We will go horse riding in the forest.
All levels are welcome in this tour, and you can see beautiful sights and get to know about horses.
After we eat some Nagano famous Soba noodles, we will explore
Kumanokotai shrine/Shiraito fall/ Harunire terrace.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotrl
Horse Riding
The fees for riding differs depending on the season.
It is usually
-9800 yen for off season
-12800 yen for regular season
-21000 yen for busy season such as Golden week and new years
Please pay the fees at the riding center.
They accept cash/credit cards/Alipay.
For those who have some experience in horse riding, I suggest to go for longer trekking(100minutes) so please let me know.
Riding center is not open on Tuesday.
There is a chance of cancellation due to severe weather such as typhoon, however you will be able to enjoy riding even if it is raining. They have a rental rain jackets in needs.
Lunch
We will go to a place where locals love.
We can either go to
-Soba noodles restaurant with beautiful sceneries
-pasta and pizza if you are tired of Japanese food
-ramen for ramen lovers
Kumano kotai shrine
Kumano Kotai Shrine is one of the many shrines located along the Nakasendo Highway connecting Kyoto and Tokyo. Built right on the border between modern day Nagano Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture, you can straddle the border and literally be in both prefectures at once.
It is located about 1200meters above sea levels and you can see a beautiful sceneries by walking from the shrine.
Shiraito Fall
Shiraito Waterfall (白糸の滝, Shiraito no Taki) is located in the forests north of central Karuizawa.
There you can enjoy fresh air and peaceful time.
Harunire terrace or Hoshinoya Onsen
You can enjoy shopping and have coffee time or enjoy Onsen near this terrace.
Ending Point
At your hotel
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
toll fees
gasoline fees
Transportation via Chevrolet Captiva
Horse riding fees for 50minutes riding:9800yen off season/12800 regular season/14800 busy season)
Horse riding for 100minutes riding: 19800yen for off season/25000 yen for regular season/30000 for busy season.
lunch/dinner for you and your tour guide(1500yen ~3000yen)
Onsen: 1350 yen
※ please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
※ The youngest age to ride a horse is nine years old. For younger age, please let me know.
※This tour involves some walking and riding, so make sure to wear long pants and comfortable shoes.
I am starting the tour from September 2023.
If you would like to have a tour on weekend, please let me know.
I can be flexible about it!
I am a guide specialized in horse riding tour in Nagano area. By joining my horse riding tour, you can walk with a horse in a beautiful forest in quiet rural area, where you can see seasonal flowers and beautiful views. I am happy to take you to Soba restaurant where many locals love.
Jodie N.
Horse trekking in a beautiful forest near Karuizawa
“Amazing day in Karuizawa”
We spent a lovely morning with Kanami-san, riding in the forest and having soba for lunch. Wish we had planned for a full day, and we will definitely do so next time!
Kanami E.
Jodie san Thank you so much for letting me guide you and Arielle! I really hope to see you soon!
$229/ per group