Karuizawa Private Customizable Full Day Tour
This private and customizable tour for Karuizawa city (in Nagano Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.
Discover 4-5 attractions in Karuizawa City at your own pace on this fully customizable 8-hour full day private tour with an English-speaking (or other language) tour guide. Create a dream tour that’s perfect for your interests and preferences.
After booking, you'll receive a form with varied themes, allowing easy selection based on your interests. Whether it's culture, history, cuisine, nature, or special events, you can highlight your preferences and must-see spots, streamlining our planning process.
Options
Private: 1 Driver + 1 Guide
Private Car: This tour includes private chartered vehicle (1 driver) with a tour expert (1 tour guide). All transportation costs included.
What's included in Karuizawa Private Customizable Full Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
A museum of contemporary art. The museum has a collection of over 1,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, and video installations which focuses on Japanese and international contemporary art from the 1960s to the present. The museum also hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout the year. These exhibitions feature both Japanese and international artists, and they cover a wide range of topics, from new media art to traditional Japanese painting.
A museum of optical illusions. The museum has a collection of over 100 optical illusions, which are created using a variety of techniques, including painting, sculpture, and photography. The museum's exhibits are designed to be interactive, so visitors can walk through them and take pictures.
A popular onsen (hot spring) resort located in the scenic Karuizawa area of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It's known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including lush forests and stunning mountain views.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking professional tour guide
- 8-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf
- Discover 4–5 attractions within the designated tour timeframe.
- Transportation within the city only
- Gratuities (optional)
- Meals, food, and drinks (At your own expense)
- Fees for optional tours and activities for guests and tour guide
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Moderate Cancellation Policy:
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event
- PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:
- After your booking, you will receive a link to the Karuizawa Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Karuizawa Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date
- Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences
- If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable
- Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today
- Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
- Custom Itinerary:
- Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour
- How far in advance should I book?
- Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund
- What if I'm late?
- We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
- Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
- Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
- Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
- Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
If guests are already in Karuizawa, the tour guide will pick up the guest at their hotel (if it's within the city center). If not, pick-up location will be provided to the guest before the tour date (the pick-up location will likely be at a convenient location, such as a train station). More details will be provided after booking.
Meeting / End Points
- The tour typically commences at Karuizawa Station. The detailed pictures and instruction will be sent after the booking is confirmed
