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The 10 Best Multi-day Tours in Chubu, Japan
The Chūbu region (中部地方, Chūbu-chihō), Central region, or Central Japan (中部日本) is a region in the middle of Honshū, Japan's main island. Chūbu has a population of 21,715,822 as of 2010.. It encompasses nine prefectures (ken): Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyama, and Yamanashi.
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1. Discover Japan Tour: 15-day Small Group
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
See the real Japan and experience its culture beyond the typical tourist sites. You'll walk through busy streets, ride the bullet train, and enjoy local foods. Each tour is customized to fit the preferences of the group.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner
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Reviewed By 559janies
My 2 friends and I went on the beginners Spring Tour 2019 for our first trip to Japan. We loved it and can't wait to go back! Becky and Shawn are awesome. They were so down to earth, helpful and very knowledgeable. I also really liked that the tour group is small. It allows you to get to know your fellow group members and ensures personal attention from your guides. We saw so many large tour groups at tour sites and they looked a little chaotic, it made me happy we chose a small group. The accommodations were always clean and comfortable and located perfectly. Food was amazing!!! If you are willing to try new things you can have an amazing gourmet experience. The events and locations that Becky and Shawn chose were top notch and we got to experience all different modes of transportation while there.
2. Cycle & Olympic 2021 (E-bike)
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Cycling in some cities and feel the Japanese wind ! Also,guide will take historical area, nature, place, and many kinds of sightseeing! Please kindly enjoy exting Japan during Olympic season !
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All entry as part of the itinerary, Use of bicycle, All transport as part of the itinerary
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Reviewed By sarahcM8539YQ
The session with Noriko was great and I recommend it even if you are worried about virtual experience. I have done several virtual tours but this was the best one full of excellent information. Noriko answered all my questions had great food and sake information to deliver.
3. 3-Day Mt Fuji, Kyoto and Nara Rail Tour from Tokyo
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4.4 based on 154 reviews
See the iconic highlights of Japan on a 3-day guided tour to Mt Fuji, Kyoto and Nara. Visit revered Mt Fuji, take a boat cruise on Lake Ashi and an aerial tram ride up Mt Komagatake. Head to Kyoto on the bullet train and take in the beautiful city on a morning tour to the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Then see Nara’s famous sites including Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Nara Park (Deer Park). Stay two nights in Kyoto with optional return to Tokyo.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, 2 nights accommodation, Hotel pickup (select hotels only), Luggage delivery (1 piece, one-way tour option only), Bullet train ride（One-way or Round trip)
Exclusions: Baggage Handling (round-trip), Hotel drop off
Reviewed By mm0711
The tour was just like a live stream. You will get on a rickshaw and your friendly driver will show you around in Kyoto. After the ride, your guide will walk with you and take you to the beautiful bamboo forest and Tenruji Temple. You will also meet monkeys at the park in Iwatayama! The only thing I was disappointed about was I couldn't taste the Shojin Ryori or Buddhist vegetarian meal that our guide Mickey-san showed and explained. I should be on the real tour!
4. 13-Day Classic Japan Tour: Tokyo, Nikko, Hakone, Takayama, Hiroshima, and Kyoto
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the cultural highlights of Japan, from the neon-lit streets of modern Tokyo to the ancient temples of Kyoto, on this 13-day tour through the Land of the Rising Sun. See Nikko’s Toshogu Shrine, soak at a traditional outdoor ‘onsen’ (hot spring baths) in Hakone, enjoy a feast at the Takayama market and visit the Hiroshima Peace Park. Travel by train, boat and bus, with ample leisure time to customize your own itinerary. This small-group tour operates with a maximum of 12 people, ensuring you’ll receive personal attention from your expert guide.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, English-speaking guide, 12-night accommodation in hotels and local guesthouses, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Japan Rail Pass, Included Activities
Exclusions: Gratuities, JR Rail Pass Extension, Food and drinks, unless specified, Optional Activities
5. Private 2Days Takayama & Shirakawago Tour
Visit the best parts of Takayama & Shirakawago with a private English speaking guide. You will be taken to the Sanmachi Street in Takayama, where you'll see the old castle town which has many restaurants, souvenir shops. Walk along the traditional local food street where Mitarashi Dango (rice dumpling in a sweet soy sauce) is the local specialty. The tour will also go to Shirakawago to see Japanese traditional buildings. You will learn the history of Shirakawago, how people have remained those life style. Take a photos of the well-preserved Shirakawago, then your tour will end at Kanazawa (We'll take you to Shirakawago by local express bus and you can keep your luggage in lockers at Shirakawago. Or send it to your Kanazawa accommodation one day in advance. Lockers or sending costs are not included.)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Overnight accommodation, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Private tour, Round-trip shared transfer, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Yvo51
Dreadful value for money. We spent £450 for something which would have cost less than £50 for entry and travel. The tour suggests driver and guide to cover a lot of sightseeing on the same day. We got picked up at the hotel and dropped at the ferry. The people were nice. The taxi could not take the ferry - though other cars did! We then walked for about 2.5 hours through the shops and to the shrine at Miyajima and back to the ferry. We a nice lunch at the Ferry Port in the Hiroshima side which we paid for) and then got picked up at the same ferry port and taken to the peace museum and then on to the A dome about 2pm. We had a lift to the A dome which they had expected that we might have walked. Its not that far but we were tight on time and i was tired b It was already 4pm so we missed the castle, they did offer it but we had had enough as the info we were getting was better said when read in english at the museum. The guide meant we did not get the audio at the museum which would have been far more informative than telling us what we were reading or looking at. I would have preferred to do the peace museum before the crowds came into town at 9/10am. It was so full at 2pm to move around, it was like leaving a football stadium or concert. In hindsight, our JR pass made the ferry free ( they refunded that) and a tram would have done it all for a day pass of 600 yen each. I feel completely ripped off and so disappointed. The English was learnt to share info but not to answer questions which were never understood or answered, we supply gave up engaging. Don't take this tour. The price is seriously inflated and not made up with the quality of the product.
6. 8-Day Japan Highlights
On Day 1 you will be met at the Tokyo Airport (NRT) for your transfer to your accommodation. The next morning, transfer to the train station where you will take a bullet train to Hakone, the gateway to Mt. Fuji. Enjoy free time to explore on your own. On Day 3, take a train to Kyoto - the cultural capital of Japan - with free time to get to know the city on your own. Take a half-day excursion of Kyoto on Day 4 to see some of the city’s incredible shrines and temples. Travel via train to Hiroshima on Day 5 through the Japanese countryside and take a 2-hour sightseeing bus excursion on Day 6 to get to know the city. Day 7 brings you to Osaka for your last night on tour with free time to explore on your own! Say goodbye to the beautiful country of Japan as you are transferred back to Tokyo on Day 8.
Inclusions: Tokyo Airport (NRT) Pick-Up and Drop-Off, 7-Day Japan Rail Pass Including:, Tokyo to Hakone Train, Hakone to Kyoto Train, Kyoto to Hiroshima Train, Hiroshima to Osaka Train, Osaka to Tokyo Train, 7 Nights Accommodation in Hostels, 3* or 4* Hotels, Depending on Package:, 1N in Tokyo, 1N in Hakone Area, 2N in Kyoto, 2N in Hiroshima, 1N in Osaka, Meals: 7 Breakfasts in Hotel Categories Only, 2 Days Hakone Free Pass (valid from Odawara Station) Including:, Unlimited use of Odakyu Affiliated Transportation, Half Day Kyoto Excursion Including:, English Speaking Guide for specific excursions, Transportation, 2-hr Hiroshima Sightseeing Bus or Hiroshima Transport Day Pass (depending on availability), Information Pack, Breakfast
Exclusions: Train Station Transfers, Breakfasts in Hostel Categories, Other Meals & Drinks, Optional Activities, Tips, Personal Expenses, Travel Insurance, Tour guide during rest of the trip (this is a self guided tour)
7. Hiking Yarigatake and Mt Fuji
This is an active tour that includes many walks and challenging treks up two mountains but also includes visits to several popular sites (6 days of walking and hiking). Many of the walking and hiking paths are well maintained. If you wish to skip the hike up Mt. Yari, please consult with your tour guide who will help you organize accommodation nearby or in Matsumoto (extra expense will be incurred). The tour in brief is as follows; • Start by exploring the ancient capital of Kyoto • Walk a part of the Nakasendo Highway, one of the five cross country routes of the Edo period • Climb the Japanese Matterhorn, Mt Yarigatake • Climb Mt Fuji in time for the sunrise • Relax at Lake Kawaguchi or explore the area for its local attractions • Sleep in a traditional Japanese Ryokan • End the trip in the Tokyo metropolis • Travel will be arranged mostly by public transportation
Inclusions: 8 nights comfortable hotels, 1 night ryokan (traditional Japanese Inn) and 3 nights mountain hut, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, All transportation; Trains, buses, taxi and private mini bus, All activities listed, Professional English speaking guide, Extra professional mountain guide for Mt. Fuji and Mt. Yari
Exclusions: Transportation to/from the airport, Travel insurance, Mountain hiking gear (you have chance to get in Kyoto if needed), Tips for the guides
Reviewed By sarahcM8539YQ
The session with Noriko was great and I recommend it even if you are worried about virtual experience. I have done several virtual tours but this was the best one full of excellent information. Noriko answered all my questions had great food and sake information to deliver.
8. 6-Day Japan Tour Packages to Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Osaka and Kyoto
Take this 6-day private tour to check Japan off your bucket list. Travel to Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Osaka and Kyoto, this trip is full of adventures, cultural experiences and must-see sights. You will walk through busy streets, ride the Shinkansen bullet train and enjoy the painting-like scenery.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Hotel accommodation with twin-sharing basis, Professional English-speaking guides as itinerary specifices, English speaking driver as itinerary specifices., Train tickets of Tokyo - Shin Osaka., Tokyo airport assistant (bus not included).
Exclusions: International flight into Tokyo and out of Osaka., Japan visa fee., Local hotel tax (pay on spot)
9. Hakone Private Two Day Tour from Tokyo with Overnight Stay in Ryokan
Explore Hakone and see Mt. Fuji with an English guide on this private 2-day and 1 night tour with round-trip from Tokyo to Hakone and return. Take a cruise on Lake Ashi, ride on the Mt. Komagatake Ropeway that overlooks the Hakone National Park and walk on the Old Tokaido Road. Spend the first day exploring Hakone with your tour guide before your overnight stay at a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn). On the second day, you have the full the day to yourself (with Hakone Free Pass included) before returning to Tokyo.
Inclusions: All guide fees and transportation within Hakone, All Hakone bus fares, mountain train and cable cars, In good weather: Owakudani Ropeway with the view of the volcanic activity at the Boiling Valley and Mt Fuji; Cruising Lake Ashi with a Pirate ship with the view of Mt Fuji, One night stay in a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with hotel breakfast, Fuel surcharge, Hakone Free Pass + Odakyu Express Train (Romance Car) from and return to Shinjuku Station
Exclusions: Meals, snacks and drinks, Optional Activities: Ride on the Mt. Komagatake Ropeway that overlooks the Hakone National Park (Optional: 1,300 JPY) Gora Park’s Tea Ceremony in Japanese garden (Optional: 500 JPY) Hakone Open Air Museum with Picasso Gallery (Optional: 1,600 JPY) Crusing Lake Ashi with a two body modern ship and a rope way to the top of Mt. Koma (Optional, Ropeway + Ship fee: 2,220 JPY) Narukawa Art Museum with good view of Mt. Fuji and Japanese paintings (Optional: 1,200 JPY) Public Hot bath at Hakone Yumoto (Optional, Entrance fee: 1,800 JPY, for private indoor bath: +1,000 JPY) Other optional activities in Hakone, Optional Geisha dinner experience (10,000 JPY per person). Must book 1 month in advance., Optional Kaiseki dinner at hotel on 1st night: 5,000 to 8,000 JPY per person
Reviewed By 926maggieh
While we were sad to have to cancel our July trip to Japan due to the pandemic, we found the process of working with Japan Awaits to be easy and efficient. I can't speak to the full experience since we weren't able to go, but filling out the form and our communication with the company was no problem. And their prompt and courteous response to our request for a refund speaks to their professionalism. We will definitely come back to ask for their help in procuring tickets to the Studio Ghibli Museum when we do finally make it to Japan! Fingers crossed for next summer.
10. 5 Nights Shine-Etsu Trail Hike - Nozawa Onsen | Japan
The 80km Shinetsu trail, the best woodland trail in Japan, runs over the ridges of the Sekida mountains at about 1,000 meters above sea level, forming a boundary between Nagano and Niigata prefectures. It is one of the few long trails in Japan. This area is blessed with a rich ecosystem nurtured by Japanese beech tree forests. Historically, there were 16 passages connecting Nagano with Niigata. The forests are perhaps best known for their beech trees. The tall, well-shaped beech trees form a corridor of nature along the path. The earth-packed trail also makes it easy to walk. Spring (from mid-June to the end of July) and autumn (from mid-September to the end of October) are great seasons to visit the trail. In the spring, the last traces of snow can be seen among new greenery and flowers bursting into bloom. In the fall, hikers can enjoy the brilliant colors of autumn leaves.
Inclusions: 3 days Hiking , Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, 1 day local Trail guide, Japanese style accomodation w/shared bathroom facilities
Exclusions: Travel Insurance, Lunch unless otherwise stated, Dinner (except welcome dinner), Hiking gear
Reviewed By carleitab
Thanks to Nozawa Holidays for booking and arranging our recent trip to Nozawa from January 29 - 9 Feb. It was such an amazing experience. We flew into Haneda and got the Nagano Snow shuttle into Nozawa. Stayed at the Pearl Lodge it was a lovely place and the hosts are beautiful people. I really cant speak highly enough about the people and the service we received. This was our families first trip to Japan and will not be our last.
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