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Azumino (Nagano), Japan Alps Views, Winery, Wasabi, Shrine - Day Trip from Matsumoto or Hakuba

You will enjoy a panoramic view of the Northern Alps and visit a vast farm where authentic wasabi is grown in clear spring water. In addition to the wasabi fields, you can take in the picturesque scenery featuring iconic waterwheels. In the afternoon, you will visit Hotaka Shrine with a long history, where the deity of safe journeys is enshrined. There is also a unique monument of another deity, Dosojin. Finally, you will visit a scenic winery. You can relax on the terrace and enjoy a drink.

Azumino (Nagano), Japan Alps Views, Winery, Wasabi, Shrine - Day Trip from Matsumoto or Hakuba

Matsumoto Castle & Azumino (Daio Wasabi, Chihiro Art Museum) with Northern Alps - from Matsumoto

The tour begins at Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s most iconic original castles. From there, you continue to Daio Wasabi Farm, known for its pure spring‑water fields and picturesque waterwheels. Next, you head to the hilltop of Ikeda-machi Craft Park, with views of the Northern Japan Alps. The final stop is Chihiro Art Museum Azumino, dedicated to illustrator Iwasaki Chihiro, set within a spacious park and featuring her watercolor works alongside an international collection of picture‑book art.

Matsumoto Castle & Azumino (Daio Wasabi, Chihiro Art Museum) with Northern Alps - from Matsumoto

Azumino Winery, Sake Brewery (Daisekkei), Daio Wasabi Farm from Hakuba or Matsumoto (Nagano)

We will visit the scenic Azumino Winery and the long‑established Daisekkei Sake Brewery, as well as the famous Daio Wasabi Farm. Along the way, you can enjoy the peaceful rural landscape of Azumino.

Azumino Winery, Sake Brewery (Daisekkei), Daio Wasabi Farm from Hakuba or Matsumoto (Nagano)

Gofukuji Temple and Narai‑juku Post Town on the Kisoji Valley of the Nakasendo Route, from Matsumoto

We will visit Gofukuji Temple, an ancient Buddhist temple known as a center of mountain worship (Shugendō), with several statues and buildings designated as Important Cultural Properties. Then we will head to Narai‑juku, a post town on the Kisoji, an Important Preservation District lined with traditional buildings and craft shops from the Edo Period (1603–1867). We will stop by craft shops featuring traditional Kiso shikki (lacquerware) along with other regional handicrafts.

Gofukuji Temple and Narai‑juku Post Town on the Kisoji Valley of the Nakasendo Route, from Matsumoto

Day Trip to Wild Monkey Park (Nagano) from Matsumoto

We will visit the Wild Snow Monkey Park, where you can observe wild monkeys at close range. This area is known for its dramatic natural features: it sits at an altitude of about 850 meters, surrounded by steep cliffs and hot‑spring steam. The monkeys live freely in this environment, bathing in the hot spring, caring for their babies, which makes watching them truly heartwarming. On our way from Matsumoto, we can also enjoy beautiful mountain scenery, passing through areas such as Zenkoji‑daira.

Day Trip to Wild Monkey Park (Nagano) from Matsumoto

Kiso Valley Post Towns: Narai‑juku, Tsumago‑juku, and Magome‑juku from Matsumoto

We will explore the historic post towns of the Edo Period (1603–1867) along the Kiso Valley on the Nakasendo route—Narai‑juku, Tsumago‑juku, and Magome‑juku—on a journey of about 120 km from Matsumoto, through a region set between Mt. Ontake and the Central Japan Alps. Along the way, we will also stop by a local craft shop featuring traditional lacquerware and other regional handicrafts.

Kiso Valley Post Towns: Narai‑juku, Tsumago‑juku, and Magome‑juku from Matsumoto

Day Trip to Togakushi (Nagano) from Matsumoto

Togakushi in Nagano is renowned for its dramatic mountain scenery, including Mt. Togakushi (1,904 m), as well as its deep tradition of mountain worship and historic shrines. From Matsumoto, we will go along the Nagano Expressway, enjoying beautiful views on the way. In Togakushi, we will walk through a spiritual path of 400‑year‑old cedar trees leading to the shrines. We will also visit the scenic Kagami Pond and Togakushi Ninja Museum, where you can learn about the “Togakure‑ryu” ninja school.

Day Trip to Togakushi (Nagano) from Matsumoto

Highlights Nagano with private transportation

This tour takes you to the highlights of Nagano. We'll enjoy a nature walk at the foot of sacred mountain to Togakushi shrine, going through 250yrs old cider grove. This is where Ninjas and Shinto practitioners used to practice from ancient times. You'll learn all about it from your guide. After the walk, you'll try famous Togakushi soba noodle and soba ice cream at the best soba restaurant which only locals know. This tour ends with a visit to 1400yrs old Zenkoji temple.

Highlights Nagano with private transportation

Azumino (Nagano), Japan Alps Views, Winery, Wasabi, Shrine - Day Trip from Matsumoto or Hakuba

You will enjoy a panoramic view of the Northern Alps and visit a vast farm where authentic wasabi is grown in clear spring water. In addition to the wasabi fields, you can take in the picturesque scenery featuring iconic waterwheels. In the afternoon, you will visit Hotaka Shrine with a long history, where the deity of safe journeys is enshrined. There is also a unique monument of another deity, Dosojin. Finally, you will visit a scenic winery. You can relax on the terrace and enjoy a drink.

Azumino (Nagano), Japan Alps Views, Winery, Wasabi, Shrine - Day Trip from Matsumoto or Hakuba

Matsumoto Castle & Azumino (Daio Wasabi, Chihiro Art Museum) with Northern Alps - from Matsumoto

The tour begins at Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s most iconic original castles. From there, you continue to Daio Wasabi Farm, known for its pure spring‑water fields and picturesque waterwheels. Next, you head to the hilltop of Ikeda-machi Craft Park, with views of the Northern Japan Alps. The final stop is Chihiro Art Museum Azumino, dedicated to illustrator Iwasaki Chihiro, set within a spacious park and featuring her watercolor works alongside an international collection of picture‑book art.

Matsumoto Castle & Azumino (Daio Wasabi, Chihiro Art Museum) with Northern Alps - from Matsumoto

Azumino Winery, Sake Brewery (Daisekkei), Daio Wasabi Farm from Hakuba or Matsumoto (Nagano)

We will visit the scenic Azumino Winery and the long‑established Daisekkei Sake Brewery, as well as the famous Daio Wasabi Farm. Along the way, you can enjoy the peaceful rural landscape of Azumino.

Azumino Winery, Sake Brewery (Daisekkei), Daio Wasabi Farm from Hakuba or Matsumoto (Nagano)

Gofukuji Temple and Narai‑juku Post Town on the Kisoji Valley of the Nakasendo Route, from Matsumoto

We will visit Gofukuji Temple, an ancient Buddhist temple known as a center of mountain worship (Shugendō), with several statues and buildings designated as Important Cultural Properties. Then we will head to Narai‑juku, a post town on the Kisoji, an Important Preservation District lined with traditional buildings and craft shops from the Edo Period (1603–1867). We will stop by craft shops featuring traditional Kiso shikki (lacquerware) along with other regional handicrafts.

Gofukuji Temple and Narai‑juku Post Town on the Kisoji Valley of the Nakasendo Route, from Matsumoto

Day Trip to Wild Monkey Park (Nagano) from Matsumoto

We will visit the Wild Snow Monkey Park, where you can observe wild monkeys at close range. This area is known for its dramatic natural features: it sits at an altitude of about 850 meters, surrounded by steep cliffs and hot‑spring steam. The monkeys live freely in this environment, bathing in the hot spring, caring for their babies, which makes watching them truly heartwarming. On our way from Matsumoto, we can also enjoy beautiful mountain scenery, passing through areas such as Zenkoji‑daira.

Day Trip to Wild Monkey Park (Nagano) from Matsumoto

Kiso Valley Post Towns: Narai‑juku, Tsumago‑juku, and Magome‑juku from Matsumoto

We will explore the historic post towns of the Edo Period (1603–1867) along the Kiso Valley on the Nakasendo route—Narai‑juku, Tsumago‑juku, and Magome‑juku—on a journey of about 120 km from Matsumoto, through a region set between Mt. Ontake and the Central Japan Alps. Along the way, we will also stop by a local craft shop featuring traditional lacquerware and other regional handicrafts.

Kiso Valley Post Towns: Narai‑juku, Tsumago‑juku, and Magome‑juku from Matsumoto

Day Trip to Togakushi (Nagano) from Matsumoto

Togakushi in Nagano is renowned for its dramatic mountain scenery, including Mt. Togakushi (1,904 m), as well as its deep tradition of mountain worship and historic shrines. From Matsumoto, we will go along the Nagano Expressway, enjoying beautiful views on the way. In Togakushi, we will walk through a spiritual path of 400‑year‑old cedar trees leading to the shrines. We will also visit the scenic Kagami Pond and Togakushi Ninja Museum, where you can learn about the “Togakure‑ryu” ninja school.

Day Trip to Togakushi (Nagano) from Matsumoto

Highlights Nagano with private transportation

This tour takes you to the highlights of Nagano. We'll enjoy a nature walk at the foot of sacred mountain to Togakushi shrine, going through 250yrs old cider grove. This is where Ninjas and Shinto practitioners used to practice from ancient times. You'll learn all about it from your guide. After the walk, you'll try famous Togakushi soba noodle and soba ice cream at the best soba restaurant which only locals know. This tour ends with a visit to 1400yrs old Zenkoji temple.

Highlights Nagano with private transportation

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Azumino (Nagano), Japan Alps Views, Winery, Wasabi, Shrine - Day Trip from Matsumoto or Hakuba

Azumino (Nagano), Japan Alps Views, Winery, Wasabi, Shrine - Day Trip from Matsumoto or Hakuba

Matsumoto Castle & Azumino (Daio Wasabi, Chihiro Art Museum) with Northern Alps - from Matsumoto

Matsumoto Castle & Azumino (Daio Wasabi, Chihiro Art Museum) with Northern Alps - from Matsumoto

Azumino Winery, Sake Brewery (Daisekkei), Daio Wasabi Farm from Hakuba or Matsumoto (Nagano)

We will visit the scenic Azumino Winery and the long‑established Daisekkei Sake Brewery, as well as the famous Daio Wasabi Farm. Along the way, you can enjoy the peaceful rural landscape of Azumino.

Azumino Winery, Sake Brewery (Daisekkei), Daio Wasabi Farm from Hakuba or Matsumoto (Nagano)

Gofukuji Temple and Narai‑juku Post Town on the Kisoji Valley of the Nakasendo Route, from Matsumoto

Gofukuji Temple and Narai‑juku Post Town on the Kisoji Valley of the Nakasendo Route, from Matsumoto

Day Trip to Wild Monkey Park (Nagano) from Matsumoto

Day Trip to Wild Monkey Park (Nagano) from Matsumoto

Kiso Valley Post Towns: Narai‑juku, Tsumago‑juku, and Magome‑juku from Matsumoto

Kiso Valley Post Towns: Narai‑juku, Tsumago‑juku, and Magome‑juku from Matsumoto

Day Trip to Togakushi (Nagano) from Matsumoto

Day Trip to Togakushi (Nagano) from Matsumoto

Highlights Nagano with private transportation

Highlights Nagano with private transportation

Azumino (Nagano), Japan Alps Views, Winery, Wasabi, Shrine - Day Trip from Matsumoto or Hakuba

Azumino (Nagano), Japan Alps Views, Winery, Wasabi, Shrine - Day Trip from Matsumoto or Hakuba

Matsumoto Castle & Azumino (Daio Wasabi, Chihiro Art Museum) with Northern Alps - from Matsumoto

Matsumoto Castle & Azumino (Daio Wasabi, Chihiro Art Museum) with Northern Alps - from Matsumoto

Azumino Winery, Sake Brewery (Daisekkei), Daio Wasabi Farm from Hakuba or Matsumoto (Nagano)

We will visit the scenic Azumino Winery and the long‑established Daisekkei Sake Brewery, as well as the famous Daio Wasabi Farm. Along the way, you can enjoy the peaceful rural landscape of Azumino.

Azumino Winery, Sake Brewery (Daisekkei), Daio Wasabi Farm from Hakuba or Matsumoto (Nagano)

Gofukuji Temple and Narai‑juku Post Town on the Kisoji Valley of the Nakasendo Route, from Matsumoto

Gofukuji Temple and Narai‑juku Post Town on the Kisoji Valley of the Nakasendo Route, from Matsumoto

Day Trip to Wild Monkey Park (Nagano) from Matsumoto

Day Trip to Wild Monkey Park (Nagano) from Matsumoto

Kiso Valley Post Towns: Narai‑juku, Tsumago‑juku, and Magome‑juku from Matsumoto

Kiso Valley Post Towns: Narai‑juku, Tsumago‑juku, and Magome‑juku from Matsumoto

Day Trip to Togakushi (Nagano) from Matsumoto

Day Trip to Togakushi (Nagano) from Matsumoto

Highlights Nagano with private transportation

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