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Togakushi Snowshoe Hiking Tour
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,
Meeting Point
Kurohime station
Meeting at Kurohime Station
You can take a local train leaving Nagano station at 7:44 and will get to Kurohime station at 8:21
Tour Start at Togakushi Okusha Parking lot
Start walking around the Togakushi Forest Botanical Garden. Will start with a lecture on how to wear snowshoes and how to use poles.
Kagami-ike / Mirror lake
A beautiful mirror pond turns into a vast snowfield during the winter. Walk on the frozen pond and enjoy the panoramic view of the Togakushi mountain range. (Depending on the condition of the ice)
12:30 PM Lunch at Local Soba restaurant
For lunch, head to the soba restaurant near the entrance of the shrine.
Zuijinnmon Gate
The 400-year-old cedar avenue covered with snow is fantastic and stunning.
Tour FInish
Return to the parking lot and the tour is over! Take the shuttle car back to Kurohime Station.
Ending Point
Kurohime station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee.
Rental Snow Shoes and Poles.
Lunch ,
rental winter boots ( additional 1000JPY for one person, please let me know in advance)
Tour Important Information
1.Warm clothes and shoes are highly recommended for the walk on the snow. Beanie,gloves and sunglasses are also recommended.
2.The snowshoeing place may change due to the condition of the snow pack
3. If you don't have proper shoes, please let me know in advance. I will prepare the warm boots for the extra cost.
The tour can be canceled due to the weather conditions.
Important message from the guide
I can guide you not only in Nagano, but also some other areas such as Matsumoto, Takayama, Kanazawa.(Transportation fee for the guide needed.)
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
Nagano Tour Reviews
Wendy S.
Snow Monkey&Togakushi Snowshoeing! Nagano Winter Special!
“Snowshoe around Togakushi shrine and visit snow monkey park”
Highly recommend - Kouhei tailored the entire day to our family and was very knowledgeable about the natural ecosystems as well as the historical significance.
Kouhei N.
(7 reviews)Thank you for joining the Nagano Winter Special tour! I am glad that you enjoyed the day! I also enjoyed a lot with you and your family!! Thank you!!
“Snowshoe tour”
We had the most amazing day with Kouhei. He is was very good at stopping and sharing knowledge of the forest and the wildlife. It was beautiful and peaceful on the tour and then he looked after us with a break and made hot coffee out in the forest. Sharing his knowledge of the Shinto shrines added a lot to the experience and I would recommend to others that they also enjoy this day.
Kouhei N.
(7 reviews)Thank you very much for joining the Togakushi Snowshoe Hiking Tour! I am very grateful that you enjoyed the tour :) It was a beautiful day! I hope you will enjoy the skiing and snowboarding as well, and maybe see you on the hill! Thank you!!! Best Regards, Kouhei Nishida
“Best experience”
If you want to go snowshoe hiking at Togakushi, Kouhei is the best guide because he is very knowledgeable about the nature, culture and wildlife of the area. He was also flexible with the itinerary and fitted it to our schedule. Book with him for the best experience. Thank you very much Kouhei!
Kouhei N.
(7 reviews)Thank you so much for joining the Nagano Snowshoe Hiking tour! It was great to meet you two. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Have a wonderful trip in Japan! Best Regards, Kouhei Nishida
