2 Day Niigata Autumn Tour including Naeba Dragondola and Ropeways

Overview

Experience the spectacular colors of autumn across Niigata through four different scenic rides, from mountain ropeways to a sightseeing cruise on a remote lake. Travel by bullet train from Tokyo and enjoy panoramic views from the Hakkaisan Ropeway, cruise across the secluded waters of Lake Okutadami, and ride the famous Naeba Dragondola before regular operating hours, an exclusive privilege available only to overnight guests. Continue your autumn journey aboard the Tashiro Ropeway and visit the dramatic Kiyotsu Gorge, where reflections on a shallow water mirror create one of Japan's most photographed landscapes. Along the way, enjoy regional specialties including a seafood rice bowl made with Minami-Uonuma Koshihikari rice and Niigata's famous hegi soba. Spend the night at Naeba Prince Hotel, located beside the Dragondola and surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains.

What's included

• ✓Lunch
• ✓Dinner
• ✓Round-trip transportation by train and bus
• ✓Breakfast
• ✓Japanese-speaking tour conductor using a translation app for assistance
• ✓Overnight accommodation

• ✕Food and drinks, unless specified
• ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
• ✕Bed arrangement in the hotel, meals except for the buffet dinner, train seats for Child of 3-5 years
• ✕National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
• ✕Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, shopping)

Availability & pricing

3 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour is operated for both Japanese and foreign customers. A Japanese tour conductor will accompany the group and provide key information using a translation app. Please note that the tour conductor is not a tour guide and will focus on sharing essential information during the tour.
• Child (3-5 years old) rates apply, only bus seat is included. Train seat, meals (excluding buffet) and sleeping facilities not provided.
• Infants (0-2 years old) are free of charge with no seats and bed arrangement. Infant meals are not included
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be contacted at least 10 days prior to your travel date and offered an alternative or full refund.
• The best time to view autumn leaves varies depending on the weather and temperature of the season. The tour schedule is based on the condition of the autumn leaves in the past years. However, there are some cases where you are not able to enjoy the scenery as on the photo. Please note there will be no refund regardless of the conditions of the autumn leaves
• During the autumn leaves viewing season, roads and sightseeing spots become heavily congested and arrival to each place will be delayed. In some cases you may have a shorter visiting time
• Delays or omissions made to the itinerary due to traffic, weather or other circumstances that are beyond the control of the tour operator are not subject to a refund
• According to traffic conditions etc, the order of the itinerary may be changed
• If the tour operator has to cancel the tour because of a typhoon, heavy snow or other circumstances beyond their control, this will be decided by 3pm the day before the tour departure; you will be informed by e-mail and suggested a new departure date or receive a full refund
• If either the Naeba Dragondola or the Tashiro Ropeway is not operating, the tour will continue using the transportation option that is available. However, if both are out of service, we will guide you to an alternative sightseeing location. In that case, you will receive a refund equivalent to the amount originally paid by the tour operator for the unused transportation. Please note that if this amount is used to cover costs at the substitute destination, no additional refund will be provided.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.