5 Best Tours in the Japan Alps with Lunch

Lunch on an Alps day usually means soba made from local buckwheat, or Hida beef cooked as sukiyaki. The wasabi farm tours in Azumino put the fresh root on everything, and yes, that includes ice cream.

1.Shirakawa-go & Takayama Old Town Day Tour (Optional Hida Beef Lunch)

Compare Takayama’s old streets and Shirakawa-go’s thatched farmhouses on a practical Nagoya day trip, with optional Hida beef or vegetarian lunch.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“We gathered at 7:50 and departed at 8:00. Because everyone was very punctual, we were lucky enough to arrive in Takayama around 10:15. Tour leader Xiao Yu was extremely attentive in introducing the area and leading the way. She was also very patient in answering…”

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2.From Tokyo: Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour With Beef Sukiyaki Lunch

Experience a snowy adventure with adorable snow monkeys in Tokyo! Indulge in a mouthwatering beef sukiyaki lunch. Don't miss out - book your 1-day tour now!

★ 4.6

“The tour was amazing. Starting with a delicious sukiyaki lunch, it only got better. The snow monkeys and snow hut village were enchanting. Ichiro was nothing short of spectacular. He expertly guided us through the entire journey and his love and enthusiasm made a great…”

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3.Wasabi Farm Discovery Walking Tour

Discover the secrets of Japan's famous wasabi farms. Join our walking tour and immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant flavors of this unique culinary treasure.

★ 4.5

“This is such a cool and unique experience. We are foodies and like to cook and couldn’t pass up an experience that explored such an interesting ingredient and staple of Japanese food. The car was 15 acres and is one of the biggest proRead more”

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4.Nagoya Hida Takayama Old Town & Gassho-style Village Shirakawa-go (Including lunch “Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu”)

Compare Takayama’s old town and Shirakawa-go in one Nagoya day trip, with bus transport, a guide and a hot-pot lunch option.

★ 4.8

“Our guide, Xiao Yu, was incredibly thorough, explaining each attraction in detail before we arrived. She also recommended shops, which made us feel very confident that we wouldn't miss anything. She even provided a gourmet food guide for Nagoya at the end. The included lunch…”

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5.Handmade Soba Making & Fresh Wasabi Lunch

Discover the art of handmade soba making and indulge in a delectable fresh wasabi lunch. Experience authentic flavors and culinary craftsmanship in this unforgettable dining experience.

★ 5.0

“Had a wonderful time making and eating soba! An easy low key activity especially if you enjoy soba! Kei was a wonderful tour guide. Learned a bit of history of soba making in Matsumoto and had a bonus of trying freshly made mochi which was…”

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