Tono Sightseeing Course (Two Hour Private Taxi Charter)

What to expect

This 2 hour chartered taxi tour will allow you to see all the main sightseeing spots in Tono! Experience the local traditions and explore temples of legend.

Tōno is known throughout Japan as the location of the Tales of Tōno, a compilation of folk tales of the area. This book is now considered one of the greatest studies of Japanese folklore, many of which involve 'kappa', mischievous water sprites said to live in a local pond!

What's included

Taxi fee

Packages (2)

Standard TaxiDailyfrom USD 70.42

Jumbo TaxiDailyfrom USD 116.77

Schedule

Pick up at Tono Station, Shin-Hanamaki station, Hanamaki Airport or Tono City
Denshoen Park
Visit traditional farm houses, see the local straw craft and get a feel for the Tono of yore!
Joken Temple and Kappabuchi
Explore this ancient temple, and check out the pond said to be home to 'kappa' (water sprites which feature in a lot of Japanese stories)
Yamazaki Konseisama Shrine
Check out this unique local shrine. Women who polish the Konseisama with a kitchen scourer are said to find relief from back pain.
Birthplace of Sasaki Kizen
Sometimes known as the 'Japanese Grimm', Sasaki KIzen was a famous folklorist.
Yamaguchi Waterwheel
Denderano
Drop off at Tono Station (duration is an estimate)

Restrictions

The Standard Taxi can accommodate up to 4 people.
The Jumbo Taxi can accommodate up to 9 people.

Operated by

TONOKOTU (Code:114954)

Cancellation policy

1-2 business days before (by 5:00 PM local time): 50%
After 5:00 PM the day before / No-show: 100%

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

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I wonder if I was able to meet a kappa? I found happiness.

Posted Date: 2026/04/27

とし

Thanks to the driver's arrangements, we were able to make the most of our limited time. There were three of us in the family, and we received a lot of information during the ride, almost like a sightseeing tour. We were taken to the Ganryu Shrine, a place that truly felt steeped in history. Thank you for such a fulfilling experience. My daughter lamented that we should have taken a photo with the driver! If we have the chance again, we would definitely like to do this!ドライバーさんの計らいで限られた時間を有意義に堪能することができました。家族3人での参加ですが、車内でも観光案内のようにたくさんのお話をいただきましたし、巌龍神社？ものすごい歴史を感じる場所までお連れいただきました。本当に充実した時間をありがとうございます。運転手さんとご一緒に写真撮ればよかった💦と一緒に行った娘も嘆いていましたww
また機会があれば是非お願いいたします！

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Touring Tono's attractions

Posted Date: 2024/10/27

tes

I was able to see everything I wanted to from Kappa Buchi, Dendera Field, and the watermill with Mr. Yamazaki Kinsei. The weather was also favorable, making it a fulfilling trip. I believe that using a sightseeing taxi is very convenient for efficiently getting around in a short amount of time.カッパ淵やデンデラ野、水車小屋から山崎金勢様と見てみたかったものすべてを見ることができました。天候にも恵まれ充実した旅行になりました。やはり短い滞在時間で効率よく回るには観光タクシーは大変便利だと思います。

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Reply from TONOKOTU

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your satisfying trip to Tono. We hope to welcome you again soon.この度は、ご満足いただいた遠野の旅のご感想を投稿いただきましてありがとうございます。また、是非お越しくださいませ。

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It was very good.

Posted Date: 2023/09/09

あいあい

I had a great time being driven around while listening to the taxi driver's slightly accented stories. It was a hot day, and there were many places I definitely wouldn't have visited if I hadn't signed up for this tour. Even the simple landscapes, which aren't tourist attractions, are very interesting and meaningful because of their connection to the Tales of Tono. It became a wonderful memory.タクシーの運転手さんの少し訛りのあるお話を聞きながら、車であちこち連れて行ってもらってとても楽しかったです。暑い日でしたので、このツアーに申し込んでいなかったら絶対行かなかったところがたくさんありました。
観光地化されていないただの風景でも、遠野物語の背景があることで、とても趣深くおもしろいです。
良い思い出になりました。

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Reply from TONOKOTU

Dear Ai Ai,
Thank you for the five-star rating. It is a great encouragement for both our drivers and the company to have been able to help you experience the beauty of Tono. We look forward to your next reservation.
Tono Transportation Maekawaあいあい様
五つ星の評価をいただきましてありがとうございました。遠野の良さを実感するお手伝いができたことは、ドライバーにとっても会社にとっても嬉しい励みになります。又のご予約をお待ちしております。遠野交通前川

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Thank you.

Posted Date: 2023/07/12

たなか

Although it was a short time, they listened to my requests as much as possible, and I was able to visit the places I wanted to go. The story about the driver Abe's family home was very interesting, and I learned more about Tono. Unfortunately, I couldn't meet the kappa, but it was truly enjoyable. I will definitely come again. Thank you very much.短い時間でしたが出来る限り要望を聞いてくださり、行きたいところを周ることができました。
運転手の阿部さんのご生家のお話も大変興味深く、より遠野を知ることができました。残念ながらカッパには会えませんでしたが、本当に楽しかったです。また必ず行きます。どうぞ宜しくお願いします。

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Reply from TONOKOTU

Dear Tanaka,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. I will pass it on to our driver, Abe. Please come again! We are also looking forward to seeing you at Kappa!
Tono Transportation, Maekawaたなか様
　嬉しいご感想をいただきましてありがとうございます。ドライバーの阿部に伝えます。又どうぞお越しくださいませ。カッパもお待ちしております！
遠野交通　前川

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Tono Travel

Posted Date: 2021/05/05

カズカズ

The train driver's service was excellent, and I had a very enjoyable time. It was a highly satisfying trip. I would like to visit Tono again.運転士さんの対応がとても良く楽しいひと時が、過ごせました。大変満足の出来る旅になりました。また、遠野に行きたいと思いました。

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Reply from TONOKOTU

Dear Kazukazu, thank you for using Tono Kotsu's sightseeing taxi. While Tono may not have grand tourist facilities, the scenery changes with the seasons, and there are many sights that evoke the essence of Japan's countryside. We hope you will visit us again. We look forward to seeing you.カズカズ様　この度は遠野交通の観光タクシーをご利用いただきましてありがとうございました。遠野は立派な観光施設はありませんが四季折々に風景も変化し、まだまだ日本のふるさとを彷彿させる見どころが沢山あります。また是非お越しくださいませ。お待ちしております。

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