2 Day Niigata Autumn Tour including Naeba Dragondola and Ropeways

Tokyo, Japan

2 days (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover fall foliage in the mountainous Niigata Prefecture on a 2-day tour from Tokyo. Taking place in October when the leaves are at their most stunning, the experience includes aerial cable car (ropeway) rides through the mountains, and visits to lakes and lookout points to admire autumn colors from all around. Overnight accommodation is included at the Naeba Prince Hotel, which also boasts hot springs.

Visit the Niigata Prefecture on an overnight tour in the fall
See autumn leaves from different spots with many photo opportunities
Enjoy the longest gondola in Japan on the Naeba Dragondola
Includes hotel accommodation and some meals

What's Included

Breakfast
Dinner
Japanese-speaking tour conductor using a translation app for assistance
Overnight accommodation
Round-trip transportation by train and bus
Lunch (2)

Lunch

Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bed arrangement in the hotel, meals except for the buffet dinner, train seats for Child of 3-5 years
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, shopping)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Bellmart Kiosk
Japan, 100-0005 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 1-chōme−9−１ JR Tokyo Station, 付近構内日本橋口駅前広場丸の内中央ビル1階
Meet at the open space near the Bellmart Kiosk, located by the Nihonbashi Exit of Tokyo Station. (On the second floor of the kiosk is a Starbucks). Please arrive at least 10mins before the scheduled meeting time. Please look for staff wearing jerseys with our company logo and tell them the tour name

End points

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Operating hours
.7:15 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Hakkaisan Ropeway and Cruise

6 Stops

ECHIGO YUZAWA STATION

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hakkaisan ropeway

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Minamiuonuma

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Okutadami excursion ferry terminal

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

奥只見湖遊覧船銀山平船着場

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Naeba Prince Hotel

10 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Naeba Prince Hotel (western room)

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Naeba Dragondola and Tashiro Ropeway

7 Stops

Dragondola Sanroku Station (Pass By)

Dragondola Sancho Station

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tashiro Ropeway Mountain Top Station

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kagura Ski Resort Tashiro Station

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Minamiuonuma

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kiyotsu Gorge

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

ECHIGO YUZAWA STATION

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour is operated for both Japanese and foreign customers. A Japanese tour conductor will accompany the group and provide key information using a translation app. Please note that the tour conductor is not a tour guide and will focus on sharing essential information during the tour.
Child (3-5 years old) rates apply, only bus seat is included. Train seat, meals (excluding buffet) and sleeping facilities not provided.
Infants (0-2 years old) are free of charge with no seats and bed arrangement. Infant meals are not included
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be contacted at least 10 days prior to your travel date and offered an alternative or full refund.
The best time to view autumn leaves varies depending on the weather and temperature of the season. The tour schedule is based on the condition of the autumn leaves in the past years. However, there are some cases where you are not able to enjoy the scenery as on the photo. Please note there will be no refund regardless of the conditions of the autumn leaves
During the autumn leaves viewing season, roads and sightseeing spots become heavily congested and arrival to each place will be delayed. In some cases you may have a shorter visiting time

Delays or omissions made to the itinerary due to traffic, weather or other circumstances that are beyond the control of the tour operator are not subject to a refund
According to traffic conditions etc, the order of the itinerary may be changed
If the tour operator has to cancel the tour because of a typhoon, heavy snow or other circumstances beyond their control, this will be decided by 3pm the day before the tour departure; you will be informed by e-mail and suggested a new departure date or receive a full refund
If either the Naeba Dragondola or the Tashiro Ropeway is not operating, the tour will continue using the transportation option that is available. However, if both are out of service, we will guide you to an alternative sightseeing location. In that case, you will receive a refund equivalent to the amount originally paid by the tour operator for the unused transportation. Please note that if this amount is used to cover costs at the substitute destination, no additional refund will be provided.
You will stay at Naeba Prince Hotel, in a Western-style twin room with a private bath and toilet. Room assignments will be arranged by our staff. As this is a large-scale hotel, some rooms may be located far from the public bath area. For groups of 3, the room will include 2 standard beds plus either an extra bed or a sofa bed.
This tour includes outdoor sightseeing. Please wear comfortable shoes such as sneakers or rubber-soled footwear that you are used to walking in, as some areas may have uneven paths.
Please note that we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests, including food allergies. If you have specific dietary needs, we recommend making your own meal arrangements. No refunds will be provided for meals.
Seats for your group members in the shinkansen may be separated due to the arrangement
The sightseeing cruise on Lake Okutadami may be canceled due to weather or other conditions. If the cruise is canceled, we will refund the portion of the tour fee that covers the boat ride. Please also note that the direction of the cruise route may be reversed depending on operational circumstances
The typical peak viewing periods for autumn leaves are listed below. However, please keep in mind that these dates may vary depending on weather conditions: Mt. Hakkaisan: Mid-October to early November; Kiyotsu Gorge: Mid-October to early November; Naeba: Early October to early November; Lake Tashiro: Mid-October to early November; Lake Okutadami: Mid-October to early November
From the Dragondola summit station in Naeba to the Tashiro Ropeway summit station, there is an approximately 20-minute walk. Please note that part of the route includes slopes, so we recommend wearing comfortable, well-fitting walking shoes. (A convenient Raku-raku lift is available for guests who have difficulty walking.)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Great value!

Gary_S, Oct 2018

We were the only non Asians on the bus, but the tour guide made sure we understood what was going on. Great views even though the leaves were just starting to turn. The rope ways were fun and the food was good. We felt like we got our money’s worth. Not just another tourist trap!