10 Best Gunma Tours

Gunma is mountain country north of Tokyo, more about rivers and onsen than big sights. In summer Minakami is the place for rafting and canyoning; in autumn the gorges along the Watarase valley go red, and Ikaho’s stone-stepped hot spring town is good any time.

1.Gunma Watarase Keikoku & Takatsudo Gorge Autumn Day Tour

Ride the Watarase Valley Railway, walk Takatsudo Gorge and see Ashikaga Flower Park’s night illuminations on a Tokyo day trip.

Most Popular★ 4.3

“the guide was poor in communication and hardly understood her. transportation was good. the food is good for vegetarians. not much choices. but itinerary was very good. only the train that the guide was not informed and close on Sunday. took too long in one…”

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2.Minakami Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

Glide through rugged canyons and cascading waterfalls in Minakami's Half-Day Canyoning Adventure - where adrenaline meets nature's wonders.

“Amazing guides, who managed to teach us some tricks and motivated our son and daughter to jump off the rocks with a front flip. Would redo any time!!”

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3.Gunma Rural Fun Tour: Fukiaware Falls & Harada Farm Fruit Picking & Lavender Flower Sea/Skiing/Ikaho Onsen Day Trip (From Tokyo)

Explore Gunma from Tokyo with Fukiware Falls, seasonal fruit picking and a choice of lavender fields, snow play or Ikaho’s stone steps.

★ 4.3

“A very relax trip. The driver is very nice and helpful, taking care of all tickets. Customer just enjoy free time after arriving the locations.”

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4.Gunma Day Trip: Autumn Fukiware Falls Maple Viewing/Winter Tambara Ski Park Snow Play & Fruit Picking Experience (Departing from Shinjuku, Tokyo)

Compare Gunma’s seasonal day trips from Shinjuku, with Fukiware Falls, Tambara snow play or lavender, fruit picking, and practical timing tips.

★ 4.5

“A new skiing experience, followed by a hearty lunch after coming down the mountain. It's really fun and interesting, and you can enjoy delicious food. The tour guide gave a thorough introduction to the itinerary. A rich experience.”

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5.Gunma Safari Park Ticket

Get close to lions, tigers, zebras and more at Gunma Safari Park, with self-drive routes, feeding options, family facilities and practical planning tips.

★ 4.6

“It was my first time to use it. It was a little troublesome to register on the wed page and log in with the app, but I was happy to receive the benefits of the discount. I'll check it before I go out to play…”

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6.Tokyo Departure | Nikko/Karuizawa/Gunma/Yokohama Customized Private Car Charter Day Trip

Compare a private Tokyo car charter to Nikko, Karuizawa, Gunma, or Yokohama, with custom stops, hotel pickup, clear costs, and practical planning advice.

★ 4.8

“The driver was punctual, waiting in front of the hotel in advance. They were very willing to listen to guests' ideas or needs and adapt accordingly, or offer suggestions to help guests decide when they were unsure.”

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9.Gunma Tone River Rapids Rafting One-Day Tour (Departing from Tokyo)

Raft Tone River rapids from Tokyo, then spend free time at Kawaba Den-en Plaza. See costs, timing, safety rules, and what to expect.

★ 3.8

“We had an amazing time during this excursion! Ashley was very informative and nice! She was able to translate in English and Mandarin and helped us to translate Japanese. We started with the white water rafting which was very serene with astonishing views. Edo Wonderland…”

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10.Tokyo : [Initial D] Anime Tour with JDM, from Tokyo to Gunma

Experience Japan’s anime and car culture with a private guided tour exploring iconic Initial D locations in a custom JDM car from Tokyo to Gunma.

★ 5.0

“I had so much fun it was great to drive around and visit the multiple spots from the show initial D, kenji was very kind and was just as excited as I was to see the cars from the show, it was a real treat.”

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