Self Guided Tour in Karuizawa with Bullet Train Ticket

12 to 14 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Karuizawa at your own pace with our private self-guided tour, which includes a bullet train ticket from Tokyo Station to Karuizawa Station. Here are some recommended ways to make the most of your time:

Firstly, enjoy shopping at Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, conveniently located just in front of Karuizawa Station. This plaza boasts a diverse range of boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and shops, each offering an array of local specialty products. It ensures that visitors can enjoy a rich and varied shopping experience.

For those who appreciate the beauty of nature, make sure to visit Shiraito Falls and Kumobaike Pond to immerse yourself in a serene atmosphere. Additionally, Old Karuizawa Street provides a unique and historical experience for those exploring the area. Take a leisurely stroll along this charming historical shopping street.

Customize your itinerary to match your specific needs and interests!

What's Included

Sawaya's strawberry jam as a souvenir
Round Bullet Train Ticket from Tokyo Station
Personal expences
A tour guide
Food and beverages

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Tokyo Station

There is no tour guide for this tour. Please board the Shinkansen by yourself. The deperature and arrival time for shinkansen will be decided 10 days before the tour. We will inform you by Email once it is confirmed.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 to 14 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tokyo Station

    Departure from Tokyo station: 6:28am - 9:44am The departure time for Shinkansen will be decided 10 days before the tour. We will notify you by email once the train schedule is finalized. Please take the designated train. It cannot be rescheduled.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    The Sawaya Strawberry Jam as souvenir can be redeemed at the Sawaya Karuizawa Station store located on the 3rd floor of Karuizawa Station from 10 AM to 7 PM. Please be sure to bring your redemption voucher for the exchange. Please allow for some extra time as there might be a wait, so come with some flexibility in your schedule.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    The Karuizawa Shopping Plaza is one of the largest outlet malls in Nagano. It boasts a wide array of boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and shops, each offering an assortment of local specialty products, ensuring that visitors can indulge in a rich and diverse shopping experience. Moreover, the plaza is enveloped by the stunning natural beauty of the region, allowing guests to savor the ever-changing landscapes that unfold with each passing season. It is unquestionably a must visit location!

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Located at the source of the Yugawa River, this truly beautiful waterfall is 3m high and 70m wide, with hundreds of strands of underground water falling like white threads from the rocks. Visit the healing spot full of negative ions!

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Old Karuizawa Ginza Street is a charming historical shopping street. This well-preserved area exudes a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of the early 20th century, with its wooden buildings and cobblestone streets. The street is lined with boutique shops offering a variety of locally made goods, making it an ideal place for relaxed shopping. It also features cozy cafes and restaurants. It is a delightful destination that changes with the seasons, providing a unique and historical experience for those exploring Karuizawa.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Kumobaike pond has a very serene atmosphere with beautiful seasonal reflections on its surface. The area around Kumobaike Pond is a 1 km walking bath where you can enjoy the scenery while taking a leisurely stroll.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Harunire terrace consists of 9 buildings nestled alongside clear stream and connected by wooden decks, as if weaving between more than 100 native haru elm trees. The 16 unique stores and restaurants based on the concept of “everyday like in Karuizawa” will enrich your Karuizawa lifestyle. Also if you have enough time, Why don't you try the hot spring at Hoshino Onsen, which is only a 5-minute walk from Harunire Terrace?

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Return to Tokyo station: 18:52pm - 23:08pm *Weekdays: 18:52pm - 20:52pm / Holidays: 22:12pm - 23:08pm The arrival time for Shinkansen will be decided 10 days before the tour. We will notify you by email once the train schedule is finalized. Please take the designated train. It cannot be rescheduled.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Yomiuri Travel Service Co., LTD

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Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Rail Tours
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