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Nagano Private Tours

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Nagano Art, Culture, & Historical Tours

Zenkoji Temple and History Tour – Half Day Trip from Nagano Stationcover image

Zenkoji Temple and History Tour – Half Day Trip from Nagano Station

Nagano
3 hours

I propose a tour from Nagano Station to the Zenkoji Temple. There are traditional Japanese shops and historical spots on the way to Zenkoji from the station. You can try some light snacks such as dango sweets, enjoy some shopping, and if you want, I can take you to a Japanese public bathhouse. I'll propose a flexible plan based on your request. When we arrive at Zenkoji temple, I’ll talk about the history of them and introduce you to various historical points to help you expand your imagination.

FROM$102/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Masatoshi Y.
Masatoshi Y.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
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Obuse: Chestnuts and Hokusai Experience

Nagano
6 hours

A world-famous ukiyoe painter Hokusai (1760-1849) stayed in Obuse and made his works in his later years. In Obuse Hokusai Museum, you'll encounter not only his ukiyoe woodblock printings but also his original handwritings you cannot see elsewhere. Akso, Obuse is well-known for its chestnuts. There are many chestnut trees and a variety of foods with chestnuts. Why don't you try one of them?

FROM$325/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Emi F.
Emi F.
5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)
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Matsushiro: Unique Samurai Town Experience

Nagano
6 hours

Matsushiro is a quiet castle town 10km away from the center of Nagano. The town used to be the domain of the Sanada clan (feudal lords). In Matsushiro, you see the castle remains, the residence of the Sanada clan, middle-class samurai houses, a school for samurai children. You will enjoy walking around the cosy town, breathing fresh air.

FROM$320/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Emi F.
Emi F.
5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)
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Zenkoji Temple Experience

Nagano
4 hours

Zenkoji Temple is very famous for Japanese and its beautiful main hall is one of Japan's national treasures. The temple has a long history of pilgrimage and some say that they want to visit it at least once in their lifetime. Your guide shows you some historical spots in the precincts and also tells you some interesting stories of them.

FROM$208/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Emi F.
Emi F.
5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)

Nagano Nature & Outdoor Tours

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Horse trekking in a beautiful forest near Karuizawa

Nagano
3 hours 30 min

This tour includes horse trekking and lunch in Karuizawa area, where you can relax in beautiful nature away from the city. Horse trekking is for very first beginners to experienced riders. Just let me know what your level is! I will be taking many photos for you during the tour and send them to you later. Later for lunch, you can try Nagano Soba noodle or Tempura in my recommended restaurant(favorite place among local people!), or you can just tell me what you would like to eat.

FROM$64/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Kanami E.
Kanami E.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
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Snow Monkey Park & Local Train Experience

Nagano
6 hours

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. In winter, the natural trail is often frozen and slippery. From spring to autumn, trekking to the park is easier than in winter. How about enjoying a local train ride and encountering wild monkeys in natural settings?

FROM$332/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Emi F.
Emi F.
5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)
Snow Monkey&Togakushi Snowshoeing! Nagano Winter Special!cover image

Snow Monkey&Togakushi Snowshoeing! Nagano Winter Special!

Nagano
9 hours

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$371/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Kouhei N.
Kouhei N.
5.00 / 5
(7 reviews)
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Togakushi Snowshoe Hiking Tour

Nagano
6 hours 30 min

The mountains of the north Nagano are covered with deep snow during the winter. The pond freezes, all the shrubs are buried under the snow, and the trees wear beautiful white robes. The sound of footsteps and breathing of ourselves as we step on the snow in silence, and the footprints of rabbits and foxes that remain on the snow surface. In winter, when bushes are covered with snow, you can freely walk around the forest, and you can also get to the forest of giant trees,

FROM$275/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Kouhei N.
Kouhei N.
5.00 / 5
(7 reviews)

Nagano Day Trip Tours

Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji Temple in Naganocover image

Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji Temple in Nagano

Nagano
8 hours

The park provides us a rare opportunity for us to watch the Macaque up close and observe their fascinating behavior. During winter the monkeys enjoy bathing in the hot spring. The history of Zenkoji temple started in 642 and it does not belong to any religious sect. Legend says that Zenkoji's golden triad was the first Buddhist image to arrive in Japan. After taking a walk in Nakamise street, you can enjoy Sake tasting if you like.

FROM$307/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Takeshi H.
Takeshi H.
5.00 / 5
(56 reviews)
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Customized Tour in Karuizawa

Nagano
4 hours

Our professional guide will take you to the places that you wish to visit in Karuizawa and nearby areas. We are local guides and do our best to talk about our areas with our warm hearts! Shiraito Waterfall, Karuizawa Shaw Memorial Churches, Soba making experience, Karuizawa Old Town Areas, Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, Karuizawa's History Road, Mt. Asama Magma Stone Park are just some of the popular places. I hope you will have a lot of fun

FROM$132/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Kgs N.
Kgs N.
3.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Matsumoto Castle and Daio Wasabi Farm in Nagano

Nagano
8 hours 30 min

Matsumoto castle which was built in 1593-94. The 5 roofed, six story tower castle is the oldest in existence in Japan. It is designated as a national treasure of Japan. Daio Wasabi Farm is situated amongst the picturesque valleys of central Japan’s famous Alps region. It is known as the largest farm of Wasabi (horseradish) in Japan and noted for its picturesque beauty and long history. The tour starts at Matsumoto station and we will visit these places by train or taxi.

FROM$326/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Takeshi H.
Takeshi H.
5.00 / 5
(56 reviews)
Visiting Togakushi Shrine and Zenkoji Temple in Naganocover image

Visiting Togakushi Shrine and Zenkoji Temple in Nagano

Nagano
9 hours

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.Along the way to Okusha shrine, we will walk through a beautiful path surrounded by 400-year-old cedar trees. 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$345/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Takeshi H.
Takeshi H.
5.00 / 5
(56 reviews)

Nagano Tour Reviews

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Dean T.

5 / 5
Nov 4, 2024

Matsumoto Castle Experience

Nagano
6 hours 30 min

Matsumoto Castle & Town Tour

We were very fortunate to have Emi as our guide. She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We wanted to spend a day in Matsumoto with a focus on Matsumoto Castle. She prepared a itinerary for the day that was gave us plenty of time at the castle and Matsumoto town. Emi was extremely knowledgeable and shared information that only a local would know. She help translate information that was only in Japanese as well as help read inscriptions that were on many actual items. We never felt rushed during the time we spent with her. She was very helpful in communicating with shopkeepers which gave us more insight as to the background of their crafts or foods. One of the highlights was taking us up to the observation deck in the City Hall so we could view the castle grounds from above (we would have never done that on our own). The day we spend with Emi was one of the best days we had during our trip. Even before the tour day, Emi communicated with us giving us updates and answering our questions so we were prepared for our trip to the Nagano area. We highly recommend Emi and would definitely hire her again when we return to the Nagano area.

Dean T.

Emi F.

I am truly grateful for your heartfelt review. It was a pleasure to explore the castle together and take our time to appreciate its history. I was so glad you were interested in Matsumoto's crafts and folk art, and I really enjoyed rediscovering the cultural charm of the area as we strolled through the historic streets and visited local shops. I look forward to welcoming you back to Japan one day. Until then, take care! 

Nozawa Onsen Quaint Peaceful and Abundant Charms

Emi F. Is endearing, knowledgeable and professional. She meticulously created an itinerary for our visit. Every activity was well planned and performed with accuracy. We were lucky to have Emi as our guide.

Kim L.

Emi F.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed Nozawa Onsen Village. It’s one of my favorite places, and I’ve always dreamed of sharing it with guests from abroad—thank you for making that dream come true. The peaceful countryside views we enjoyed together were truly unforgettable. Wishing you and your wonderful son and daughter a very happy New Year ahead.

R

Richard N.

5 / 5
Oct 30, 2024

Bird watching tour in Shiga Kogen

Nagano
8 hours

Customized

Bird Watching Tour in Shiga Kogen

Masatoshi put a birding tour together for us. We hiked early morning through beautiful forests which still had fall colors. We hiked along the river enjoying the rushing streams and rapids along the way. Our timing here and on the Northern Island of Hokkaido was unfortunately between migrating periods so we saw some birds but not the number of species we had hoped for. Masatoshi put together an excellent tour. We’d love to return and have him as our guide again! He is the perfect guide. He is informative and calm knowing when to be quiet and very caring We would not hesitate recommending him for your tour guide in the Nagano area! He made our stay here memorable!

Richard N.

Masatoshi Y.

Dear Dick and Roach, thank you from the bottom of my heart for finding me on Go with Guide. I am very happy to have supported your trip in Nagano. What a kind person you are to give me such good feedback even though we didn't see as many birds as I had expected. I'm looking forward to seeing you again. I hope you and Roach stay healthy and happy forever. Thank you so much. P.S. I am writing this while listening to Simon & Garfunkel's “The sound of silence” which you taught me.

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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.