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1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano Tour

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano Tour

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See two of the top attractions near Nagano on this full-day excursion. Explore the tranquil grounds of Zenko-ji, a lovely religious site known for its historic Buddhist statue. Enjoy a sake tasting and lunch before heading down a beautiful forest trail to the home of the snow monkeys, a group of local macaques known for their willingness to live in the snow and bathe in the local hot spring.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$150.65
Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park

Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park

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Explore the magnificent temples and natural wonders of Nagano on a full-day tour and benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide. Visit the famous Zenkoji Temple and Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, enjoy lunch (own expense) in Obuse Town, then choose a soak in the hot springs at Shibu Onsen.
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US$178.04
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Magome & Tsumago Nakasendo Trail Day Hike with Government-Licensed Guide

Magome & Tsumago Nakasendo Trail Day Hike with Government-Licensed Guide

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Avoid the risk of getting lost in the Japanese Alps when you take a private day hike with a guide. Enjoy an easy two-hour walk along the Nakasendo Trail between two traditional villages, Magome and Tsumago. Learn more about Japanese history and culture from your guide, and enjoy getting some exercise in the beautiful landscape.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$143.80
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Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

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Explore the greater part of Zenkoji temple town and sample authentic Japanese snacks and sweets on this small-group walking tour. Try traditional Nagano bites such as oyaki (Japanese stuffed dumplings), sweets, and matcha and meet local business owners in the area. Your guide will take you off the beaten path in Nagano and tell you all about the 1400-year history and culture while discovering parts of the city not found in guidebooks.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$92.44
Explore Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park with a Knowledgeable Local Guide

Explore Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park with a Knowledgeable Local Guide

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Japan’s Nagano prefecture is widely regarded as the country’s winter capital, due to its snowy landscapes and premium ski spots. Visit one of Japan’s most famous winter spots on a 3.5-hour tour of Jigokudani Monkey Park from Shimotakai-gun. Marvel at red-faced Japanese macaques as they bathe in steaming ‘onsen’ (hot springs) and follow walking trails rife with flora and fauna.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$95.87
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Snow Monkey Tour inc. Shibu Onsen: Guided Experience in Nagano

Snow Monkey Tour inc. Shibu Onsen: Guided Experience in Nagano

Visit the snow monkeys in combination with exploration of the hot spring town of Shibu Onsen. Delve into the importance of hot springs in Japanese culture while exploring the alleyways and story of photogenic Shibu Onsen before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant and walk along the forest road to the monkey park where you’ll learn just what makes them so unique. This private tour is ideally-suited to photographers and anyone wanting to walk, explore and go little deeper into the story of the monkeys and hot spring culture of Japan.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$147.22
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1-Day Togakushi Tour: Soba making, Ninja Town, and Hidden Shrines

1-Day Togakushi Tour: Soba making, Ninja Town, and Hidden Shrines

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Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture during this 8-hour excursion to Togakushi in Nagano Prefecture. Learn the creation myths of Japan and importance of nature worship to the Japanese followed by a traditional local lunch of ‘soba’ noodles. In the afternoon you’ll learn first-hand about Togakushi’s ‘ninja’ warriors at the Ninja Folklore Museum before heading along the iconic avenue of giant cedars and the Zuishimon Gate.
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  • 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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US$173.93
Matsumoto Discovery - Half Day Walking Tour

Matsumoto Discovery - Half Day Walking Tour

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Matsumoto is a vibrant city steeped in arts, history, and culture. It is known for a feudal castle, cafes, folk arts and a traditional shopping district. Whether you are on your way to the Northern Alps or Matsumoto is your destination, see the best of the city with a government licensed local tour guide. Choose from several attractions, including the Matsumoto Castle and museums, for a tour of your own design.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$65.05
Forest Shrines of Togakushi Tour: Guided Nature Hiking in Nagano

Forest Shrines of Togakushi Tour: Guided Nature Hiking in Nagano

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Home to some of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines, Togakushi has long been regarded as a place of true spiritual significance and natural beauty. This private hiking tour takes you along forest trails to visit each of the main shrines while enjoying the beauty of Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park and highlights including Kagami-ike and its famous view of Mount Togakushi. Led by a locally-based, English-speaking guide the tour is ideally-suited to visitors wanting to escape the city and explore one of Central Japan’s most rewarding destinations.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$147.22
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1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

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Enjoy fun winter activities and visit the famous Japanese snow monkeys during this full-day trip to the Shiga Kogen Highlands in Nagano. Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park, where you can observe wild macaques bathing in the area hot springs. After a warm, delicious lunch, you have time for sledding, snow bikes, snow scooters, and a lift ride up the 5,800-foot (1,900-meter) slope of a famous area ski resort.
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  • 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$191.73
eTour de Matsumoto - Electric Bike Tour

eTour de Matsumoto - Electric Bike Tour

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Explore the city and its surroundings on this off-the-beaten-path bike tour! Far from the Japanese metropolises, enjoy a deep breath of fresh air and the magnificent landscapes of Matsumoto City. Ride an electric bicycle with your guide through the countryside of Matsumoto and discover the main historical sites of the city while enjoying a country ride through the vast fields surrounding the city. The ideal experience for all cycling enthusiasts! Matsumoto is centered in the Japanese countryside and is the ideal place to get on a bicycle for an exploration of the city and its surroundings! Beyond the city built around its historic castle, Matsumoto offers all kinds of magnificent rides. Explore the city's historic sites, take a deep breath of fresh air, as you cycle around the city, past rice fields and admire the beautiful and traditional Japanese farmhouses. You will not fail to marvel at the beauty of the landscapes, with the vast and spectacular Japanese Alps as a backdrop.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$82.17
Nagano Private Two Day Tour

Nagano Private Two Day Tour

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Discover Nagano’s many highlights on this private 2-day tour. You’ll have a guide to show you around on the first day, and then free time to explore on the second day. Overnight stay in a Japanese Ryokan, entrance fees to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, and a private onsen experience is included, making it the ultimate hassle-free tour.
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  • 2 days
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US$287.60
Price varies by group size
Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience

Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience

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Experience the life of a samurai in an actual feudal castle in Matsumoto, Japan! Matsumoto Castle is a designated “National Treasure” thanks to its well preserved historic structure. We’ll get a chance to step inside to learn about the life of the samurai lords who lived here, the castle’s defensive strategies and the history of the city. Afterwards, get a hands-on sword fighting lesson with your own hand-picked sword and samurai outfit.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$82.17
Nagano All Must-Sees Full Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Nagano All Must-Sees Full Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

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The city of Nagano is an intensely beautiful and historic part of Japan, only a stone’s throw away from the capital city of Tokyo. Nagano is a place of incredible Shinto and Buddhist history and home to one of Japan’s most iconic temple and shrine. While many of Japan’s cities lay claim to an identity of nature-meets-human-invention, that atmosphere can be felt in Nagano better than almost anywhere else in Japan. In this tour, your knowledgeable licensed local guide will accompany you on your journey features an historic districts and even ancient pilgrimages. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize your six-hours special tour that's best for you. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$143.80
Price varies by group size
Wasabi Farm & Rural Side Cycling Tour in Azumino, Nagano

Wasabi Farm & Rural Side Cycling Tour in Azumino, Nagano

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Let's explore the "secret great nature" land around the Matsumoto area by guided and private city-cycling tours. Azumino city is blessed with beautiful Northern Alps mountains, clear spring water, and magnificent rural landscapes. It is just 25 minutes by local train from JR Matsumoto station "without any transfer or JR pass." On this private cycling tour with a friendly English-speaking guide, we will ride city bikes and explore the "hidden gems" of Azumino city, such as Wasabi Farm, the spring water area, rural landscapes, and some local highlights surrounded by the "crystal-clear" Northern Alps mountains. Please experience the true blessings of nature through our tours; we promise you will not regret it! Our tours can be enjoyed casually by all private group tours for families, friends, couples, and anyone else.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$51.36
(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Tour

(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Tour

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Experience the dramatic mountain landscape of Chubu Sangaku National Park and visit the immense snow walls of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. This day trip departs from Nagano Station and includes a ticket for round-trip rail transport with your guide. Traveling with a maximum of 15 passengers in your small group ensures an intimate atmosphere.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$263.63
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1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle

1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle

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Defined by its mountains and natural landscapes, Central Japan is the literal heartland of this beautiful country and a road less travelled by many international visitors. This engaging one-day tour takes you to Matsumoto Castle - one of the few remaining original castles in Japan and a registered National Treasure - before heading high into the grandeur of the North Alps and onto the protected alpine oasis of Kamikochi. Led by a locally-based guide and including lunch and direct transport to and from Kamikochi, this tour captures the essence of Central Japan by combining two of its most iconic destinations.
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  • 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$208.99
Izakaya Food Tour in Nagano

Izakaya Food Tour in Nagano

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Foodies who love to learn about local culture through cuisine will enjoy this small-group evening tour of Nagano’s local bars and eateries. Throughout the evening you’ll visit several izakaya and backstreet bars, eating enough samples to comprise a full meal. Your guide will take you to places you’d struggle to find by yourself, and will make sure you have a good time and don’t get lost.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$101.34
Nagano Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Nagano Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

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Pair up with a Nagano local for a private walking tour that’s a new concept in travel. Unlike traditional, pre-packaged tours, it’s like exploring the city alongside a local friend, complete with tips, advice, and insider recommendations. From a pre-tour chat with your Lokafyer guide to the walking tour itself, the experience is completely tailored to your preferences.
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  • Free Cancellation
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US$55.00
Price varies by group size
Flying Squirrel Watching Tour

Flying Squirrel Watching Tour

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Discover the wild Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel during this guided nature tour. Professional nature guides who're familiar with the squirrel's lifestyle and gliding patterns will help you see them in their natural habitat. Native to Japan, learn about where they live and why, as well as their diet and behaviors while visiting the Picchio Visitor Center. Afterwards, bask in the silence and admire the sight of the squirrels at play.
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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US$23.28
(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Monkeys & Cherry Blossoms in Nagano Tour

(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Monkeys & Cherry Blossoms in Nagano Tour

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Check out Japan’s famous cherry blossom blooms and see snow monkeys on a full-day trip from Nagano. After visiting the Jigokudani Monkey Park, you’ll stop for lunch, then visit several different ‘hanami’ spots to admire the cherry blossom trees. This seasonal experience runs from April to the end of May, allowing you to take in the later blooms of the mountainous northern Nagano region.
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  • 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$150.65
Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano

Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano

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Explore Matsumoto at your own pace and to your own interests on this full-day private guided tour from Nagano. Visit Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's best-preserved castles, then explore surrounding streets, including quirky "Frog Street," known for its abundance of frog products. Afterward, visit tranquil Hotaka Town, home to Japan’s largest wasabi farm where you can try wasabi ice-cream and visit nearby Hotaka Shrine.
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  • 8 hours
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US$246.51
Price varies by group size
Matsumoto Custom Full Day Tour

Matsumoto Custom Full Day Tour

This action-packed private day tour to Matsumoto combines a visit to the historic Matsumoto Castle, the foodie experience of going to one of Japan’s biggest wasabi farms, and Hotaka Shrine too. Going on a guided tour saves time navigating and uncovers hidden gems you might not discover alone such as the quirky “Frog Street” which is known for its abundance of frog products.
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  • 8 hours
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US$178.04
Price varies by group size
Nagano Snowshoe Hiking Tour

Nagano Snowshoe Hiking Tour

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Walking along the 400-year-old lined cedar trees and walking on the frozen lake experience are special experiences that can only be found here. Let's explore the winter of Togakushi, where mountain ascetic have been practicing the mountain worship since ancient times. The experience of walking along a row of 400-year-old cedar trees and a frozen lake is a special experience that cannot be found anywhere else. Let's explore the winter of Togakushi, where the trainees have practiced rigorously since ancient times, wearing snowshoes!
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  • 5 hours
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US$82.17
Price varies by group size