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Nagano Day Trip Tours

Visiting Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji Temple in Nagano

Meet at Nagano Station, and proceed to the Snow Monkey Park by train (Nagano Dentetsu Line) or by bus. (It will take an hour) It is necessary to walk through the parking lot for 35 minutes to reach the park. After visiting the Snow Monkey Park, we return to Nagano station. Then, we will move to Zenkoji temple by bus (or taxi). After visiting Zenkoji temple, return to Nagano station.

FROM$281/ per group

5.00(24) reviews

Visiting Togakushi Shrine and Zenkoji Temple in Nagano

Meet at Nagano station. Travel by bus for an hour to the entrance of Togakushi Okusha Shrine and walk about 40 minutes to the Okusha. After visiting Okusha Shrine we will visit the Togakushi Ninja Museum where we can see ninja tools on display. At Chusha Shrine we will have lunch at a soba noodle restaurant. From Togakushi, we will move to Zenkoji temple by bus (or taxi).

FROM$317/ per group

5.00(24) reviews

Visiting Matsumoto Castle and Zenkoji Temple in Nagano

Meet at Nagano Station. From the station, we will move to Zenkoji temple by bus (or taxi). After visiting Zenkoji temple, return to Nagano station. From there, take a JR train to Matsumoto. (about 50 minutes) In Matsumoto we will visit Matsumoto castle, Nakamachi Street and shops along the street. The tour ends at Matsumoto station.

FROM$281/ per group

5.00(24) reviews

Historic Castle Remains of Ueda and Komoro

Have you ever been to castle remains of local cities? The sizes are not so big, but they stimulate your imaginations on the samurai period of Japan. Ueda castle used to belong to the Sanada clan and they are very popular among Japanese history lovers. Komoro castle is also unique because it was built lower than the castle town and called "Ana-jiro" a hole castle. These two sites are also good places for local people to stroll.

FROM$250/ per group

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Nagano Nature & Outdoor Tours

Exploring Nagano Cycling Tour

It’s a Cycling tour around north Nagano's Satoyama landscape and the Myoko Togakushi Renzan National Park. During the cycling tour, we will stop by the beautiful lake, waterfall, very old local shrine, or the traditional forged knife atelier. I will take you to a secret place where never on a guidebook! Participants can feel an authentic life style, local culture and a wonderful nature of North Nagano!

FROM$156/ per group

5.00(3) reviews

Snow Monkey&Togakushi Snowshoeing! Nagano Winter Special!

Visiting world famous "Snow Monkey" park and snowshoeing in beautiful Togakushi Shrine's forest! The Mokey park is outstanding and you will love it to see the wild monkeys relaxing in Onsen. Moreover, this tour offers the other special experience "Snowshoeing in Togakushi". Explore the snowy beech forests. Woodland creatures also roam the area, so keep your eyes peeled for animal tracks! Approach the legendary Togakushi Shrine nearby, strolling along its idyllic tree-lined trail.

FROM$188/ per group

5.00(3) reviews

Snow Monkey Park, by Snow Monkey Train

Jigokutani Yaen Koen, so-called the Snow Monkey Park, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nagano. If you are lucky, you will see some monkeys bathing in the hot spring. The natural trail is often frozen and slippery in winter season. Now is the time spring is coming just around the corner. It is easier to reach the spot than in winter though there still remains snow yet. How about enjoying a special train ride and encountering monkeys in the natural settings?

FROM$250/ per group

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Nagano Art & Culture Tours

Zenkoji Temple and Nagano Prefectural Art Museum

Zenkoji is a famous temple, and its main hall is designated as a national treasure. Some say they want to visit Zenkoji-temple at least once in their lifetime. So it has had a long history of pilgrimage. After Zenkoji, I would like you to visit Nagano Prefectural Art Museum, a brand-new museum. You'll enjoy its architectural beauty and some of the masterpieces of a Japanese painter, Kaii Higashiyama. After the museum, I would like you to enjoy local Japanese dishes and feel relaxed!!

FROM$141/ per group

Zenkoji Temple and samurai town, Matsushiro

Gokaicho is a special event of Zenkoji Temple, which is held every six years. In this period, a big pillar is erected in front of the main hall. It is donated by the town of Matsushiro, which used to be the domain of the Sanada clan. We visit Zenkoji Temple and then the town of Matsushiro, where you will find many interesting spots related to the Sanada Clan. Children will have fun at the Sanada clan school.

FROM$281/ per group

Explore Japanese-style Paintings in Obuse and Nagano

Nagano has a strong connection with two great artists. One is Hokusai, a world-famous ukiyoe artist in the Edo period, and the other is Kaii Higashiyama, a representative Japanese postwar painter. At the town of Obuse, Obuse Hokusai Museum beckons you to the Hokusai world. At the Jyoyama park in Nagano city, Higashiyama Kaii Art Galley shows you the impressive landscape paintings by Kaii. Also, you will enjoy the good atmosphere of both cosy towns.

FROM$281/ per group

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Nagano Off the Beaten Path Tours

Togakushi Pilgrimage Trail Walking Tour

Togakushi area is considered as one of the most important places for the Esoteric Buddhism. Togakushi Kodo is a path which has been used by mountainous ascetics since ancient times. On this tour, we are going to walk the pilgrimage trail and visit the five Togakushi shrines. Let's explore the mysterious culture and abundant nature of Togakushi area!

FROM$156/ per group

5.00(3) reviews

Iiyama, the archetypal countryside one wishes to preserve

Please do not expect an exciting and commercial tourist destination. Iiyama is not such a region. Instead, it has some local people who live a simple life. Having a train trip on Iiyama Line must be an unforgettable experience to those who love local trains and the countryside. In Iiyama, we visit Takahashi Mayumi Doll Museum, Butsudan Street, and Shojuan Temple, all of which invite you to the real rurality in Japan.

FROM$211/ per group

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Nagano Unique Experience Tours

Buckwheat noodle making and eating

Do you like Japanese food? This is special experience to make buckwheat noodle (soba noodle). At first, Watch carefully how to make soba noodle then try to make it by yourself. After making soba noodle, You can eat it for your lunch. Tasty ?,,,, Bad!,,,, make long soba noodle? It is up to your heart and skill. It takes around three hours. You never forget your nice experience in Japan.

FROM$127/ per group

Gokaicho, the special event of Zenkoji Temple

Gokaicho is the event of Zenkoji Temple, which is held every six years. This year the event is held from April 3rd to June 29th (88days). During this period, a great many people will pay a visit to Zenkoji Temple because they believe that special blessings are given to them. Why don't you touch this special Buddhist event and know more about this temple? Walking around the vicinities of the temple, Joyama-koen, Nagano Prefectural Art Museum, Joyama Zoo must be enjoyable!

FROM$172/ per group

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Nagano Highlights Tours

Matsumoto Castle, Nostalgic Streets and Sake Brewery

Matsumoto Castle was built about 400 years ago. It has one of the oldest castle towers in Japan, designated as a national treasure. The black and white contrast of the castle with a backdrop of "the Japan Alps" is really photogenic!! When you stroll the castle town, you come across rows of old houses and also fresh spring waters in every corner. The water in this region is good to produce nice rice wine, sake. Why don't you try tasty spring water and sake?

FROM$250/ per group

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Private Tours in Nagano

Travel like a real local. With our lineup of varied tours we want to help you customize and realize your ideal tour in Nagano. Our guides can arrange for you to visit areas specific to your interests, so there will be no filler in the itinerary! Browse all the tours we offer in Nagano, and find the perfect one for you. The tours come in a variety of categories and lengths, so chances are you will be able to find the tour for you. Looking for something you couldn’t find in our lineup? Go ahead and send a message to one of the guides, they will create your tour for you! Teaming up with a local guide and getting their help in planning the itinerary is the smart way to travel, so let them sort everything out for you.