Private Day Trip from Tokyo to Karuizawa Nature and Culture

By kansai holiday

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
10h
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Escape from Tokyo and enjoy a relaxing private day trip to Karuizawa, one of Japan’s most famous highland resort towns. This route combines refreshing nature, elegant forest scenery, historic streets, church architecture, and stylish resort shopping areas.

Visit Shiraito Falls, known for its delicate curtain-like streams of water, then enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Kumoba Pond and the surrounding highland forest. Continue to Old Karuizawa Ginza Street for local snacks, cafés, souvenirs, and a charming town walk. You can also stop by St. Paul’s Catholic Church before heading to the Hoshino Area, where you may explore Harunire Terrace, forest paths, cafés, shops, or seasonal resort scenery.

This private tour is suitable for couples, families, friends, and small groups who want a comfortable and flexible way to visit Karuizawa from Tokyo without arranging trains, taxis, or local transfers.

Activity location

Kumoba Pond
- Karuizawa
- 389-0102, Karuizawa-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kumoba Pond
- Karuizawa
- 389-0102, Karuizawa-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

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Dates

Travellers

KARUIZAWA GUIDE ADD-ON 8-10H

10h
English

GUIDE ADD-ON SERVICE: Private guide add-on for Karuizawa car tours. Must be booked with a vehicle option; no car included.
DO NOT BOOK ALONE: No vehicle, driver, fuel, tolls, parking, attraction tickets, meals, or extra tour time included.
Pickup included

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€306.60 x 1 Traveller€306.60

Total

Until Mon, 13 Jul

KARUIZAWA 10H TOUR MAX9

10h
English

10H ENGLISH DRIVER-GUIDE: 10-hour Karuizawa tour for up to 9 guests with an English-speaking driver-guide.
Duration: 10 hours
TOKYO-KARUIZAWA-TOKYO: Visit Shiraito Falls, Kumoba Pond, Old Ginza, St. Paul’s Church, and Hoshino Area.
MAX9 / BASIC GUIDE SUPPORT: Driver-guide gives basic English sightseeing support. Not licensed guide. Up to 10 suitcases.
Pickup included

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€569.40 x 1 Traveller€569.40

Total

Until Mon, 13 Jul

KARUIZAWA 8H TOUR MAX13

10h
English

8H PRIVATE CAR ONLY: 8-hour Karuizawa private car service for up to 13 guests. No guide or English driver included.
Duration: 8 hours
TOKYO-KARUIZAWA-TOKYO: Visit selected Karuizawa stops within 8 hours. Route depends on traffic and guest pace.
MAX13 / DRIVER ONLY: For 10–11 guests, up to 6 pieces of 28-inch luggage can be accommodated. For 13 guests, carry-on luggage only.
Pickup included

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€613.20 x 1 Traveller€613.20

Total

Until Mon, 13 Jul

KARUIZAWA 10H TOUR MAX6

10h
English

10H ENGLISH DRIVER-GUIDE: 10-hour Karuizawa tour for up to 6 guests with an English-speaking driver-guide.
Duration: 10 hours
TOKYO-KARUIZAWA-TOKYO: Visit Shiraito Falls, Kumoba Pond, Old Ginza, St. Paul’s Church, and Hoshino Area.
MAX6 / BASIC GUIDE SUPPORT: Driver-guide gives basic English sightseeing support. Not licensed guide. Up to 4 suitcases.
Pickup included

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€516.84 x 1 Traveller€516.84

Total

Until Mon, 13 Jul

KARUIZAWA 8H CAR ONLY MAX18

10h
English

8H PRIVATE CAR ONLY: 8-hour Karuizawa private vehicle service for up to 18 guests. No guide or English driver included.
Duration: 8 hours
TOKYO-KARUIZAWA-TOKYO: Visit Shiraito Falls, Kumoba Pond, Old Ginza, St. Paul’s Church, and Hoshino Area.
MAX18 / DRIVER ONLY: Up to 18 guests and 15 suitcases. Driver only, no guide or English driver. Non-refundable within 72h before tour.
Pickup included

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€919.80 x 1 Traveller€919.80

Total

Until Mon, 13 Jul

KARUIZAWA 8H BUS TOUR MAX44

10h
English

8H PRIVATE BUS ONLY: 8-hour Karuizawa private bus service for up to 44 guests. No guide or English driver included.
Duration: 8 hours: Visit selected Karuizawa stops within 8 hours. Route must fit time, traffic, and parking rules.
TOKYO-KARUIZAWA-TOKYO
BUS MAX44 / DRIVER ONLY: Up to 44 guests and 45 suitcases. Driver only, no guide or English driver. Non-refundable within 72h before tour.
Pickup included

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€1,752.00 x 1 Traveller€1,752.00

Total

Until Mon, 13 Jul

What's included, what's not

Wi-Fi on board, subject to vehicle availability.
English-speaking driver-guide only if included in the selected option.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
One infant seat free of charge, subject to availability and advance request.
Parking Fees
Highway tolls for the arranged route.
30 minutes of free waiting time from the scheduled pickup time.
Private vehicle service according to selected option.
Admission tickets.
Meals and drinks.
Personal expenses.
Extra stops not confirmed in advance.
Out-of-area pickup or drop-off.

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Tokyo (Pass by)

This tour starts and ends in Tokyo. We will pick up guests at the agreed location in Tokyo and return them to Tokyo after the tour.

Kumoba Pond

45m

Walk around the peaceful pond area and enjoy reflections of trees and sky on the water. This is a popular photo stop, especially during autumn foliage season. The nearby forest atmosphere gives guests a relaxing highland resort experience.

Old Karuizawa Main Street

1h 30m

Explore the high street of Old Karuizawa, lined with cafés, bakeries, souvenir shops, restaurants, and local speciality stores. Guests may enjoy free time for lunch, snacks, shopping, or a casual town walk.

St.Paul's Catholic Church Karuizawa

30m

Stop by one of the symbolic landmarks of Old Karuizawa. The church is known for its simple wooden style and peaceful atmosphere. Exterior viewing and photo time are usually included, subject to church rules and event schedules.

Karuizawa Hoshino Area

1h

Visit the stylish Hoshino resort area, where guests may enjoy Harunire Terrace, cafés, boutique shops, forest paths, and seasonal scenery. The visit may be adjusted depending on parking availability, weather, and guest preference.

Shiraito Falls

45m

Enjoy one of Karuizawa’s most scenic natural spots. The waterfall flows gently over a wide rock surface, creating a beautiful curtain-like appearance. The surrounding forest scenery changes by season, with fresh greenery in summer and colourful leaves in autumn.

Tokyo (Pass by)

This tour starts and ends in Tokyo. We will pick up guests at the agreed location in Tokyo and return them to Tokyo after the tour.

Location

Activity location

Kumoba Pond
- Karuizawa
- 389-0102, Karuizawa-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kumoba Pond
- Karuizawa
- 389-0102, Karuizawa-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

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