3 Days | MMH-03 | Highlands Journey | Tokyo
Overview
3 Days / 2 Nights | Tokyo Departure
Route : Tokyo → Karuizawa → Nagano → Zenko-ji → Togakushi Highlands → Nagano → Matsumoto → Tokyo
Tour Code: MMH-03
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Departure: Tokyo
Tour Ends: Tokyo
Theme: Highland Escapes ｜ Forest Exploration ｜ Temple Culture ｜ Historic Castle Towns ｜ Scenic Inland Japan
This journey explores the heart of Japan’s Central Highlands, combining mountain resorts, sacred temples, forest landscapes, and historic castle towns into one memorable travel experience.
From the elegant highland atmosphere of Karuizawa to the spiritual heritage of Zenko-ji and the ancient forests of Togakushi, travelers will experience a different side of Japan beyond the well-known cities and tourist routes.
One of the unique features of this journey is the balance between structured travel arrangements and personal freedom. Through the MOVE JAPAN route connection system, travelers can comfortably move between regions while still enjoying plenty of free time to explore at their own pace.
The focus of the journey is not simply transportation between destinations, but the experience of the journey itself. Mountain roads, forest scenery, rural landscapes, and the changing views of inland Japan are all intentionally included as part of the travel experience.
Unlike traditional large-group tours, MOVE JAPAN emphasizes small-group travel, flexible route combinations, comfortable transportation, and a slower, more relaxed pace. The result is an experience that feels more like a road movie through Japan’s Central Highlands than a conventional sightseeing tour.
MOVE JAPAN
Explore Freely｜Move Comfortably
A different way to travel across Japan.
Inclusion & Exclusion
- Hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- 2 daily breakfasts
- Transportation during the tour
- Tour coordination support services
- Sightseeing stops as listed in the itinerary
- Applicable Japanese consumption taxes and related taxes included
- Round-trip airfare
- Meals & personal expenses
- Admission tickets & optional activities
- Personal travel insurance
- Driver & tour assistance gratuity; USD15 per person per day
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point.
Meeting Point
What To Expect
- Day 1Tokyo → Karuizawa → Nagano Highlands
08:00 | Departure from Tokyo
10:00 – 14:00 | Karuizawa
- Old Karuizawa Ginza Street
- Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
- Highland Resort Atmosphere
- Seasonal Nature Scenery
Lunch at Leisure
14:00 – 16:00 | Transfer to Nagano
Free time in Nagano City
Overnight in Nagano
18:30｜Arrive in Nagano
Hotel check-in and free evening time.
Toyoko Inn or similar hotel
Nagano Highlands area - Day 2Zenko-ji Temple & Togakushi Highlands
Morning｜Breakfast at Hotel
After breakfast, depart toward the Togakushi Highland forest region.
08:30 | Departure from Hotel
09:00 – 10:30 | Zenko-ji
One of Japan’s most important Buddhist temples with a history of over 1,400 years.
- Main Temple Hall
- Nakamise Shopping Street
- Traditional Temple District
Free Exploration
10:30 – 11:30 | Transfer to Togakushi Highlands
Enjoy scenic mountain views along the way.
Lunch at Togakushi
Famous for its traditional handmade Togakushi Soba.
13:00 – 16:00 | Togakushi Shrine
- Togakushi Shrine
- Ancient Cedar Avenue
- Forest Walking Trails
- Kagamiike Pond
- Highland Scenery
Free time to explore the forest and shrine area.
16:00 – 17:00 | Return to Nagano City
Evening Free Time
- Nagano Station Area
- Local Restaurants & Izakaya
- Shopping & Cafés
Evening｜Hotel Check-in in Nagano Area
Toyoko INN or similar hotel
Guests may freely relax and enjoy the peaceful evening atmosphere of the region.
- Day 3Nagano → Narai-juku → Matsumoto → Tokyo
上午｜酒店早餐
享用早餐後，展開 日本森林高原之旅 最後一天的精彩行程。
09:00 – 10:30｜前往奈良井宿
10:30 – 13:00｜奈良井宿（中山道宿場町）
- 漫步江戶時代古街
- 自由探索宿場町
- 奈良井宿自由午餐
13:00 – 14:00｜前往松本城
- 國寶松本城
- 中町通
- 繩手通
- 城下町散策
16:00 – 19:00｜返回東京
行程結束
感謝您參加 MOVE JAPAN 的旅程。
希望這趟日本森林高原之旅，為您留下美好的回憶，並帶來一段難忘的旅行體驗。
行程正式結束後，您可依照自己的安排自由繼續旅程，包括：
- 前往機場搭乘返程航班
- 繼續於日本自由旅行
- 自行前往大阪或其他城市
- 銜接 MOVE JAPAN 其他延伸行程或自選旅程
本行程提供免費送達以下其中一個下車地點
- 東京站（Tokyo Station）
- 新宿站（Shinjuku Station）
之後可依照您的旅遊計劃或航班時間，自由安排後續行程。
溫馨提示（行程調整通知）
本行程所列之時間、景點順序及餐飲安排僅供參考。實際行程將可能因交通狀況、天氣、景點營運情況或其他不可預見因素，由領隊或司機作適當調整，以確保旅程安全及順利進行。感謝您的理解與配合。
Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 8 days before departure
- 25% cancellation charge within 7 days before departure
- 50% cancellation charge within 3 days before departure
- No refund for cancellations within 3 days before departure, after tour commencement, no-show cases, or voluntary withdrawal during the journey
- Bank charges, payment gateway fees, and currency exchange differences may be deducted from refundable amounts if applicable