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Interior Japan (Private Group)

Name: Interior Japan (Private Group)
SKU: 8420
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Tochigi, Nagano, and Gifu

April 17th - 27th, 2023 | May 14th - 24th, 2023

From $3750 Per Person

Explore the ruggedly mountainous interior of Japan with us on this 10 night/11day pickleball adventure!

The prefectures of Tochigi, Nagano, and Gifu are characterized by stunning natural landscapes, age-old Shinto shrines, peculiar sights such as the hot-spring-loving snow monkeys, and uniquely regional gastronomy. We finish the tour in Takayama, a major cultural hub of Japan, which is often referred to as mini-Kyoto. This insider experience also features plenty of pickleball instruction and play with locals at our local guides’ favorite Japanese venues, where most tourists never set foot.

Hrs. of Instruction: 4

Hrs. of Social Play: 5 ~ 10

MAX. GROUP SIZE: 20

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL: 5/10

REMAINING SPOTS: 3

Daniel Moore

Randy Coleman

WHAT’S INCLUDED

10 nights at standard accommodations
All meals excluding 2 dinners and 2 lunches
All activities including, tours, entrance fees, pickleball clinics and transportation within Japan (transportation excludes return trip from Takayama to Tokyo-area airports)

EXTRAS

Airfare to/from Tokyo airports, Haneda Int’l Airport (HND) or Narita Int’l Airport (NRT)
Alcoholic Beverages
Travel insurance, medical coverage, etc.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Standard Accommodations

Day	Activity
Day 1	ARRIVAL IN JAPAN Arrival in Japan Please book your airfare to/from Haneda Int’l Airport (HND) or Narita Int’l Airport (NRT) – Travelers from North America will likely need to depart a day earlier to arrive on the scheduled start date. Transfer to the Hotel Nikko Narita Meet in hotel lobby at 7:30 PM Welcome dinner and tour orientation on site
Day 2	NARITA ~ TOCHIGI Breakfast at accommodation Private vehicle transfer to Sakura City (~2:30 hrs) BBQ lunch with local players Recreational play with local players (~4:00 hrs) Dinner in Utsunomiya
Day 3	TOCHIGI ~ KARUIZAWA Breakfast at accommodation Pickleball Trips clinic with instructors (~3:00 hrs) Local lunch Private vehicle transfer to Karuizawa (~2:30 hrs) Explore the old town and Kamoba pond with the option for creating a Japanese craft Local dinner with Pickleball Trips group
Day 4	FREE MORNING, AFTERNOON PICKLEBALL Breakfast at accommodation Free morning in Karuizawa for golfing (Karuizawa Prince Golf Course) shopping (outlet mall), or a brisk hike (3-4 km to Usui Pass). Lunch in town Recreational play with local group in Saku or Komoro (~3:00 hrs) Dinner with Pickleball Trips group in Karuizawa
Day 5	KARUIZAWA ~ SHIBU ONSEN Breakfast at accommodation Private vehicle transfer to Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City (~1:30 hrs) followed by lunch at Fujiya Gohonjin for French Japanese fusion cuisine Recreational pickleball with local pickleball club (~3:00 hrs) Dinner at traditional Japanese restaurant
Day 6	SNOW MONKEYS, SOBA, HOT SPRINGS Breakfast at accommodation Beautiful forest walk to world-famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park (~0:30 hrs each way) Soba making experience and lunch in traditional Japanese farmhouse followed by Washi paper making experience Private vehicle transfer to Maguse Onsen hot spring (~0:20 hrs) Sake tasting and farmhouse dinner
Day 7	SHIBU ONSEN ~ MATSUMOTO Breakfast at accommodation Pickleball Trips clinic (~3:00 hrs) followed by onsen soak Local specialty Shokudo-style lunch Private vehicle transfer to Matsumoto (~1.5 hrs) and walk around the city Dinner in Matsumoto near the accommodation
Day 8	NAKASENDO Breakfast at accommodation Travel to Magome Post Town (~1.5 hrs) Walk 7.5 km of the Nakasendo from Magome to Tsumago (~3:00 hrs) Picnic lunch along the way at Edo Period tea house Return to Matsumoto (~1:00 hrs) Dinner at local restaurant
Day 9	MATSUMOTO ~ TAKAYAMA Breakfast at accommodation Private vehicle transfer from Matsumoto to Kaida Kogen (~1.5 hrs) for hiking (~2:00 hrs) Homemade pizza or soba lunch in Kaida with spectacular views of Mt. Ontake (weather dependent) and ice cream at local dairy Travel to Takayama (~1:30 hrs) Free afternoon exploring Hida Takayama with dinner on your own
Day 10	SHIRAKAWAGO, GUJO HACHIMAN Udon noodle breakfast in Takayama Private vehicle transfer to Shirakawago (~0:45 hrs) to explore the world heritage thatch-roof village and have lunch on your own Travel to Gujo Hachiman (~1:30 hrs) to explore the famous castle town Return to Takayama (~1:00 hr) for farewell dinner of Hida Wagyu Beef
Day 11	DEPARTURE Breakfast at accommodation Tour ends in Takayama Our guides will be happy to assist you with your onward transfer or train reservation Please note that Takayama is around a 5-hour train ride from both Narita Int’l Airport (NRT) and Haneda Int’l Airport (HND) so please do not book an early return flight on this day

CANCELLATION	REFUND AMOUNT
91+ Days Prior to Start Date	Full Refund Minus 20% Nonrefundable Deposit*
61 ~ 90 Days Prior to Start Date	50% Refund of Total Trip Cost
31 ~ 60 Days Prior to Start Date	25% Refund of Total Trip Cost
0 ~ 30 Days Prior to Start Date	None (20% Deposit Transferable)

We strongly encourage all travelers to invest in travel insurance to both minimize your financial risks of traveling and provide you with peace of mind to fully enjoy the your trip. Travel insurance can provide many helpful resources including refunds or assistance for any of the following situations that may arise before or during a trip:

You need to cancel your participation on the tour
You need to cancel or change a flight
Lost baggage during the trip
Stolen items during the trip
Medical costs during the trip

We suggest you talk to your insurance provider to ask about the travel insurance plans available to you. You can also compare policies online. Here are two well-known travel insurance providers to consider:

Travelex Travel Insurance
Travel Guard

You can also use InsureMyTrip.com to compare multiple companies’ plans.

What Our Attendees Say:

“If you want a first class trip that also includes pickleball… take a trip with them… .you won’t be sorry… you WILL have a ton of fun!”
LynetteRhine Wine & Dine

“We had so much fun on Pickleball Trips’ awesome tour of Italy. Pickleball and exploring with guides was amazing. Planning on another one soon!”
SharonTaste of Italy

“The trips I’ve been on… Japan and The Netherlands… were amazing! Top notch accommodations, amazing food, super coaching and the staff are so kind and caring.”
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Interior Japan (Private Group)

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Interior Japan (Private Group)