[Nagano/Karuizawa] A one-day shopping trip to Karuizawa on the Hokuriku Shinkansen! Comes with a souvenir of delicious domestic jam
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings1~
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Participating age3Age ~ 65 Age
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DurationOver 6 hours on the day
This is a day trip plan to enjoy shopping in Karuizawa by riding the Hokuriku Shinkansen. After receiving your Shinkansen ticket and travel guide from the staff at the meeting place, Tokyo Station, you can start your trip freely. The Hokuriku Shinkansen is comfortable and punctual, so you will arrive at Karuizawa Station in just over an hour. After enjoying shopping and gourmet food, you can board the Shinkansen at your preferred time and arrive at Tokyo Station in just over an hour, so you can enjoy dinner in Tokyo! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① 8:20 Meeting: Near the ticket gate at Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station A staff member holding a Japan Burari Trip flag will be waiting for you. You will be given your Shinkansen ticket and guide, and a brief explanation will be given. (Please note that the explanation from the staff at Tokyo Station and the written guide of the plan that you will be given will be in English only.) ② Please board the Hokuriku Shinkansen. Please board the Shinkansen at the specified time. If you are unable to get a reserved seat, you can board the Shinkansen at any time you like. ③ Arrive at Karuizawa Station. Pick up your Sawaya jam at the station. Present the electronic coupon obtained by the QR code given to you at the time of departure to receive your Sawaya jam. The pick-up location will be explained in the guidebook given to you on the day. ④ Enjoy shopping and gourmet food! Karuizawa Prince Shopping Park is a 3-minute walk from the south exit. The Kyu-Karuizawa area is a 20-minute walk. Take a stroll around Karuizawa! ⑤ Walk to Karuizawa Station. Return in time for the Shinkansen. ⑥ Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Tokyo. Get to Tokyo in just over an hour. Dinner in Tokyo! That's possible!
This plan provides a Shinkansen seat on a basic basis. The approximate departure times are 9:00-10:00 Shinkansen for outbound travel, and 15:00-16:00 Shinkansen for return travel. Shinkansen reserved seats go on sale one month in advance, so please wait until then to see if your reservation is available. As this is a popular route, if a reserved seat is not available, you will be provided with a non-reserved seat.
Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is one of the largest resort-style shopping malls in Japan, with about 240 stores scattered across a vast site of about 260,000 square meters. It is a fashionable shopping spot that is very popular among Japanese people.
Sawaya jams are made using only carefully selected ingredients from Japan, and are all processed in our own factory in Karuizawa. They are delicious jams that are very popular among Japanese people. Please choose one from the types specified in this plan.
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About fees
Basic fee
※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act | Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act |
Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 10 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | Please note that the following cancellation fees will be charged in the event of cancellation due to customer convenience. Cancellation 10 to 8 days in advance: 20% Cancellation 7 to 2 days in advance: 30% Cancellation the day before: 40% Cancellation on the day (before departure): 50% Cancellation without notice (without notice): 100% |
About event termination | ・If JR Shinkansen trains are suspended due to weather, we will refund the full travel cost. If we find out the day before, we will notify you of the cancellation via message management. ・If the cancellation is suddenly decided on the morning of the day and we are unable to notify you in time, an attendant may inform you of the cancellation at the meeting point at Tokyo Station. In this case, please note that you will be responsible for transportation costs to Tokyo Station, etc. |
Detailed information of this plan
Required minimum number of participants | 2 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 1~ |
About duration |
Over 6 hours on the day
8 hours (5 hours actual experience time)
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Operating period | 2025/1/20〜2025/3/31 Weekdays from January to March (excluding holidays) |
Assembly time | Meet at 8:20 |
Booking deadline | until 14:59 5 days before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
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Shower | Parking | ||
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Dress code - Must bring items | Please wear warm clothing and non-slip shoes. |
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Matters require attention | ・This plan basically provides reserved seats, so we accept requests. ・We will answer whether or not you can reserve a reserved seat one month before departure. ・If the departure date is less than one month, we will answer within three business days. ・If a reserved seat cannot be obtained, we will provide you with a non-reserved seat. In that case, there will be no refund such as the difference in price. ・Please note that the explanation from the staff at Tokyo Station and the written guide of the plan that you will be given will be in English only. ・With non-reserved seats, you can board the Shinkansen at any time you like. ・With reserved seats, if you miss the Shinkansen, you can board the following non-reserved car. ・We recommend that you take out travel insurance and accident insurance before departing on your trip in case of injury during the trip. ・If JR Shinkansen is suspended due to weather, we will refund the full amount of the trip price. If it is found out by the day before, we will notify you of the cancellation via message management.・If a decision is made to cancel the service on the morning of the day and we are unable to notify you in time, an attendant may inform you of the cancellation at the meeting point at Tokyo Station. In this case, please note that you will be responsible for any transportation costs to Tokyo Station. |
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Other notifications | ・Please bring a smartphone or other device that can read QR codes to obtain the jam exchange coupon yourself. We will explain how to obtain the coupon on the day. ・Children aged 7 to 12 should apply at the child rate. ・Preschool children are free if they do not require a Shinkansen seat. |
Plan attractions
Shopping in snowy Karuizawa! It snows so much in winter that there is a ski resort in Karuizawa. Shopping while watching the snowy scenery is a wonderful experience.
Karuizawa Prince Shopping Park is a vast shopping resort! Enjoy Japanese shopping in the fashionable spot of Karuizawa.
Let's explore gourmet Karuizawa! Karuizawa is also popular as a sweet spot! Be sure to check out the store information online before you go! (Photo is for illustrative purposes only)
Japan's pride and joy: the Shinkansen high-speed railway! The inside of the train is clean and comfortable, and the bullet train is punctual. It takes just over an hour from Tokyo Station to arrive in Snow Country in no time. Return in the evening and have dinner in Tokyo! You can spend a fulfilling day like this.
Access - Map
Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit, near the ticket gate
Please come to Tokyo Station via JR line, subway line, etc.
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Authorization issued by | Travel agency registered with the Japan Tourism Agency (No. 197), full member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents |
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Insurance information | Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Special Compensation Insurance 15 million yen (death/permanent disability/domestic travel) |