Experience Overview
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 Karuizawa at your own pace on this fully customizable private tour with a professional English-speaking tour guide. Other languages may also be available upon request, depending on guide availability.
With many options and attractions to choose from in the city, it may seem easier to choose a set tour that is already available, but after you book this Custom Tour, Japan Awaits will work with you to create an itinerary based on your interests, preferences and selected tour duration.
After booking, you’ll receive a Custom Tour form where you can share your preferred locations, interests, hotel details, food preferences, preferred timing and other requests. Your itinerary will then be planned based on those preferences, your selected transportation option, operating hours, availability, route and what can realistically be covered within the booked time.
Requested attractions, activities and reservations are subject to availability. If a specific request cannot be arranged, suitable alternatives may be recommended.
Depending on the options available for your selected tour, you may be able to choose between public transport or a private vehicle with a personal driver. Transportation is selected as part of the booking process.
Included & Not Included
Included
- • A fully customized tour for your selected duration, with itinerary planning based on your interests and preferences
- • Standard restaurant and venue reservation support where applicable and compatible with the planned itinerary
- • Transportation within the tour city according to the transportation option selected in your booking
- • Professional English-speaking tour guide; other languages may be available upon request
- • Hotel meeting, pickup and drop-off arrangements within the city covered by the selected tour, depending on your transportation option and itinerary
Not Included
- • Meals, food and drinks for guests
- • Entrance fees for guests and the tour guide, unless specifically arranged in advance
- • Fees for optional tours and activities
- • Personal expenses
- • Gratuities (optional)
Suggested Locations
Below are some of the locations that may be considered for your custom tour. Your final itinerary will be planned based on your interests, selected tour duration, transportation option and preferences.
Hoshino Area & Architecture
Riverside resort atmosphere, distinctive churches and relaxing onsen experiences in the Hoshino area.
Harunire Terrace
City & Local Life · Riverside shops and dining
Stone Church Karuizawa
Temples & Shrines · Distinctive organic architecture
Karuizawa Kogen Church
Temples & Shrines · Historic Karuizawa church
Hoshino Onsen Tonbo-no-yu
Onsen & Wellness · Popular day-use onsen
Nature & Seasonal Scenery
Ponds, waterfalls and forest scenery that highlight Karuizawa’s natural setting.
Kumoba Pond
Nature & Scenic Views · Scenic pond and seasonal foliage
Shiraito Falls
Nature & Scenic Views · Forest waterfall
Karuizawa Sengataki Hot Spring
Onsen & Wellness · Relaxation option near Sengataki
Town & Culture
A historic shopping street and an indoor contemporary-art option for a different side of Karuizawa.
Old Karuizawa Ginza Street
City & Local Life · Historic shopping street
Museum of Contemporary Art Karuizawa
Art & Museums · Contemporary art and indoor cultural stop
Other Locations
Other locations may also be requested. Locations outside Karuizawa will be reviewed based on your selected tour duration, transportation, route and availability.
Suggested Locations Map
Explore suggested locations that may be considered when planning your custom Karuizawa tour.
Additional Information
Your Custom Tour Form
After booking, you’ll receive a Custom Tour form where you can share your interests, preferred locations, hotel details, food preferences, preferred timing and other requests.
Hotel Meeting, Pickup & Drop-off
Your tour can generally begin at your hotel or accommodation within Karuizawa. The exact arrangement will depend on your selected transportation option, itinerary and booked duration.
Standard Guide Service Hours
Custom Day Tours are generally scheduled within our standard guide service hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Earlier start times or later finishing times may be possible upon request, depending on itinerary requirements and guide availability.
Locations Outside Karuizawa
Same-day travel to locations outside the tour city may be possible depending on total travel time, selected tour duration, transportation, route and availability. Japan Awaits will review these requests individually.
Before You Book
Review the booking information below and find answers to common questions about planning your custom Karuizawa tour.
Standard Cancellation Policy
- 20 days or less before the event: 25% cancellation fee
- 14 days or less before the event: 50% cancellation fee
- 7 days or less before the event: 100% cancellation fee
