City: Chubu
Top Things to do in Chubu
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What to do and see in Chubu, Japan: The Best Food Tours
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.
Restaurants in Chubu
1. Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Day Trip from Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto Via Bullet Train and then Travel through the streets of this stunning town at the base of Mt. Fuji. Our Mt. Fuji Food tour takes place in the lovely town of Fujinomiya, just at the base of the most famous mountain in Japan. With deep clear mountain spring water- Fujinomiya is a great place for delicious food, sake, soba noodles and green tea. Get off the beaten track of the Tokyo-Kyoto corridor and discover true local furusato (home town) spirit. Fujinomiya is an easy day trip from Tokyo (or an overnight visit that will give you more time to explore!) Upon arriving in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka — The brand new Mt Fuji World Heritage Cultural Center is our starting point to explore this special place. Hop on the super-fast Shinkansen (bullet train) enjoy a classic train bento and snacks, and discover this hidden gem! This tour features 5 specialty food stops and a traditional local lunch!
Inclusions: Travel arrangements and guided bullet train trip from Tokyo, Kyoto, Or Osaka, Try local dishes at 6 food stops, Local Shops and Sightseeing, Return travel to your starting city.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation costs , Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)
Reviewed By 411jacquiel
Guide was very knowledgeable and provided lots of insight into the cherry blossoms and their history and tradition
2. Private group Local Food Tour in Takayama
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
*This tour is designed for tourists from foreign countries. Enjoy tasting a variety of local food and saké in Takayama on this 2.5-hour tour. Visit local shops that you can’t find on your own to taste and learn about the culture and history related to them. A local guide will explain the culinary culture and history that developed in Takayama due to its isolated location. Explore the old town with an exotic atmosphere. Soak-up the daily lives of people in Takayama and discover the special fascination of the rural Japan.
Inclusions: Tasting the local foods
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By michellew822
My husband, my two best friends and I had the lovely opportunity to spend a beautiful day exploring Takayama with Miyako. She was so knowledgeable and took us to places we wouldn’t normally have gone to. The food we got to try was everything we wanted to try from Japan and then some! We also got to see an amazing Sake brewery and experience the delicious libation all while learning of the culture of Takayama. Miyako was everything you would want in a tour guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, funny, and adorable. She was incredibly personable and she took some amazing pictures for us. Highly recommend this tour. It exceeded our expectations!
3. Making Soba Experience
Soba is one of the most representative food culture in Japan, which is rich in taste and nutrition. Japanese people traditionally eat soba (buckwheat noodles) on New Year's Eve to wish for a long lasting life like its long length of noodles. This program provides you an opportunity to learn how to make soba. Making delicious soba needs sophisticated skills, but do not hastate and let's enjoy making soba from beginning to end; making a dough of soba noodles and cut the dough into noodles. After you learn the process of soba making, you will taste fresh soba made by your instructor.
Inclusions: Lecture fee, All necessary tools and materials (rental), Disposable apron, English speaking guide, Tasting fresh soba made by your instructor
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation
Reviewed By Canzee
Great experience, wonderful Chef & Staff. We were taught how to cook tempura batter, plus preparation and presentation of Sushi. Lots of hands on training. Then at the end we had the food we prepared to eat for lunch. Totally recommend trying this experience, you wont be disappointed.
4. Private Charter to Mt.Fuji, Gotemba Outlets and Riding Pirate Ship of Hakone!
• This charter plan suits for group tour of families and friends. We offer hotel pick up and drop off ( for hotel within Tokyo and Chiba area) as per guests' requirement. • To visit iconic sightseeings in Mt. Fuji area, including Fuji Subaru Line, Mt. Fuji 5th Station (with the power spot Mt. Fuji Komitake Shrine), Gotemba Premium Outlets and Lake Ashi. • Make a breezy experience by taking the lavishly decorated Pirate Ship and tour on glistening Lake Ashi with greenery around. Here an inverted image of Mt. Fuji could be viewed which is one of the most stunning angles of Mt. Fuji! • Lunch is served with all-you-can-eat chicken or pork Shabu-shabu! Buffet menu also includes rice, salad, udon, curry and dessert etc.! Please feel free to take your choice at drink bar too. • Shop at Gotemba Premium Outlets with 5～15％ discount ticket. • All fees are included in this tour price.
Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees
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Reviewed By dianawN8133UL
The itinerary was as exactly what I had expected out of the tour - efficient conduct and punctual to the core. The multilingual audio tour was informative and provided quite a comprehensive background information prior to arrival at each tourist attraction. The day was especially glorious with blue sky, hardly any cloud in sight and with plenty of sun - couldn't have picked a better day myself to go on this tour. Don't expect any commentary in English by a tour guide or even a guided tour because there is none - that's what the headset provided at the start of the tour is for and this tour is pretty much free and easy, provided you adhere to the time specified by the tour guide. There was 1 thing on the itinerary which was clear - at Lake Shikotsu, entrance to the ice festival was out of pocket. That didn't bother me that much as the scenery on Lake Shikotsu did plenty to keep me occupied. I enjoyed myself so thoroughly this trip that I had forgotten to obtain the tourist stamp at each attraction - only remembering to get one during my last stop at Mt Usuzan. Oh well, it's better than nothing.
5. gided japanese food tour in okazaki(aichi)
Okazaki, the second largest city in Aichi Prefecture, has a long history and you can enjoy traditional buildings and food. It is also a recommended place for sightseeing because of its convenience. Make fun memories with the guide staff.
Inclusions: Gratuities, Dinner, 3drinks&3foods Okazaki's traditional Japanese cuisine
Exclusions: Eating and drinking expenses other than the above Purchase is possible at your own expense
Reviewed By jknotek1234
This tour never happened, because the tour guide never contacted us to coordinate an official meeting time and place. I emailed and called several times, but heard nothing in response. So, our group met at the departure point at the first available time slot listed on the tour description, just to do our due diligence. That was a waste of time, as you can probably imagine. We had to change our plans, which is always a "fun" thing to do when you're only on vacation for a week.
6. Kanazawa Fisherman’s Wharf Night Exploration tour
In Japan, fish auctions take place early in the morning. Here at Kanazawa Fishing Port, there are only a few fish auction venues in Japan. The tour can be enjoyed by small children. Experts will explain the types of fish caught in this fishing port and the fishing methods. You can explore a huge refrigerator to freeze fish that can only be experienced on this tour. And you can eat freshly landed fish at restaurants where only local residents can go.
Inclusions: For dinner, a set meal of fresh fish is served at the dining room in the fishing port.
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By HenryTen
What a great idea. Our guides were local graduate students who gave us a unique (and entertaining) look at Kanazawa. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic and good company. We had hoped to do a "behind the scenes" tour of the nighttime fishing wharf when the catch comes in and is sold. Darn that Typhoon! The fisherman stayed home because of high seas, so instead we got a tour of nighttime Kanazawa, which we really enjoyed.
7. Katsunuma Wineries and Sake Brewery Full-Day Tour & Tastings By Car Near Mt Fuji
In this full-day tour by private car, our guides bring you to Katsunuma, in the picturesque Koshu Valley near Mt Fuji, where most of Japan's wine is produced. There, at three award-winning wineries, you'll enjoy tasting delicious wines made from not only Western grapes but also the indigenous Koshu variety for which Japanese winemaking is best known. Between wine tastings and a delicious gourmet lunch at a 5-star restaurant, our guides bring you to vista points where you'll have magnificent views of undulating hills, spectacular lakeshores and Mt Fuji. A fascinating tour of a sake brewery tops off this delightful day (or substitute an additional winery visit, if you prefer). This tour is accessible and fun regardless of your level of experience with wine. It's an excellent choice for your vacation or as a gift to family or friends. Unlike our other tours, there is no bike riding during this tour. Your guides will be native English speakers who also speak and read some Japanese.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Light snacks included. Special dietary needs accommodated., Prix-fixe lunch at a 5-star restaurant., Three tastings at wineries and one tasting at a sake brewery (or substitute a fourth winery for the brewery, if you prefer).
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Reviewed By bloomdea
Excellent bike and cave tour for the whole family. Aaron and Tamie were fantastic tour guides. I highly recommend their bike tours!
8. Small-Group Full-Day Ama Divers Tour in Toba with Lunch
This tour features unique aspects of Japanese culture and history that even Japanese people might not really know of. Experience the Amas' diving show Mikimoto Pearl island followed by a visit to a pearl museum.
Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Snacks
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