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Half a day Nagano Food & Culture Tour
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Joined 2025
Japanese food is an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and Nagano is famous for local food culture.
This 3hr tour takes you to old part of Nagano.
You'll enjoy local food and Sake, learning about the secrets of longevity and food culture here that only locals can tell you.
We'll walk on backstreets of 1400yrs old temple ground, discovering authentic local food stores and shrines
which you wouldn't noticed otherwise.
Watching a fire ceremony, hearing chants and drums is such a experience.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Ticket gate in Nagano station
- At the bullet train ticket gate. I'll hold a sigh of your name.
Zenkoji temple
You'll get inspired by the beauty of 1400yrs old temple.
If the timing is right, we can watch a fire ceremony.
Take a stroll in old part of Nagano
It is fun to go on the quiet back streets and full of discoveries,
where you would not have found it without a guide.
You might encounter
:Fountain of wealth
:Local temples
:Local vendors (Miso icecream, buckwheat icecream, grilled Miso rice balls)
:A cat on a roof!
200yrs old Sake brewery
You'll learn how Sake is made in the facility tour,
and enjoy sampling variety of Sake and non-alcoholic drinks,
pickled vegetables in Sake and Miso soup.
Learning a bit about Sake brings you more joy into your cooking
and Japanese food experience.
*If you don't drink, I can substitute with other spot.
Local speciality Oyaki dumpling place
Watch local grandmas bake dumplings over wood fire,
and enjoy famous Oyaki! I'll take you to the most authentic Oyaki place!
Ending Point
Nagano station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding fee
Sampling at Sake brewery
Food
You and the guide's bus fare(370yen/person)
Tour Important Information
Please contact me for any arrangement of this tour!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Eri M.
I have professionally guided people for the past 10 years, and I love connecting travelers to the local culture and its people. I'll be your language as well as cultural interpreter, and take your travel to deeper level.
I love Beautiful Nagano! I'll take you to famous spots as well as only-locals-know spots so that you can experience local culture behind the closed door.
My people said the day with me were the highlights of their time in Japan. You'll feel welcomed and inspired!
Reviews
June D.
“A day of enjoyment in Nagano”
My family had a wonderful day visiting Nagano. The snow monkey park was so enjoyable and the hike from the park was beautiful. We enjoyed eating the traditional dumplings from this area, as well as the sake brewery tasting and the beautiful temple. Erin was very nice and informative and made the day very nice. Definitely a doable day trip from Tokyo using the Shinkansen. Oh and the apples and apple juice from this area is so delicious.
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Eri M.
June san, Thank you! Even though it was hot day, it was a magical experience to be close to many new-born babies in quiet monkey park, wasn't it? I am glad your family enjoyed all the hight lights of Nagano in one day, being away from crowded cities.
$450/ per group
More tours by Eri M.
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Highlights Nagano - Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple and Sake-
Would you like to see country side of Japan which is rich in nature, traditions and local food? Would you like to travel at ease? Then please join my tour! May and June is a time when mothers give birth to babies. It is a magical experience to see new-born babies close by. I will tell you all about the interesting history, traditions in food, art and culture that only a local like me can tell you. Many people who joined my tour said the day with me was the highlights of their time in Japan!
Highlights Nagano - Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple and Sake-
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Highlights Matsumoto Half a day Tour
A journey with private guide through the heart of Matsumoto. Begin your adventure at Matsumoto castle with a history spanning over 400yrs. Take a stroll through Matsumoto' historic districts, where you'll run into traditional architecture, artisan shops, and welcoming locals. I'll provide insights into the city's cultural heritage. I`ll be your language and cultural interpreter, which helps you understand Japanese culture and society, and takes your trip to deeper level.
Highlights Matsumoto Half a day Tour
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Kamikochi Nature Tour
We'll enjoy an easy hike in Kamikochi. It is 75mins walk along the creek from Taisyoike pond to Kappabashi, admiring diversity of nature and serenity being away from big cities. No private vehicles are allowed to enter Kamikochi. For your comfort We take a taxi from and to Kamikochi. Taxi fare(Around 40000yen) is not included to the tour fee, and payable to the driver.
Kamikochi Nature Tour
Other Popular Art, Culture, & Historical Tours in Nagano
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Obuse: Chestnuts and Hokusai's Works
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?
Obuse: Chestnuts and Hokusai's Works
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Matsumoto Castle / Narai-Juku / Daio Wasabi Farm Tour
Matsumoto Castle is one of the oldest castles in Japan. Fortification of the site dates back to simple wooden structures built during the Warring States period. Narai-Juku is well-preserved post town that remains of Edo-era streets. Daio Wasabi Farm is one of Japan's largest wasabi farms and a popular tourist destination.
Matsumoto Castle / Narai-Juku / Daio Wasabi Farm Tour
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Zenkoji-temple (and Kimono Experience [option])
Zenkoji-temple is one of the most famous landmark in Nagano region. Founded approx. 1,400 years ago, this temple has been loved by common people since its' independence from a certain religion. So, you can pray without hesitation. You can take a small adventure of walking through dark underground corridor beneath the main image of Amida Triad sharering one halo located at the main hall of the temple. If you would like to wear Japanese traditional Kimonos, you can rent them from a shop nearby.
Zenkoji-temple (and Kimono Experience [option])
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Matsushiro: Unique Samurai Town
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.
Matsushiro: Unique Samurai Town