🦊 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.
🤩Kabuki Makeup, Dance Performance and Ramen Workshop🤩
Planning your New Year's trip? Remember that many tourist spots, shops, and restaurants close in Japan during this family holiday.
We offer a one-of-a-kind cultural sanctuary designed for deep engagement when other doors are closed. This journey is a vibrant fusion of art and flavor:
✨️ Gourmet Ramen Workshop: Design your own bowl by selecting your soup and toppings, with the optional luxury upgrade of A5 Wagyu Beef.
✨️ Cultural Performance: Delve into tradition by watching a stunning Japanese Traditional Dance performance.
✨️ Dramatic Transformation: Engage with Kabuki culture; get a full Kabuki makeup transformation and create a unique face imprint (souvenir) of your dramatic look.
Book now and make your Japanese New Year unforgettable!!
*Minimum Participation Required:
This exclusive experience requires a minimum of 5 guests to proceed, as we invite professional traditional dance experts. If the tour is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be notified by Dec 29.
Sacred Birthplace of Modern Sake
- Step back into 1904 at the Red Brick Brewery, a historic landmark where the foundations of modern Japanese brewing were laid. This is more than a brewery; it is the epicenter of a liquid revolution.
The Legend of "Hiei" and "Byakko"
- Discover the soul of Tokyo’s Kita Ward through our signature labels, “Hiei” and “Byakko”. These rare, premium sakes honor the "Father of Modern Japanese Capitalism", Eiichi Shibusawa. Crafted with rice from Shibusawa’s birthplace and yeast sourced from the historic Asukayama, every sip is a taste of Japanese heritage and terroir.
A Curated Gourmet Pairing
- Join our certified Sake Sommelier for an intimate journey through five distinct sakes. The highlight of your afternoon is a Pairing Lunch, where seasonal ingredients are meticulously selected to elevate the complex profiles of Hiei and Byakko. Immerse yourself in the history, the craft, and the perfect harmony of flavor.
After Lunch, you can choose from three options
- The Three Shrine Pilgrimage
- Akabane "Senbero" Experience
- Kyu-Furukawa Gardens
Experience the cherry blossoms away from the crowds in a tranquil sanctuary where memories for a lifetime are made.
Just 12 minutes from Ueno Park, your journey begins with a panoramic view from the 17th floor of Hokutopia. Enjoy a picturesque stroll along the Otonashi River to the 700-year-old Oji Shrine, followed by a visit to the "Red Brick Sake Brewery," the 120-year-old historic birthplace of modern brewing.
Explore Asukayama Hill, where the 8th Shogun first established Tokyo’s hanami culture for the people. To crown your experience, indulge in a curated lunch featuring five premium sakes selected by a Sake Sommelier.
Afterward, enjoy your free time exploring unique local souvenirs or taking a leisurely stroll to capture a few more memories under the cherry blossoms.
*Alcoholic beverages are served only to guests aged 20 and over.
*For guests aged 19 and under, a selection of non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Please note: *This tour does not include a visit to the Red Brick Sake Brewery.
Experience the cherry blossoms away from the crowds in a tranquil sanctuary where memories for a lifetime are made.
Just 12 minutes from Ueno Park, this hidden paradise offers a serene escape. Your journey begins with a panoramic bird’s-eye view from the 17th floor of Hokutopia, followed by a picturesque stroll along the Otonashi River to Oji Shrine, a spiritual landmark with over 700 years of history.
Next, to encounter even more stunning cherry blossoms, visit Asukayama Hill, where the 8th Shogun, Yoshimune, first established Tokyo’s hanami culture for the enjoyment of the people.
To crown your experience, enjoy a curated lunch amidst this historic grove. Savor five premium sakes selected by a certified Sake Sommelier, each paired with seasonal delicacies and the storied history of the craft—a perfect harmony of flavor, history, and nature.
*Alcoholic beverages are served only to guests aged 20 and over.
*For guests aged 19 and under, a selection of non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
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