Private Tours in Yamanashi — Guest Reviews

A glowing Five-star trip! It was our first trip to Japan and we were a little nervous about how well we would find our way around. Plus, it was February and we weren't sure how the weather at that time of year might affect this trip. That's why we booked a private guided tour with "Eco Tours Japan" and it was one of the best ideas we've ever had. Our private guide Morey was an excellent guide who showed us a variety of hidden and wonderful places that we would never have seen otherwise. He adapted wonderfully to our physical capabilities and also reacted very flexibly to the unexpectedly snowy weather. His lunch spots were unique and a highly valued asset and we thoroughly enjoyed his company. He was able to teach us so many new things and we are grateful to him for dispelling our initial hesitation about attending an "onsen". Europeans find it difficult at first, but once they have enjoyed an "onsen" they don't want to miss out on the bathing onsen culture in Japan. It was a great tour all around and when we come back to Japan at a warmer time, a tour with Eco Tours Japan will definitely be on the program again. Many thanks Morey for this unique experience!

I had such a great time hiking with Eco Tours Japan! Morey is very knowledgeable and takes you to places that you would never have a chance of finding on your own. Whilst the hiking was fantastic, the tour was so much more than just hiking. You could almost say it was like an adventure wellness retreat! Amazing freshly grown produce, home cooked meals, in the most peaceful setting. I highly recommend Eco Tours Japan, you won't be disappointed!

Our trip to Tibet last May went awry at the last minute when the Tibetan Tourist Bureau cancelled our visas the day before departure. We headed out anyway and spent spent 5 days in Kyoto and one night each in Nara and Kanazawa. We then had to figure out where to go'/what to do next and discovered Eco Tours Japan on the internet. It was a perfect choice for us. With very short notice, a stay of 5 nights/6 days was organized that included wonderful hikes in the mountains, hot springs every evening, great food and company. All so memorable! We appreciated most the flexibility - accommodating our individual interests and also having a view into Japanese culture that went well beyond that of tourists. We hope to return to Japan someday to continue our exploration. And we would certainly contact EcoTours Japan with full confidence.

If you are nature lovers, culture lovers, and sports lovers and would like to go on a trip that combines all these loves together, you have come to the right place. Many thanks to the Eco Tours Japan team for a rare and memorable experience.

Great experience and our best time in Japan! Lots of Koshu wine variety and LOTS of tastings! The food was also excellent! It was so much fun!

The wine tasting tour was a great experience I'm glad I went for it. We managed to visit 7 wineries and a nice lunch at a cool local restaurant with a quick stop at a lovely temple. It was a time and money well spent since these places are hidden gems I would have not been able to discover them myself otherwise. I came with little-to-no knowledge about wine and went home with a bunch of new wine vocabs & knowledge in addition to 3 bottles of gorgeous wines :) Would definitely recommend this tour!

Both of us had a only positive thoughts about the tour. You selected great wineries to visit and all had something special and unique about them (friendly winery dogs were also a nice bonus). Lunch was spot on and your knowledge about the Koshu wines, the Koshu valley and history was at the right level for us. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere, nice wines and beautiful views, what more do you need.Thanks for the tour. I'm already thinking about taking my spouse to Japan to see the Yamanashi area!

We had a fabulous time in Koshu Valley with Morey as our guide. He is knowledgeable and peppered his conversations with bite sized anecdotes about this wine making region. He was timely and made full use of time and was flexible when needed. We really enjoyed the experience and hope to come back soon.

The tour was absolutely fantastic. I loved the flexibility and hospitality. The lunch was incredible, I am still thinking about it. One of the tastiest lunches I've had in Japan, period. You were incredibly pleasant and fun to talk to. Japanese wine is delicious! I would recommend to anyone.

Eco Tours Japan recently guided myself, son and daughter on a 6 day tour of central Japan. Our stay at a traditional Japanese house in the rural wooded hills outside Kofu, in the Minami Alps area of Yamanashi. The accommodation was comfortable and we enjoyed traditional Japanese food for breakfast and dinner or we ate out. The purpose of our trip was relaxation but also to visit Japanese National Parks and record the flora of Japan. Morey knows the region intimately and took us each day to locations that combined cultural features including amazing Buddhist temples rarely visited by tourists with stunning natural areas. I lost count of the number of waterfalls we saw. We devoted on day to visiting Mt Fuji and after winding through mountains covered in Japans leafy green forest we suddenly emerged at a still lake with Mt Fuji towering behind, an unforgettable sight. Our guide was very informative about Japanese culture and he took us to the onsen at the end of each day for a soak with the local Japanese, a great experience particularly for me kids. All in all a great trip!

They went out of their way to accommodate us. Hiking and biking through places not available in other tours. Professional and fun. Highly recommended.

My friend and I did the Onsen and temple tours and were very impressed with the personalized, authentic experience we had. Great food and our guide was very experienced with the local areas in Yamanashi the home of Mount Fuji and the Japanese Alps. Would definitely recommend the experience to anyone wanting to have an authentic Japanese nature and cultural experience.

We were 3 days hiking with Eco Tours Japan, and was really a great experience. First because Morey really knows the place and what to do, and he's really flexible with schedules (weather and so). We enjoyed so much not only the places visited but also the meals he prepared. Also gave us much information about the country, for this was our first time there. The price is right, should't be a problem. Definitely I'll recommend it and if I come back I'll try to contact ETJ again for a different excursion.

I've just spent 3 days with Morey from Eco Tours Japan. I had a brilliant time. They welcomed me to their unique location up in the mountains around Kofu, away from the noise and bustle of the city. Our days consisted of hiking and site seeing up in the mountains. We had clear views of Mt Fuji, saw 1000 year old trees, temples in extraordinary places then had a relaxing hot-spring bath before dinner at the end of the day. We had a great guide, with loads of information about Japanese life and the out of the way places to visit in the mountains around Kofu. We ate out for some meals and others were cooked, both were delicious, as were the frozen banana smoothies after breakfast. All in all a thoroughly recommended unforgettable experience, thanks

The winery and wine tasting in Yamanashi was excellent. We learned so much about Koshu wine and loved the lunch. Friendly and well organized.

We had a wonderful time with Eco Tours Japan. They fulfilled our expectations about a tailor made two days trip; we had really nice hikes, we also enjoyed an incredible onsen and we visited great places. The accommodation was remarkable and the meals were very good.