Top Chubu Rail Tours

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Kanazawa/Nagano: Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall Day Tour

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route offers a remarkable journey through Japan's Northern Japan Alps, showcasing stunning alpine scenery and unique transportation experiences. Traverse the route via cable cars, ropeways, and buses, while witnessing breathtaking landscapes that change with the seasons. Highlights include the famous Yuki-no-Otani Snow Corridor in spring, vibrant autumn foliage, and the impressive Kurobe Dam. Each season reveals a different side of this natural wonder, making it a year-round destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. -Take comfortable bus from Nagano/Kanazawa, explore Northern Alps. -Spring-limited "Snow Wall Valley", a spectacular snow wall landscape that you must see once. -Visit world-class engineering marvel, the Kurobe Dam, experience firsthand the magnificent grandeur of Japan's largest dam. -Enjoy unique journey using six different mountain transportation in one day. -Special gift: Hokushinetsu specialty and local cuisine "Sasa Sushi".

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Kanazawa/Nagano: Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall Day Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $225

Kanazawa 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(60)

from $141

Price varies by group size

Toyama 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

This private 6 hour walking tour with an experienced English speaking and Licensed tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Toyama! Discover Toyama like never before! Ride the charming Toyama City Tram, explore the historic streets of Iwase, admire world-class art at the Glass Art Museum, and craft traditional herbal pills at Ikedaya Yasubei Shoten. This immersive tour blends history, culture, and hands-on experiences, making it perfect for curious travelers. Book now for an unforgettable Toyama adventure!

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Toyama 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(9)

from $151

Price varies by group size

Full Day Tour to Kurobe Gorge and Unazuki Onsen from Kanazawa

In the Northern Japanese Alps lies a small beautiful onsen town sitting at the entrance of an even more amazing sight, Japanese deepest V-shaped gorge, Kurobe Gorge. On this tour you can experience the great natural beauty of Japan with the small town feel of a popular onsen resort. Your local guide will show you foot baths and healing buddhas, ride on the trolley train across spectacular gorges and finally walk in nature with onsen water rivers. City and scenery, bridges and buddhas, trolley trains and scenic walks, fully enjoy a lesser traveled part of Japan in Unazuki Onsen and the Kurobe Gorge!

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Full Day Tour to Kurobe Gorge and Unazuki Onsen from Kanazawa

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(17)

from $213

Day Tour from Kanazawa OR Toyama: Snow Wall and Mysterious Valley

The stunning Japanese Alps stretch from the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Japan with beautiful scenery throughout. The Northern Alps in Toyama is the famous Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route. This route stretches across a mountain range and goes over magnificent gorges, charming lakes and seemingly endless highlands. During the winter time this area is transformed into a white paradise, with snows walls that can stretch as high as 20 meters(60 feet). On this tour you will ride one of our company buses to get to Murodo, where you can walk along this snow wall and enjoy the other winter sights in the area. On the way there, we will have a brief stop in Ashikuraji, the traditional start of the climb to Mt. Tateyama. Learn about how people viewed heaven and hell and this mountains role in those. Let’s venture together into history and then the “Roof of Japan” and revel in this mountains region’s beauty.

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Day Tour from Kanazawa OR Toyama: Snow Wall and Mysterious Valley

10 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(31)

from $247

Kanazawa 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Kanazawa is home to stroll gardens, teahouses, and magnificent architecture that dates back to the Edo Period, but understanding the history behind its most notable sites requires a lot of research. Save yourself time, and learn about Kanazawa from a local’s perspective by going on a customized walking tour. You can select the places you visit—such as Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle—then a private guide provides fascinating commentary and cultural insights along the way.

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Kanazawa 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(111)

from $119

Price varies by group size

Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Enjoy a private, full day walking tour of Niigata with a government-licensed and multilingual guide. Niigata is a beautiful city located on Japan's northwest coast, facing the Sea of Japan. Its perfect climate and verdant landscape helped to make it an agricultural powerhouse, known for its long heritage of rice and sake production. Lets us know your interests and your guide will customize a tour that is made specifically for you.

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Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(14)

from $151

Price varies by group size

Nagoya Full-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(62)

from $141

Price varies by group size

Kanazawa 6hr Private Guided Tour and Geisha Performance:Tea Time

This 4hr private customized walking tour includes a 2hr Geisha (Geigi) performance and Tea time experience! Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa with your English-speaking guide, who will efficiently show you the city, such as Kenrokuen Garden—one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens—Higashi Chaya District, a teahouse area from the Edo period. After the walk, enjoy a rare Geisha experience—typically not open to first-time visitors—in a private setting at a historic machiya. Watch elegant traditional dance and join in ozashiki games. Then have a relax moment tasting Matcha tea with a traditional beatiful sweet. Choose 2-3 spots from the list in the tour information to create your itinerary and inform your guide post booking. Note*1:Children age 6 and under are free. Dinner not included, but you may bring food. Note*2:Minimum charge is for two adults, so if your group has one adult and one child, please count the child as an adult.

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Kanazawa 6hr Private Guided Tour and Geisha Performance:Tea Time

6 hours

5.0

from $785

Price varies by group size

Nagoya Half-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide

There’s so much to see in the capital of the Aichi Prefecture—Nagoya—but if you want to avoid the restrictions of a full-day shared group tour, and you’d prefer to select the sites you visit, then this private and customizable walking tour is the one for you. First, choose from a list of potential stops; then, let a guide create a personalized itinerary. Potential stops you can visit include the Atsuta Jingu Shrine, Nagoya Castle, and the Toyota Automobile Museum.

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Nagoya Half-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(45)

from $96

Price varies by group size

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Japan's most scenic mountains by historic trolley train. Ride the 1953 Black Valley Gorge Railway along dramatic cliffs beside the emerald Kurobe River, with chances to spot wild monkeys. At Nekomata Station, the only station in Japan with “cat” in its name, enjoy a 20-minute stop for photos of deep gorges and towering peaks. This limited service makes the experience truly special. Back in Unazuki Onsen, explore the hot spring town with four free foot baths and mountain views. This is more than sightseeing—it's a journey through untouched nature. If departing from Toyama Station, public transport is fine. For cruise port pick-up, please select the “for Cruise Travelers” option.

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Kurobe Gorge Railway Private Tour

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(5)

from $391

Price varies by group size

Sho Time Toyama City Private Custom Tour

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(1)

from $276

Per group

Private Kanazawa Personalized Guided Tour

Discover Kanazawa with a Personalized Private Tour! Embark on an unforgettable journey through Kanazawa, where tradition meets modernity. Our Personalized Private Tour allows you to explore the city at your own pace, guided by an expert who tailors the experience to your interests. Why Choose Us? Tailored Itinerary: Focus on what you love—art, history, or cuisine—while discovering beautiful gardens, historic districts, and hidden gems. Local Insights: Enjoy insider knowledge from our guides, bringing Kanazawa’s rich culture to life. Flexibility and Comfort: Move at your own pace without crowded groups—just you and your guide! Iconic Highlights: Visit must-see spots like Kenrokuen Garden and Omicho Market. Culinary Delights: Savor authentic dishes at local eateries. Join us for a personalized adventure that creates lasting memories. Book your private tour today and experience Kanazawa like never before!

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Private Kanazawa Personalized Guided Tour

6 hours

from $490

Per group

Kanazawa Private Customizable Full Day Tour

8 hours

5.0

(2)

from $287

Price varies by group size

Explore the History in Toyama Walking Tour

Framed by the majestic Northern Alps, Toyama City is a hidden gem that seamlessly blends natural beauty with a rich cultural heritage. Toyama boasts a fascinating history as a center of medicine and trade. Known for its pristine water and spectacular mountain views, the city offers visitors a unique charm that sets it apart. Toyama Castle, a symbol of the city’s samurai past, stands as a testament to its feudal heritage. Nearby, the historic Ikedaya Medicine Shop provides a glimpse into the city’s legacy as a hub for traditional medicine. The tour then takes you to Ecchu Yatsuo, a picturesque town renowned for its cobblestone streets and the lively Owara Kaze no Bon festival, offering an enchanting window into local traditions. Toyama’s sights are relatively close, but its layout can be tricky to navigate. On this tour, you’ll be guided by an experienced English-speaking guide who will ensure you enjoy a seamless journey through Toyama’s cultural and historical highlights.

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Explore the History in Toyama Walking Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(1)

from $163

Toyama Bay and Takaoka Town Metalworking Tour From Kanazawa

Abutting the remarkable Toyama Bay, Takaoka is a city with a diverse history of over 350 years. Known as the “Kitchen of Kanazawa”, it produced large amounts of food, metal working and pottery. As the second city of the Kaga Domain, much wealth was poured into the city, mostly in the form of building great temples. Two of those great temples, Zuiryuji and Shokoji, still remain and are considered National Treasures. On this tour you will see those temples, try your hand at metalworking and see the Amaharashi Coast with a view of the snow-capped Tateyama mountains in the background.

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Toyama Bay and Takaoka Town Metalworking Tour From Kanazawa

10 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(2)

from $173

Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town

Often overlooked when travelers head along the Sea of Japan, Fukui is another one of Japan’s prefectures that has as much history and natural beauty as any other. As the entrance to the Hokuriku region, Fukui has served as a crossroads for many important wars and trade routes throughout Japanese history. This tour will have you walk by the castle and also a temple where buildings form the former castle were moved, get stunning views of the modern city skyline from a hill with over a thousand years of history and dive into one of the head temples of Zen Buddhism in an idyllic mountain setting. Let’s dive deep into lesser traveled area of Japan that leave you wanting to come back to Fukui for more.

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Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(14)

from $155

Don't miss out on some incredible legends of the past! On this tour we share the legends and stories that made Mt. Horaiji a mysterious and sacred pilgrimage site for centuries, while showing you the highlights as locals. We start with a rugged cliff path and its views from the top, then a visit to the shrine of a powerful samurai with many legends to tell. After this we’ll enjoy an included bento lunch while marvelling at the views. After that we visit a lookout through native forest, before going down the stone steps, taking a detour through a quiet part of the temple grounds. On Saturdays we visit the dramatic river nearby instead of one lookout because of public transport. On cloudy days or days with light rain, the mountain still has an amazing atmosphere, but due to the need for extra caution on the steps, we cannot visit one lookout. Join us on an adventure of cultural discovery and natural exploration, where you can hear the legends and stories of Mt Horaiji.

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Explore Holy Mt Horaiji Private Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(3)

from $206

Per group

Kanazawa 6 hr Private Guided Tour & Kimono Experience

The kimono is the beautiful traditional dress of Japan! On this 6-hour walking tour, you can experience wearing a Kimono. You will be dressed by a professional and have your hair done in a simple hairstyle. It will take about one hour to change for one group (including a simple hair set for women). Afterward, you can walk around Kanazawa and take photos. Please bring your camera! Kanazawa is well known for its sophisticated food and tea culture. The secret of the popularity of Kanazawa's cuisine is that it is not just about its taste, but is packed with many Japanese elements such as the spirit of hospitality, the beauty of tea utensils, and traditional methods.

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Kanazawa 6 hr Private Guided Tour & Kimono Experience

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

from $175

Price varies by group size

1-Day Tour from Takayama: Explore the Hida Locations of Your Name

Step into the breathtaking landscapes and peaceful towns from the beloved anime Your Name (Kimi no Na wa). This tour takes you to iconic locations in the Hida/Takayama region, where the magic of Mitsuha and Taki’s story comes to life. From the tranquil streets and canals of Hida-Furukawa to spiritual sanctuaries like Keta Wakamiya Shrine, every stop offers a glimpse into the world of the anime. Along the way, have a hands-on experience creating your own kumihimo braided cord, a central motif in the story, and savoring local food. This tour is a perfect blend of anime-inspired exploration and cultural discovery, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the timeless traditions and scenic charm of the Hida region. Whether you’re a devoted fan of Your Name or simply looking to experience the region’s rich heritage, this journey will leave you with memories as magical as the story that inspired it.

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1-Day Tour from Takayama: Explore the Hida Locations of Your Name

7 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(2)

from $147

Kanazawa Food & Tea Culture Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Since the old days, traditional Japanese culture has been very much a part of daily life in Kanazawa. Its profound charm is attracting attention from overseas. Kanazawa is well known for its sophisticated food and tea culture. The secret of the popularity of the Kanazawa's cuisine is that it is not just about its taste, but is packed with many Japanese elements such as the spirit of hospitality, the beauty of tea utensils, and traditional methods. This is the ideal pick for time-tight travelers wanting to discover lots of Kanazawa's dietary highlights in a day. Avoid the potential confusion of public transportation system, and travel comfortably with your private local guide. Note: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

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Kanazawa Food & Tea Culture Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(1)

from $151

Price varies by group size

Shirakawago & Kanazawa from Tokyo by bullet train

Embark on a unique journey starting with the visit to the charming village of Shirakawago. A magical place designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its gassho-zukuri houses with steep thatched roofs evoke a landscape frozen in time. Enjoy free time to explore the village at your own pace and savor a traditional lunch surrounded by a dreamlike setting. Begin your day at the majestic Kenrokuen Garden, a peaceful haven famous for its harmony between nature and Japanese art. Stroll among crystal-clear ponds, stone bridges, and centuries-old trees. Continue the experience in Higashi Chaya district, where cobblestone streets and traditional teahouses will transport you to the era of geishas, offering a unique atmosphere full of history and elegance. This tour offers an immersive experience of Japan’s culture and heritage.

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Shirakawago & Kanazawa from Tokyo by bullet train

15 hours 7 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

from $71

Private Tour to Experience Traditional Performing Arts ＆ Shamisen

The “Etchu Yatsuo Owara Kaze no Bon” is a folk song event with over 300 years of history, held annually in Etchu Yatsuo from September 1st to 3rd. Its refined dances, songs, and musical performances attract many visitors each year. On this special tour, you can experience the locally rooted Owara dance from an unusually close distance in a private tatami room. Plus, let's actually dance with the locals!"

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Private Tour to Experience Traditional Performing Arts ＆ Shamisen

6 hours

4.5

from $1,413

Price varies by group size

Kanazawa 6hr Private Guided Tour and Geisha Performance:Dinner

This 4hr private customized walking tour includes a 2hr Geisha (Geigi) performance and dinner experience! Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa with your English-speaking guide, who will efficiently show you the city, such as Kenrokuen Garden—one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens—Higashi Chaya District, a teahouse area from the Edo period. After the walk, enjoy a rare Geisha experience—typically not open to first-time visitors—in a private setting at a historic machiya. Watch elegant traditional dance and join in ozashiki games. Then savor a beautifully prepared Shokado bento dinner from a long-established ryotei (traditional Japanese fine dining restaurant). Choose 2-3 spots from the list in the tour information to create your itinerary and inform your guide post booking. Note*1:Children age 6 and under are free. Dinner not included, but you may bring food. Note*2:Minimum charge is for two adults, so if your group has one adult and one child, please count the child as an adult.

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Kanazawa 6hr Private Guided Tour and Geisha Performance:Dinner

6 hours

5.0

from $834

Price varies by group size

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Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Shiraito Falls (Shiraito no Taki)

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Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko)