🦊 The Oji Fox Pageant: A Legendary New Year's Eve 🦊
Escape the downtown crowds and step into the charming neighborhood of Oji for a truly authentic Japanese New Year's experience. This is a magical reenactment of a legend immortalized in a famous Ukiyo-e print: a story where foxes from across the Kanto region gather in human form to visit Oji Inari Shrine on New Year's Eve.
⛩️ Why You Can't Miss This ⛩️
This tour is your unique ticket to experiencing authentic Japanese cultural heritage, local food, and premium sake, all in one magical, annual celebration. Please select from our three excellent choices and reserve your spot today!
Standard Full Experience (4 hours) - JPY 15,000
Shrine Visit, Sake Tasting, Izakaya Dinner, and Fox Procession Viewing.
Extended Full Experience (5 hours) - JPY 20,000
Shrine visit, Sake tasting, Izakaya dinner, Fox procession viewing, and a warming breakfast after the parade.
Dinner & Fox Procession (3 hours) - JPY 18,000
Izakaya Dinner and Fox Procession Viewing
*All options come with all-you-can-drink (both alcoholic and soft drinks) and a “hinoki” (Japanese cypress)
“masu” (sake cup) as a souvenir.
Discover the enchanting Gion district of Kyoto, where historic charm meets cultural elegance. Stroll through narrow, stone-paved streets lined with traditional wooden buildings and teahouses. Savor a delightful lunch at the beloved restaurant “Karumiah,” known for its fresh, locally sourced dishes. Afterward, immerse yourself in the art of the Maiko, Kyoto's apprentice Geishas, renowned for their exquisite performances of dance and music. Enjoy a unique opportunity to meet a Maiko, appreciate her artistry, and partake in a traditional Matcha tea ceremony complemented by delicious sweets. This tour promises an authentic glimpse into the heart of Kyoto’s cultural heritage.
- Explore the historic streets of Gion, Kyoto's traditional district
- Enjoy lunch at a popular local restaurant featuring fresh ingredients
- Meet and watch Maiko performances showcasing traditional arts
- Participate in a Matcha tea ceremony along with sweets
ourDiscover the timeless charm of Oji, near Ueno.
Experience cherry blossoms, a 700-year-old shrine, and a heritage red brick sake brewery (no active brewing), followed by a premium sake tasting.
<Highlights>
- Escape the crowds at a serene riverside sakura spot in Oji
- Step inside the historic Red Brick Sake Brewery, a rare Meiji-era gem
- Stroll along the Otonashi River to the 700-year-old Oji Shrine
- Discover rare sakes, also known as “liquid gold” made with Asukayama yeast and heritage rice
- Savor five premium sakes paired with seasonal bites, guided by a certified sommelier
You will witness the Otonashi River transform at dusk as a magical illumination brings the cherry blossoms to life. Experience the enchanting world of yozakura (night sakura), a serene and romantic contrast to the daytime view.
*Vegan and vegetarian options are available upon request in advance.
*Please refer to byFood for details.
https://www.byfood.com/experiences/sakura-viewing-brewery-tour-oji-1522
Please note: *This tour does not include a visit to the Red Brick Sake Brewery.
Just 12 minutes from Ueno, discover the timeless charm of Oji by exploring its 700-year-old shrine and serene riverside cherry blossoms, followed by a refined premium 5-sake pairing experience.
<Highlights>
- Escape the crowds at a peaceful riverside sakura spot in Oji
- Walk historic paths in Asukayama Park, where the 8th Tokugawa Shogun planted cherry trees
- Stroll along the Otonashi River to the 700-year-old Oji Shrine and its 600-year-old Ginkgo tree
- Discover rare sakes, known as “liquid gold,” including "Hiei," made with yeast from Asukayama soil
- Savor five premium sakes paired with seasonal delicacies, guided by a certified sommelierraft—a perfect harmony of flavor, history, and nature.
Evening guests will witness the Otonashi River transform at dusk as a magical illumination brings the cherry blossoms to life. Experience the enchanting world of yozakura (night sakura), a serene and romantic contrast to the daytime view.
*Vegan and vegetarian options are available upon request in advance.
*Please refer to byFood for details.
https://www.byfood.com/experiences/sakura-viewing-bento-oji-1540
Explore Shimokitazawa, Tokyo’s up-and-coming bohemian neighborhood and vintage shopping mecca, through its classic food and drinks, led by a friendly local guide.
- Explore Shimokitazawa, Tokyo’s quirky bohemian district and secondhand shopping hub, with a friendly English-speaking local
- Bite into a warm curry bread, try seasonal snacks like taiyaki or sweet potato croquette, and end the day with a glass of cold beer (or other drink) and izakaya dishes
- Discover hidden gems and learn the best photo spots in the area from your host
Explore a retro neighborhood in Tokyo, near Ikebukuro, sample local street snacks and sweets, and visit a temple famous for its healing powers.
- Ride the Tokyo Sakura Tram, Tokyo’s streetcar, and experience the nostalgic atmosphere of Sugamo’s Jizo-dori Shopping Street
- Visit the famous Kogan-ji Temple and experience a cleansing ritual
- Savor local street foods, including Sugamo’s popular sweets and seasonal snacks
- Learn history and culture at temples and shrines from a local host
Learn about Japan’s traditional rice wine from a sake sommelier as you savor five cups of sake alongside a course meal featuring vegan Chinese dishes designed to accentuate the flavors of each cup.
- Discover the world of sake, from how it’s brewed to the characteristics of each bottle in this sake tasting with food pairings led by a sommelier in Tokyo
- Enjoy sake alongside vegan Chinese dishes like tan-tan noodles, dumplings and soy meat Peking duck
- Learn from an accredited sake sommelier
- Take home a traditional masu sake cup
Take a guided tour of historic Uji in Kyoto, sample matcha-powdered dango, visit Byodo-in Temple and taste sake in Fushimi.
- Enjoy a guided tour of Kyoto’s Uji and Fushimi areas
- Visit 11th-century Buddhist temple Byodo-in in Uji and learn about its history from your host
- Try matcha-powdered dango, a local specialty from Uji
- Sample three kinds of sake in Fushimi