The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Chubu, Japan

July 24, 2021 Major Galusha

The Chūbu region (中部地方, Chūbu-chihō), Central region, or Central Japan (中部日本) is a region in the middle of Honshū, Japan's main island. Chūbu has a population of 21,715,822 as of 2010.. It encompasses nine prefectures (ken): Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyama, and Yamanashi.
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1. 1-Day Togakushi Forest Shrines & Mountain Ninja Tour

Nagano Station, Japan, 〒380-0921 長野県長野市大字栗田59 Snow Monkey Resorts
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Sitting just outside Nagano City, the forests of Togakushi are home to some of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines - a place linked to the very creation myths of Japan itself and the mountain refuge of the Togakure Ninja. This engaging tour takes you along short sections of the pilgrimage trails of the ‘Togakushi Kodo’ and deep into myth and legend. Including visits to two of the most important shrines, the Togakushi Ninja Museum and ending at the grand avenue of giant cedars.

Inclusions: English-speaking guide, Transport from/to Nagano Station & Togakushi using public bus, Lunch, Entry ticket to the Togakushi Ninja Museum, Guided tour at all listed attractions

Exclusions: Shinkansen/Bullet Train ticket, Accommodation, Additional food, snacks & drinks

Reviewed By LyceTherece

AMAZING Valentine's Day! Our guide (Peter, I believe) was absolutely fantastic, offering information, fun facts and history at every turn. He went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful, and it was, despite abnormally warm weather keeping the monkeys away from the onsen, and COVID precautions causing an early end to the lantern festival. Our guide was super knowledgeable and helpful, and went above and beyond to provide a memorable tour for us all. He was the epitome of the hospitality and kindness that I love so much about Japan!

2. Private Custom Full-Day Tour of Shirakawa-go from Takayama

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Shirakawa-go is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site for being a village with houses made in the historical "gassho-zukuri" architecture (thatched roof house). This is an area where you can feel the magnificent nature and old lifestyle culture with Hirase-onsen where the onsen source comes from the foot of sacred mountain Hakusan. This private tour will help to make your trip an unforgettable one.

Inclusions: Local guide (if option selected), Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By Glenn B

We cancelled the tour in advance and have NEVER been refunded the payment, my advice to anybody is to avoid at all costs this tour

3. Private Mt Fuji and the Gotemba Outlet in One Day from Tokyo

Tokyo Star Agency
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A day tour around Mt. Fuji, its nearby sites and shopping at the Gotemba Premium Outlet, Japans largest outlet mall. As this car service tour on the mini-van is completely yours, we are very flexible to customize it if you have any request. The guides that we afford are English, French, Spanish, Chinese and Korean speaking guide all having their national qualification so please request your preferred language when you reserve.

Inclusions: Round-trip private transfer in an air-conditioned minivan, English, Japanese or French speaking local guide (Chinese and Korean speaking guide available upon request), Hotel pickup and drop-off, One bottled water per person, DVD player in minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By Tigerland83

We had a wonderful day with Takashi as our guide. We visited Arakura Sengen Park and Shrine, 4th Station, Wind and Ice Caves, Mt Fuji Panoramic Ropeway and Oishi Park. We were very lucky and got to see Mt. Fuji all day. Takashi was very knowledgeable about all sites and the history of Japan and we would highly recommend this tour.

4. Private Tour of Shirakawago from Kanazawa (Half Day)

Kanazawa Walking Tours
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Explore the world heritage hamlet of Shirakawa-go on our 4-hour package tour with access to a private vehicle exclusively for you and your fellow travelers. Our English-speaking driver will take you to the World UNESCO site of Shirakawa-go. We collect you from your hotel lobby and whisk you off to the UNESCO village of Shirakawago. Our morning or afternoon driving tours are designed for those looking for convenient access to this beautiful but remote mountain village

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, English Speaking Driver, Private Car

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Reviewed By Cameandsawit

Nozomi Kondo gave us a really superb guided tour. Spoke excellent English. Knew her subject perfectly. Amusing and bright personality. Went well over the allotted time to ensure we saw everything and then sent extra information by email for the next day and to help us with our travels.

5. Moka's Nagoya Tour 【Nagoya Highlight Tour】 Nagoya Castle, Sakae, Osu Kannon

Nagoya Station, 1-chōme-1-4 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan Moka's Nagoya Tour
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Customized private tour with friendly 100% local guide Moka! You can enjoy the BEST selections of Nagoya spots !! We will visit .. 1. Nagoya Castle -Explore samurai residence "Hommaru Palace" and enjoy history 2. Sakae Oasis 21 -Beautiful view of TV tower, called Spaceship-aqua 3. Nagoya Local Food -Choose from various kinds of Nagoya restaurants 4. Sakae Shopping Area -Enjoy modern downtown city 5. Osu Kannon Arcade and Temple  -Explore old street & visit shrine and temple . This plan is customizable so please let me know your ideas and favorites !! Meet at Golden Clock in Nagoya station 9:15 !! (Flexible) We mainly take bus and subway for transportation. . [Important Notice] * Solo traveler is charged extra 4000yen. * I have my baby to take care of, so I need to check the nursery before confirm your tour.Thank you for understanding. * Nagoya Castle main tower is closed because of the construction, but you can fully enjoy exploring Hommaru Palace samurai residence!

Inclusions: Guide fee

Exclusions: Rough estimates below. You need to pay yours and guides., Entrance fee (¥ 500 / each),  Transportation fee (¥ 2000 / each), Food fee (¥ 2500 / each)

Reviewed By Mikks2020

From the pick up at our hotel to City Tour and lunch everything was excellent, Moka is very accomodating and knowledgeable on the tourist spots we’ve visited. She even extend her way as we requested to visit the Toyota Museum which was not included in the itinerary. She speaks good english and assist you all her way. Highly recommended!

6. Takayama Half-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

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This value-packed trip with a nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Takayama! Takayama features an atmospheric townscape, with Meiji-era inns and hillside shrines in a riverside setting. In addition, many museums, galleries and temples make their home in the city's 17th century layout. Be sure to come see the Takayama Festival, held once in spring and once in autumn, but be prepared for the crowds as the festivals attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Private transportation

Reviewed By Cwshaman

The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.

7. [Day trip bus tour from Kanazawa Station] Weekend only! World Heritage Shirakawago Day Bus Tour

金沢駅 団体バス乗降場, 1 Chome-6 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0031, Japan White Ring
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This is a weekend-only bus tour from Kanazawa Station. This tour will visit Shirakawa-go, a world heritage site. Since the English staff will accompany you, it is a safe tour for foreigners. A guide will give you a walking map on the bus. We will also guide you to highlights and souvenirs in advance. The tour bus will take you to the Shirakawa Gosho Castle Castle Observatory, so you can enjoy an efficient walk. Lunch includes local dishes from the Hida region and Japanese set meals full of mountain food. There is no need to worry about meals, so you can take a leisurely walk. The tour includes a hand-baked rice cracker experience. Bake yourself a traditional Japanese rice snack. Try eating a baked rice cracker.

Inclusions: Japanese set meal using traditional food from the Hida region

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Reviewed By 855edwinak

We had the best experience on outlr tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and funny. Very good local insight. The tour ran on time and lunch was the best meal we have had in Japan. Would highly recommend!

8. Takayama downtown online tour with expert guide

Takayama, Gifu, Japan Luca - Amico del solevante
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Online tour in streaming with expert guide: I am the only foreigner guide with experience in Takayama. I speak Italian, English and Japanese. I have lived in Japan since 2007. More than 20 years in customer service and hospitality. Where and what: Takayama, Japan downtown Sanmachi Suji In this video call I walk through Takayama most famous road. I will present to you the city within 30 minutes from different aspects: Geography Economy Art & Culture History Local crafts, focal foods Introduction to sake making What you need: 1) A pair of headphones with microphone 2) To smartphone / Computer / Laptop 3) One of the apps (Whatzapp, Facetime, Skype) Make sure that the internet connection and video quality works! The price is for device not per person!

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Reviewed By Karenc88

I took the 30 minutes tour (online). I felt like I was walking down the streets of Takayama with Luca. Throgh a videocall, Luca was showing me around Takayama, talking about its history and traditions. It was a nice chance to learn more about the past and the present of this beautiful village. The tour made me want to go back to this beautiful town as soon as possible! Thank you Luca!

9. Private Tour: Chartered Car to Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko or Hakone and Lake Ashi

Tokyo Star Agency
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A full day to take the best shots of the scenic Mt Fuji and have cultural experiences. In this activity you can choose on either spending the day around the most popular Lake Kawaguchi and five lakes of Mt Fuji, starting from a perfect shot at the Arakurasengen Park for a panoramic view of Mt Fuji and the five-story pagoda on your background etc,. The other choice will be Hakone well-known place for its hot spring resort, Hakone Shrine with its torii gate standing on the Lake Ashi where cruising is also recommended and ride a ropeway to reach for another scenic view from 1327 meter high. Your guide will be picking you up at your requested central location in Tokyo at 8:30 am. Lunch will be served with the local traditional dish of the region at your expense. Please tell us how you would like to spend your day and we will be happy to give you the best of it.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup/drop-off, Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan, Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available), One bottled water per person

Exclusions: Entrance fees (hot spring, museum etc.), Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By Tinalyon75

We had an Excellent experience and Ken was really accomodating. My family and I would highly recommend this trip for people of any age. He spoke very fluent English which made our experience enjoyable and overall a day well spent!

10. 1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano Tour

Nagano Station, Japan, 〒380-0921 長野県長野市大字栗田59 Snow Monkey Resorts
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Take in some of the highlights of Nagano with this engaging tour starting with a visit to Zenko-ji Temple – one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan - followed by sake tasting and lunch at a nearby restaurant. It's then time to head to the Snow Monkey Park and its world-famous hot spring-bathing monkeys! All led by a locally-based English-speaking guide, this tour is a great way to see the best that Nagano has to offer and get up close and personal with its most famous furry residents! From Dec.1st 2020 until Mar.15 2021 guests based in Hakuba have the option of joining this tour by using our morning shuttle service from the Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal*. Departing at 08:20, our staff will have you board the tour bus and begin your journey toward the Snow Monkey Park. *Please note, that the guide will join the tour from JR Nagano Station.

Inclusions: Transportation fee from Nagano to the Snow Monkey Park and between activities/attractions, Lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available, please try to let us know in advance), Sake tasting, English-speaking guide

Exclusions: Shinkansen/bullet train tickets, Entry to paid attractions at Zenko-ji , Additional food, snacks and drinks

Reviewed By LyceTherece

AMAZING Valentine's Day! Our guide (Peter, I believe) was absolutely fantastic, offering information, fun facts and history at every turn. He went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful, and it was, despite abnormally warm weather keeping the monkeys away from the onsen, and COVID precautions causing an early end to the lantern festival. Our guide was super knowledgeable and helpful, and went above and beyond to provide a memorable tour for us all. He was the epitome of the hospitality and kindness that I love so much about Japan!

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