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Private Day Trip from Tokyo to Karuizawa Nature and Culture 1
Private Day Trip from Tokyo to Karuizawa Nature and Culture 2
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Private Day Trip from Tokyo to Karuizawa Nature and Culture

By kansai holiday
Free cancellation available
Price is $350 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • 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

Check availability

GUIDE ADD-ON / NO CAR

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    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
Price details
$350.00 x 1 Traveler$350.00
Total
Price is $350.00
Until Fri, Jul 24

KARUIZAWA 10H TOUR MAX9

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

10H ENGLISH DRIVER-GUIDE: 10-hour Karuizawa tour for up to 9 guests with an English-speaking driver-guide.
Duration: 10 hours: Overtime fee for vehicles up to 13 seats: JPY 5,000 per hour.
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
Price details
$650.00 x 1 Traveler$650.00
Total
Price is $650.00
Until Fri, Jul 24

KARUIZAWA 8H TOUR MAX13

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    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: Overtime fee for vehicles up to 13 seats: JPY 5,000 per hour.
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
Price details
$700.00 x 1 Traveler$700.00
Total
Price is $700.00
Until Fri, Jul 24

KARUIZAWA 10H TOUR MAX6

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

10H ENGLISH DRIVER-GUIDE: 10-hour Karuizawa tour for up to 6 guests with an English-speaking driver-guide.
Duration: 10 hours: Overtime fee for vehicles up to 13 seats: JPY 5,000 per hour.
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
Price details
$590.00 x 1 Traveler$590.00
Total
Price is $590.00
Until Fri, Jul 24

KARUIZAWA 8H CAR ONLY MAX18

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    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: Overtime fee for 18-seat vehicles: JPY 10,000 per hour.
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
Price details
$1,050.00 x 1 Traveler$1,050.00
Total
Price is $1,050.00
Until Fri, Jul 24

KARUIZAWA 8H BUS TOUR MAX44

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    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.Overtime fee for 44-seat buses: JPY 15,000 per hour.
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
Price details
$2,000.00 x 1 Traveler$2,000.00
Total
Price is $2,000.00
Until Fri, Jul 24

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Wi-Fi on board, subject to vehicle availability.
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking driver-guide only if included in the selected option.
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Fuel surcharge
  • Inclusions
    One wheelchair is provided free of charge per booking. Guests must reserve in advance.
  • Inclusions
    One infant seat free of charge, subject to availability and advance request.
  • Inclusions
    Parking Fees
  • Inclusions
    Highway tolls for the arranged route.
  • Inclusions
    30 minutes of free waiting time from the scheduled pickup time.
  • Inclusions
    Private vehicle service according to selected option.
  • Exclusions
    Admission tickets.
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks.
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses.
  • Exclusions
    Extra stops not confirmed in advance.
  • Exclusions
    Out-of-area pickup or drop-off.
  • Exclusions
    Professional licensed guide service, unless separately booked and confirmed.
  • Exclusions
    Overtime fees
  • Exclusions
    night service fees
  • Exclusions
    Driver-guide’s ticket if guests ask them to enter paid attractions or join paid activities
  • Exclusions
    The second and subsequent baby infant seat costs JPY 2,000.

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

  • 1h
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 main street of Old Karuizawa, lined with cafés, bakeries, souvenir shops, restaurants, and local specialty stores. Guests may enjoy free time for lunch, snacks, shopping, or a casual town walk.

St.Paul's Catholic Church Karuizawa

  • 50m
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

  • 1h
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 colorful 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

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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