Take in some of the highlights of Nagano with this engaging tour starting with a visit to Zenkoji Temple – one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan - followed by sake tasting and lunch at a nearby restaurant. It's then time to head to the Snow Monkey Park and its world-famous hot spring-bathing monkeys! All led by a locally-based English-speaking guide, this tour is a great…
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Born in Nagano and rooted in local life, o8Experience invites you to discover the neighborhood restaurants, flavors and people we love. Our guides are Nagano natives and locals who are passionate about sharing the place they call home. Join us for a relaxed taste of life here after dark. Visit three local food spots for 5+ shared dishes, including yakitori, soba or ramen, and gyoza, with two drin…
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Born in Nagano and rooted in local life, o8Experience creates tours that share the food, places and people we love. Our guides are Nagano natives and locals who are passionate about sharing the place they call home. Discover our city through its flavors, stories and everyday encounters on this three-hour walk. Taste two warm oyaki dumplings, explore the streets around Zenkoji Temple, and enjoy lo…
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Take in some of the highlights of Nagano with this engaging tour starting with a morning visit to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and its world-famous hot spring-bathing monkeys, followed by a warming winter lunch and afternoon exploration of Zenko-ji - one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan. Led by a locally-based English-speaking guide and including a sake tasting experi…
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Come to Nagano for a deeper sake experience — compare around 10 local sakes (seasonal selection may vary), taste 3 kinds of amazake(non alcohol), enjoy warm Nagano miso soup, and visit a historic old sake factory area. The brewery has over 300 years of history, and you’ll learn the differences between premium styles like unfiltered, unpasteurized, and seasonal sake. First, enjoy a relaxed walk th…
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Enjoy a small-group tour with no more than 12 guests, combining Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, a local lunch in Obuse, two premium sake tastings, and free time to explore. Start at Nagano Station with an English-speaking local guide. Walk a scenic forest trail to the Snow Monkey Park, then visit Obuse for lunch and sake tasting. Browse local shops, stroll the historic streets, or visit the Hokusai…
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Enjoy a guided temple tour and a fire ceremony as well as a traditional tea experience, sampling of local dumplings, ‘sake’ tasting, and a unique stay at a traditional ‘shukubo.’
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Have ever seen real Wasabi? Discover the Japan’s largest Wasabi Farm! Nagano Prefecture is the largest producer of wasabi in Japan. Home to many small family-tended plots dotted between the rice fields, rural Azumino – just outside of Matsumoto – also boasts Japan’s largest farm, Daio Wasabi Farm. The farm is a popular tourist friendly destination and is comprised of many large fields with a meti…
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Discover Matsumoto beyond the castle on a tour of samurai history, local food, wasabi, wine, and ukiyo-e. Book 8:00 AM for Nagano Station (8.5 hrs) OR 9:30 AM for Matsumoto Station (6.25 hrs). Explore the black-walled Matsumoto Castle, visit a 150-year-old miso brewery for a guided visit and onigiri lunch, and enjoy free time at Japan’s largest wasabi farm. Stop at a countryside winery for a casu…
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Experience the best of Nagano winter in one unforgettable private tour—combining snowshoeing in the sacred forests of Togakushi and a visit to the iconic Snow Monkey Park, where wild macaques relax in natural hot springs. This seasonal experience is available only for a limited winter period. Unlike standard shared tours, this is an exclusive private experience focused on comfort, safety, and fle…
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Discover Nagano’s favorite comfort food and the warming world of Sake! Learn all the different steps involved in producing Sake with the help of your guide. You will walk you through each step of the sake-making process and share stories about the rich history of brewing in Nagano. Then you can savor several varieties of sake produced by the brewery, gaining a new appreciation for the time and cr…
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The class is held at the over 130 years old house. It was built in Machiya style and was used to be a house of Shoya, the biggest merchant in the city at that time. You can have a look around the unique inside. We will show you traditional life style such as Koto, a Japanese harp and an old sawing machine, which have been carefully stored for a long time in Kura, an old style storage in back of t…
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Sacred Streets, Historic Zenkoji Temple and Nagano’s Hidden Corners. Discover the soul of one of Japan’s most sacred cities with our local guide Follow a path that leads you deep into the city’s past. This isn’t just a walk. It’s a cultural journey once shared by monks, pilgrims, and samurai. From the sacred grounds of Zenkoji Temple to atmospheric backstreets lined with old storehouses, a histor…
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Dive into Nagano’s food culture with a hands-on cooking and walking experience. In a traditional Japanese house with a sunken hearth, you’ll learn how to make oyaki—a beloved local dumpling filled with seasonal vegetables or sweet bean paste—and enjoy them warm with soba tea by the fire. After the cooking session, stroll through the peaceful backstreets leading to Zenkoji Temple. Discover small,…
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Near the famous Zenkoji Temple, Togakushi Shrine, Nozawa Onsen, and the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Obuse offers a perfect cultural stop before or after your visit! Savor a delicious bowl of ramen featuring locally-made miso (vegan ramen available) before stepping back in time at a 240-year-old miso brewery. Learn traditional miso making techniques and create your own 1kg batch of miso to take h…
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Are you a Sake beginner or an expert? This Sake brewery private tour brings you not only to the world of Sake but also exclusive cultural experiences. I will take you to Ichinoya Sake Brewery, established in 1865, which still produces high quality Sake with traditional methods. You will see the house’s brewing process mostly by human hands with limited mechanicals, which is designated as Intangib…
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At YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX U, you can relax in a spacious private room in an open-air bath of natural hot spring water. Enjoy YUDANAKA BREWERY's original craft beer. Take a dip in the Aburaya Tosen hot springs at "YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX U", an 8-minute walk from Yudanaka Station. Enjoy a private room all to yourself. Relax on a comfortable sofa or chair, read a book at the table, chill your be…
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Discover Two Ancient Japanese Traditions in One Memorable Half-day Experience! Your journey begins with an immersive exploration of Zenkoji Temple, among Japan's most ancient and venerated Buddhist sanctuaries, concluding with an authentic tea ceremony at a traditional local teahouse. Explore Zenkoji Temple's Sacred History and Ancient Legends: Zenkoji Temple stands as one of Japan's most hallowe…
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This tour is designed for travelers who want an easy local night out in Nagano without having to choose restaurants on their own. You can choose your starting area, either near Nagano Station or around Gondo and Zenkoji. After meeting your guide, you will share your food and drink preferences, and your guide will take you to two local spots such as izakaya-style restaurants, casual bars, or small…
Explore “Old Japan” on a relaxed small-group tour to Narai-juku, a beautifully preserved Nakasendo post town, and enjoy a hands-on wasabi grating lunch at Daio Wasabi Farm. Walk through Narai-juku’s historic wooden streets with your local guide, then enjoy free time for photos, shops, and cafés. At Daio Wasabi Farm, grate fresh wasabi yourself during lunch and stroll along the clear-water canals…
Explore Nagano’s winter highlights on a private day tour with your own English-speaking guide and private vehicle. Visit the famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park to see wild Japanese macaques in their natural mountain setting, then continue to the charming town of Obuse for a local lunch stop and free time. The tour also includes a visit to Zenkoji Temple and a relaxed guided sake tasting. This pri…
Step into a true samurai town—and finish with seasonal fruit picking—on this relaxed small-group day tour from Nagano. Your day centers on Matsushiro Samurai Town, one of Nagano’s best-preserved former castle districts. Walk through calm Edo-period streets and explore key sites tied to the legendary Sanada clan, including the castle ruins, the Sanada Treasure Museum, a samurai residence, and the…
Discover Matsumoto, a historic castle town known not only for its original wooden castle, a National Treasure, but also for its local soba production, sake breweries, and artistic culture. Just 1.5 hours away from the ski resorts in Hakuba, this tour is the perfect option for guests who want to take a break from skiing for a day or experience some of Japan’s rich culture on their way to or from t…
