot spring village said to be founded by samurai of the defeated Heike clan who hid here.
Road-day snapshot
This is your private tour, so the route is flexible: tell us if you want to skip a stop, stay longer somewhere or add a place nearby.
The experience
A private journey, thoughtfully paced
After the Heike clan lost the Genpei War in 1185, survivors fled into the mountains. Yunishigawa in Tochigi is one of the places they are said to have hidden, living quietly and cooking over open hearths.
The village: Heike no Sato is a group of thatched houses that tells the story, with the old hearth cooking and armour of the clan.
The hot spring: The village is a hot spring town in a deep valley. We stop for a foot bath or day bath.
Winter: From late January to February the village holds its Kamakura festival, with snow huts and candles by the river. In that season we time the day to see it at dusk.
This is a private tour. Only your group in the vehicle.
Choose with confidence
Is this the right journey for your group?
Excellent fit if
- Discover a village founded by samurai in hiding
- See the thatched houses of Heike no Sato
- Enjoy hearth-cooked mountain food
- Relax in a hot spring in a deep valley
- Experience the winter snow-hut festival in season
Said plainly
This is a private tour for your group only, up to 6 people. Your driver-guide speaks English, Hindi or Urdu. Pickup and drop-off at any address in central Tokyo (23 wards). Times are approximate and depend on traffic. Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Your day
Suggested itinerary
Times are approximate. Your driver-guide adjusts the order for traffic, weather, opening hours and the best light.
Discover a village founded by samurai in hiding
See the thatched houses of Heike no Sato
Enjoy hearth-cooked mountain food
Relax in a hot spring in a deep valley
Experience the winter snow-hut festival in season
What is covered
What you see is what you pay
Ours — included
- Private air-conditioned van for your group only
- English, Hindi or Urdu speaking driver-guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your address in central Tokyo
- Fuel, expressway tolls and parking
- Bottled water
- Heike no Sato entry
Yours — paid on the day
- Lunch and drinks unless listed
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities - never expected
Good to know
Before you book
Languages
English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Pickup
Pickup and drop-off at your Tokyo hotel or accommodation (23 wards).
Group and vehicle
Private for up to 6 guests. Enter adults, children, infants and child seats separately at booking.
Dietary and mobility needs
Halal, vegetarian, allergy, walking or other practical requests go in your booking notes and are planned before the day.
Questions
Frequently asked
Can we change the route on the day?
Yes. It is a private tour in our own van, so your driver-guide can skip, extend or add stops where time allows.
Is the price per person?
No. The price is for your whole private group of up to 6 people, including the van, fuel, tolls, parking and your driver-guide.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for an automatic full refund to the original payment method. Within 24 hours, contact us directly so we can help. If a typhoon or official weather warning stops the trip, we offer a new date or a full refund. For a GetYourGuide booking, the terms shown on that booking apply.
Somewhere else in mind?
Any destination in Japan
If this route is not exactly what you need, tell us the destination, dates and group. We confirm the plan and the exact price before any payment is taken.
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