Top 10 Tours in Chubu, Japan

March 16, 2022 Carley Gatson

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.
Restaurants in Chubu

1. Origami Class in Nagoya

Nagonoya Cafe & Hostel, Japan, 〒451-0042 Aichi, Nagoya, Nishi Ward, Nagono, 1-chōme−6−13 なごのや 1F Tourism Designers
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Take an origami (Japanese traditional art of folding paper to make figures) during your visit to Nagoya to learn how to make simple and complex figures from Origami paper. Origami is an ancient traditional Japanese art of folding paper to make interesting and beautiful figures. In this two hour class you will learn about the history and culture of this unusual art and learn how to make several different kinds of shapes out of paper.

Inclusions: Origami instructor, All materials

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By Ann A

7 am is not that early. You’re jet lagged and are probably up anyway. I took this 2 hour tour the morning before my afternoon flight home. I met Takako at the central station and we walked to the fish market. This fish market is more accessible than the one in Tokyo because ordinary people shop here, not just wholesale restaurant owners and shopkeepers. I saw fish I’ve never seen before, like blue mussels the size of dinner plates and big fat tiger striped prawns. Did you know there are several different types of nori (seaweed sheets), each with a distinctive taste? Samples are available for you to try. If you’re lucky, a fishmonger will give you a piece of tuna sashimi that’s just hours out of the Pacific Ocean! Takako took me to a local 24-hr sushi place for breakfast, where the chefs have been dishing fish for decades. No tourists here!

2. Shirakawago (UNESCO world heritage) / Onsen / Hiking Waterfall / 1day Private Tour

Takayama Station, Japan, 〒506-0053 岐阜県高山市昭和町1丁目22−2 Happy Tour
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Shirakawa-go, a world heritage site that you should see once when you visit this region.And hiking to enjoy nature-rich Takayama. many hot springs and you can go to various places all day long. Please bring few luggages. Towel for hot spring / shoes for hiking we do this tour by English guide.Please let us inform when you need other language guide.You can change our start time. Not less than 8 people. (We can not accept more than half person child.e.g.we can not accept 3 adult 5 children / 2 adult 6 children) If you want to do this tour few people (3-7 person.Not less than 3 person), we can do this tour by using public bus with guide. In this case we can include your bus fee in this tour but we can not guarantee  that every place we can go.Because bus schedule is not so much and we have to take bus more than 4 hours for complete this tour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, guide, Explanation of Japanese spiritual part

Exclusions: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are not included, but here are some delicious restaurants., Facility entrance fee / service fee

Reviewed By Daniele_deblasio

A lovely walk through the gorgeous old town and new parts of Takayama, at a slow pace and with loads of attention to details that we would have otherwise missed. I recommend the tour to anyone interested in visiting Japan, our host was very competent and answered our questions as the tour progressed.

3. Japan Monkey Center admission ticket

Japan Monkey Centre: Museum and Zoo for Nonhuman Primates
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※ In case of temporary closure due to bad weather etc., we will cancel after full refund. Please visit us after checking the website on the day. There is no need to line up for ticket purchase at the entrance gate. In addition, credit card payment is available at the entrance gate, which is not supported. You can make an online reservation any time you want, and you can cancel it before one day.

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Reviewed By 446laraz

If you like primates, and animals in general, you cannot miss a visit to Japan Monkey Centre! They have so many species of primates and you can observe them very closely, especially Bolivian squirrel monkeys and ring-tailed lemurs, since visitors are allowed to enter in their large enclosures and walk around freely. There is also a museum part, a kids zoo, which is great for children as they can safely pet animals, and picnic areas are distributed around the zoo. The staff is very friendly and sometimes zookeepers give short talks (in Japanese) at their section to tell visitors some facts about the animals. When planning your visit, I suggest checking the website and social media, as they often organize events, during which you have the opportunity to prepare food for the primates, for example. I definitely recommend a visit to Japan Monkey Centre!

4. Special Food tour in Takayama

22-2 Kamininomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0845, Japan Happy Tour
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You can experience not only History and culture but also local food of Takayama. but not include food(may be you need 1-2 thousands yen) and experience of making Rice cracker.(400yen) sometimes Rice cracker factory suddenly rest, so we need confirm if it's possible to do making rice cracker This is walking tour around in Takayama city. local guide could satisfy you! If you need other language guide, please let us know. If you wanted to private tour let us know. Not less than 2 person. If it's raining possible to do this tour.

Inclusions: Guide in English

Exclusions: Any other things, Food and experience fee of rice cracker, Food fee

Reviewed By Daniele_deblasio

A lovely walk through the gorgeous old town and new parts of Takayama, at a slow pace and with loads of attention to details that we would have otherwise missed. I recommend the tour to anyone interested in visiting Japan, our host was very competent and answered our questions as the tour progressed.

5. [Day trip bus tour from Kanazawa Station] Weekend only! World Heritage Shirakawago Day Bus Tour

金沢駅 団体バス乗降場, 1 Chome-6 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0031, Japan White Ring
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This is a weekend-only bus tour from Kanazawa Station. This tour will visit Shirakawa-go, a world heritage site. Since the English staff will accompany you, it is a safe tour for foreigners. A guide will give you a walking map on the bus. We will also guide you to highlights and souvenirs in advance. The tour bus will take you to the Shirakawa Gosho Castle Castle Observatory, so you can enjoy an efficient walk. Lunch includes local dishes from the Hida region and Japanese set meals full of mountain food. There is no need to worry about meals, so you can take a leisurely walk. The tour includes a hand-baked rice cracker experience. Bake yourself a traditional Japanese rice snack. Try eating a baked rice cracker.

Inclusions: Japanese set meal using traditional food from the Hida region

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Reviewed By 855edwinak

We had the best experience on outlr tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and funny. Very good local insight. The tour ran on time and lunch was the best meal we have had in Japan. Would highly recommend!

6. Mt.Fuji homemade BBQ,1000 yen bill view in Lake Motosu,Shiraito Falls 1-Day Trip

Nakano Station North Entrance Square, Japan, 〒164-0001 Tokyo, Nakano City, Nakano, 5-chōme−31, Unnamed Road、5丁目 My Japan Discovery
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Let's take an exhilarating day trip to base of the Mt. Fuji, enjoy a delicious local Japanese BBQ lunch, take advantage of the beautiful scenery with an Instagram-worthy photoshoot, and tour the iconic Lake Mototsu! Would you like to have delicious local Japanese lunch and enjoy a stunning view of the world-famous Mt. Fuji? We will not only have BBQ, but will also provide a photoshoot, and tour the beautiful Lake Motosu -- the iconic view of the mountain, which is featured on the back of the ¥1000 bill. You will be guided to the exact spot! Come enjoy this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch - Vegan options available, All Fees and Taxes, English-speaking driver will take you around, All tolls and fuel fees are included

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Reviewed By JohnT1970T

I highly recommend this tour of Mt.Fuji. It was the highlight of my 3 week trip in Japan. Our guide Shawn explained all possible changes due to weather before we start. He is excellent guide and photographer, knows about photoshoot spots around Mt.Fuji. We were able to stop some good spots where were not mentioned on itinerary. We got a lot of amazing pictures with Mt. Fuji in the background

7. Mt Fuji Day Tour with English Speaking Guide

JP Tours
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Visit Mt fuji viewing locations at same day on this day trip from Tokyo. This tour is a private charter with an English speaking guide. Our guide will introduce you to beautiful places with fun. The trip is fully customizable and we are open to your suggestions. We will take you to Mt Fuji Area Live To all the places mentioned. Get the feelings of Beautiful mountain. recommend itinerary - View of Mt Fuji from best view - mt fuji 5th station - Kachi Kachi ropeway - Oshino Hakkai - Lake Yamanaka - Kita Hongou Sengen Shrine

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Entry to any place

8. Takayama Half-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Japan Guide Agency
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This value-packed trip with a nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Takayama! Takayama features an atmospheric townscape, with Meiji-era inns and hillside shrines in a riverside setting. In addition, many museums, galleries and temples make their home in the city's 17th century layout. Be sure to come see the Takayama Festival, held once in spring and once in autumn, but be prepared for the crowds as the festivals attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Private transportation

Reviewed By Cwshaman

The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.

9. Matsumoto Castle, Sake, Food & Craft Beer Walking Tour

Matsumoto Station, 1 Chome-1 Fukashi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0815, Japan o8Experience
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You can do Sake Tasting in friendly owner’s brewery, have wonderful local Matsumoto food for lunch and drink great local craft beer. We will walk through famous street in old town as well as hidden places to explore more about Matsumoto city. Of course in this tour you will enjoy Matsumoto castle which is ranked in top 3 beautiful castle in Japan and is a registered National Treasure. - Matsumoto castle entrance fees are included - Sake Tasting - Lunch - Local Craft Beer(1 drink) - Walking through one of the busiest streets in Matsumoto city and you can enjoy Japanese stalls - Learn and practice authentic Japanese eating style and discover other parts of - Matsumoto outside of your guidebook. - Connect with local business owners to learn the history and local culture. - Photography Tour / We will be on hand to take some happy snaps(by DSLR camera) which will be shared with you after the tour!

Inclusions: Matsumoto castle entrance fees, Sake tasting, Lunch, Local craft beer(1 drink)

Exclusions: Extra drinks and food (available to purchase), Bullet train tickets and other transportation fees., Meal for infant

Reviewed By marcodomeniconi

The experience of discovering incredible places with Masashi was awesome. He guided us to rare and surprising places with a great sense of humour. We were on a family trip and in very good hands.

10. Private Tour: Chartered Car to Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko or Hakone and Lake Ashi

Tokyo Star Agency
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A full day to take the best shots of the scenic Mt Fuji and have cultural experiences. In this activity you can choose on either spending the day around the most popular Lake Kawaguchi and five lakes of Mt Fuji, starting from a perfect shot at the Arakurasengen Park for a panoramic view of Mt Fuji and the five-story pagoda on your background etc,. The other choice will be Hakone well-known place for its hot spring resort, Hakone Shrine with its torii gate standing on the Lake Ashi where cruising is also recommended and ride a ropeway to reach for another scenic view from 1327 meter high. Your guide will be picking you up at your requested central location in Tokyo at 8:30 am. Lunch will be served with the local traditional dish of the region at your expense. Please tell us how you would like to spend your day and we will be happy to give you the best of it.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup/drop-off, Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan, Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available), One bottled water per person

Exclusions: Entrance fees (hot spring, museum etc.), Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By Tinalyon75

We had an Excellent experience and Ken was really accomodating. My family and I would highly recommend this trip for people of any age. He spoke very fluent English which made our experience enjoyable and overall a day well spent!

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