Private Nagano Tour: Ninja Wisdom, Soba-Making & Sake

5.0(2)10 hFree cancellationBy Shibuya Exclusive Local Tours

About this activity

Escape the crowds and dive into the spiritual heart of Japan on this private day tour. Have a hiking to the mystica Togakushi Shrine, known as a center of ninja legends surrounded by towering 400-year-old cedar trees.

Learn soba making from a soba master and have a end up the journey with a Japanese sake at a historic brewery. — everything with a personal bilingual guide and private vehicle.

Tour Highlights

1. Learn soba-making from a master chef in the birthplace of Japan’s finest buckwheat noodles.

2. Walk through a mystical 400-year-old cedar forest to Togakushi Shrine

3. Experience sake tasting at a historic brewery

What’s Included

Round-trip private from Nagano Station

2 expert guides: interpreter + local guide

Soba making class & lunch

Japanese sake tasting at a local brewery

Not Included

Optional dinner

Personal purchases or souvenirs

Transportation to Nagano Station

Duration: 6 hours

Available languages: English, Japanese, Spanish (others on request)

What's included

✓Alcoholic Beverages
✓Lunch
✓Gratuities

Not included

✕Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Please meet us in front of the East Exit ticket gate at Nagano Station.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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