61 Activities in Nagano, Japan (with Map and Images)

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Price 174.4$
Languages English
Duration 8h 15min
Reviews 5/5 stars, 5 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

1-Day Togakushi Tour: Soba making, Ninja Town, and Hidden Shrines
Sitting just outside Nagano City, the forests of Togakushi are home to some of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines, sacred places that are linked to the myths of the creation of Japan itself,...
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Price 264.34$
Languages English
Duration 8h - 11h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 2 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

1-Day Tateyama-Kurobe Tour: Walking on the 'Roof of Japan'
This tour takes you to the 'Roof of Japan' in summer and autumn to experience in the stunning and lush alpine landscape and one of Japan’s three sacred mountains, Mount Tate. Led by an...
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Price 254.04$
Languages English
Duration 10h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 3 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

Snow Monkeys Park Tour and  Ebisu-ko Fireworks Fest in Nagano
With over 15,000 individual fireworks lighting-up the crisp autumn sky, Nagano’s annual Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival attracts over 400,000 people to the city to watch this amazing spectacle. As...
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Price 789.59$
Languages English
Duration Unknown
Reviews 5/5 stars, 1 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano to Takayama via Matsumoto
Situated between the popular destinations of Tokyo and Kyoto, the mountainous of region of Nagano is the literal heart of Japan and a road less travelled by many international visitors. This tour...
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Price 174.4$
Languages English
Duration 7h - 8h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 4 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

1-Day Snow Monkeys & Zenko-ji Tomyo Lantern Festival Tour
Combining a visit to Nagano’s world-famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and evening exploration of the Zenko-ji Tomyo Lantern Festival, this enjoyable 1-day tour marks the midpoint of winter and...
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Price 157.23$
Languages English
Duration 8h - 9h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 6 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

1-Day Winter Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake
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...
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Price 209.55$
Languages English
Duration 9h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 39 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle
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...
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Price 174.4$
Languages English
Duration 7h 30min
Reviews 5/5 stars, 1 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

Naganos Hidden Samurai Town & Tomyo Lantern Festival Tour
This engaging special event tour transports you to Nagano’s hidden samurai town of Matsuhiro for an afternoon of samurai experiences and discovery of the open secret beneath its feet before...
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Price 89.26$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 5h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 7 ratings

 Nagano Snowshoe Hiking Tour
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...
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Price 94.75$
Languages English
Duration 3h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 41 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Enjoy having Oyaki(Japanese Stuffed Dumplings) in front of a traditional Japanese sunken hearth, and also you have local sweets & Matcha tea as we walk through Zenkoji temple's town area in...
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Price 113.29$
Languages English
Duration 3h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 39 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

Izakaya Food Night Tour in Nagano
Join our tour for a night out to feel like you are residents. Unlike Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, it will be very difficult to find where the locals go to eat and drink in Nagano. Your local expert...
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Price 99.56$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 2h 30min
Reviews 5/5 stars, 1 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

Make Oyaki Dumplings & Walk Around Zenkoji Temple in Nagano
Enjoy making Oyaki(Japanese Stuffed Dumplings) and you can have it in front of a traditional Japanese sunken hearth. A Nagano specialty, oyaki are roasted dumplings made of wheat and filled with...
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Price 129.08$
Languages English
Duration 4h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 1 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

Hokusai Museum, Ganshoin & Sake Walking Tour in Obuse Nagano
Immerse yourself in the world of ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai in this walking tour in Obuse, Nagano. Visit two museums and a temple housing one of his paintings. Sake tasting and lunch...
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Price 223.14$
Languages English
Duration 8h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 60 ratings

Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park
On this tour, spend a full-day in Nagano exploring the city and enjoying what this quaint town has to offer. Your English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nagano Train...
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Price 271.89$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 8h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 4 ratings

Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano
On this full day private tour, visit the city of Matsumoto with your tour guide. Enjoy the historical Matsumoto Castle, the unique streets of Nawate and Nakamachi and see Daio Wasasbi Farm, the...
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Price 133.89$
Languages Russian, Japanese, English, Chinese Simplified
Duration 4h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 6 ratings

Azumino Full Day Cycling Tour
On this tour, spend a half-day (about 4 hours) getting in touch with both the nature and city daily life of Nagano while cycling with your English-speaking tour guide and small group.
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Price 343.3$
Languages English
Duration 4h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 13 ratings

Ski or Snowboard Lesson in Shiga Kogen (4Hours)
Ride Shiga offers a variety of ski and snowboard lessons. In addition to standard lessons we are also offering coaching that focus on your area of interest: race/carving, freestyle,...
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Price 67.29$
Languages English
Duration 4h 30min
Reviews 5/5 stars, 10 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Group Tour (All year round)
Visit the Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani, named after the plumes of steam shooting out of the ground. Not as scary as it sounds, however, it is a truly memorable experience safe for all ages. After...
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Price 102.99$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 3h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 1 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

Japanese Cooking Class at a Traditional House in Nagano
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...
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Price 55$
Languages English
Duration 2h - 6h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 1 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

Nagano Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel...
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Price 184.01$
Languages English
Duration 8h - 12h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 1 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Tokyo or Nagano
This 1-day tour from Tokyo or Nagano led by an English-speaking National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter visits a miso brewery to watch the miso production process in Nagano Prefecture,...
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Price 48.06$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 2h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 1 ratings

Thrilling E-Bike Tour of Nagano
・Start the tour with a safe ride along the lakeside bike path to get used to the e-bike's controls. ・Drink the natural water from the lake coming from 200 metres below the ground. Take your own...
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Price 151.05$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 6h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 8 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

Magome & Tsumago Nakasendo Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way toexplore both of the ancient post towns! You can travel between Magome...
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Price 157.23$
Languages English
Duration 8h
Reviews 4.9/5 stars, 578 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano
Take in some of the highlights of Nagano with this engaging tour starting with a visit to Zenko-ji Temple – one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan - followed by sake...
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Price 157.23$
Languages English
Duration 9h
Reviews 4.9/5 stars, 21 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Monkeys & Cherry Blossoms in Nagano Tour
This tour combines a visit to the world-famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park with an afternoon of cherry blossom-viewing at some of Nagano’s best blossom sites. Known as ‘sakura’ in Japanese, the...
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Price 260.91$
Languages English
Duration Unknown
Reviews 4.9/5 stars, 10 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

2-Day Zenkoji Overnight Tour with 'Shukubo' Temple Lodging
Designed to provide guests with an intimate yet entertaining understanding of Nagano’s near-1,400 year-old Zenko-ji temple, this 2 day group tour combines an in-depth guided experience at the...
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Price 209.55$
Languages English
Duration 10h
Reviews 4.9/5 stars, 8 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku
Guests on this exciting 1 day tour of Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku will have the chance to get hands-on with Japan's fascinating history by personally entering the renowned Matsumoto Castle and...
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Viator: Nagano Ski Buffet

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Price 2,739.35$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 0h
Reviews 4.9/5 stars, 38 ratings

Nagano Ski Buffet
Experience the best of Japan - the thrill of deep powder, the beauty of an unique culture, and the fun of a great guided tour. Enjoy some of the most amazing snow on planet earth, stay in a truly...
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Price 60.42$
Languages English
Duration 2h
Reviews 4.9/5 stars, 17 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
Come to Nagano and join this experience to taste one of the best Sake in Japan. The Sake maker we’ll explore has over 300 years history and you will taste the differences between Sakes of the...
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Price 120.15$
Languages English
Duration 3h 15min
Reviews 4.8/5 stars, 17 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

Explore Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park with a Knowledgeable Local Guide
Jigokudani Yaen-koen is home to hundreds of “snow monkeys”, known as such because they spend their days soaking in the mountainous hot springs. In 1970 they appeared on the cover of Life magazine...
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Price 510.14$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration Unknown
Reviews 4.8/5 stars, 28 ratings

Nagano Private Two Day Tour
Enjoy a 2-day, 1 night trip in Nagano where you will spend one full day with an English-speaking guide taking you around the city—enjoying attractions such as snow monkeys, the famous Zenkoji...
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Price 192.25$
Languages English
Duration 9h
Reviews 4.8/5 stars, 56 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour
This adventurous one-day tour combines a visit to the world-famous Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani with morning of fun in the deep powder snow of Shiga Kogen – Japan’s largest ski resort! Including...
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Price 264.34$
Languages English
Duration 10h
Reviews 4.8/5 stars, 37 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Tour
With two pickup points in both Nagano City, this tour takes you to the 'Roof of Japan' and the fabled Snow Walls of the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route. Situated in the dramatic alpine landscape of...
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Price 151.05$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 6h
Reviews 4.7/5 stars, 22 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

Magome & Tsumago Nakasendo Trail Day Hike with Government-Licensed Guide
Kiso Valley, best known for the Magome and Tsumago traditional villages, is another beautiful spot in the Japanese Alps. With one of the most famous hiking paths in all Japan, we set foot there on...
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Price 41.2$
Languages English, French
Duration 2h
Reviews 4.4/5 stars, 11 ratings
Cancellation Free cancellation

Wasabi Farm Discovery Walking Tour
Have ever seen real Wasabi? Discover the Japan’s largest Wasabi Farm! Like a little spice? The Wasabi farm is a popular tourist friendly destination and is comprised of many large fields with a...
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Price 541.36$
Languages English, French
Duration 0h
Reviews 4/5 stars, 1 ratings

Nakasendo self-guided walking tour 2 days
Over the course of two days of an easy walk (self-guided tour) along the Nakasendo road and one overnight stay at a Minshuku (family run lodging), immerse yourself in Japan's folkloric landscapes...
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Price 87.88$
Languages English
Duration 7h
Cancellation Free cancellation

A Secret Wild Outdoor Bath Rotenburo experience from NAGANO
The customers will meet a hinterland in Nagano which is called Akiyamago. They will experience most wild outdoor hot springs in Nagano. it is upwelled from the river! In addition to hot spring,...
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Price 151.05$
Languages English
Duration 7h
Cancellation Free cancellation

1 Day Samurai Life Tour Oyaki Samurai and Katana Practice
Experience a day in the life of a samurai, as this tour explores Nagano’s unique samurai past in historic town of Matsushiro, including visits to some of Japan’s best-preserved samurai residences...
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Price 446.29$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 9h
Cancellation Free cancellation

Nagano Winter Special Tour "Snow Monkey and Snowshoe Hiking"!!
You can enjoy to observe lovely wild monkeys bathing in an outdoor hot spring at Snow Monkey Park. Each monkey has different personality and it's quite fun to be able to watch them from very...
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Price 102.99$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 8h
Cancellation Free cancellation

Full Day North Nagano Hiking Experience
On this guided tour, you are visiting the primitive forest in Myoko-Togakushi renzan National Park. The guide is a national licensed English translator guide as well as a licensed trekking guide....
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Price 68.66$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 3h 30min
Cancellation Free cancellation

Half day E-BIKE Adventure tour in Nagano
Our cycling tour uses the latest E-BIKE. It makes cycling tour super easy and fun even in mountainous area. The tour is guided by a local guide who knows the area thoroughly. The guide will take...
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Price 135.95$
Languages English
Duration 6h - 7h
Cancellation Free cancellation

Togakushi Shrine Hiking Trails Tour in Nagano
Only a couple of hours from Tokyo, this sacred Togakushi Shinto-Shrine can easily be visited in a day trip. Togakushi shrine is like no other. Far from the usual tourist destination, it is a true...
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Price 85.82$
Languages Japanese, English, Italian
Duration 3h
Cancellation Free cancellation

Private Guided Half Day Tour Visit in Nagano
Join us on a journey unlike any other with our exclusive private tour of Azumino (Matsumoto), led by an experienced local guide deeply knowledgeable in the area's culture and history. We will...
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Price 240.31$
Languages English
Duration 4h 30min
Cancellation Free cancellation

Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Half-day Private Tour (Up to 9-13 pax)
The departure location is selectable from the Iiyama Station, Nozawa Onsen, and Myoko Kogen. Starting with a visit to the famous Snow Monkey Park. Get up close and watch as the Snow Monkeys relax...
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Price 218.34$
Languages English
Duration 11h 35min
Cancellation Free cancellation

From Nagano and Karuizawa: Unwind in Kusatsu Onsen
Japan is a country of volcanoes and deep forests, with boiling pools of water bubbling up from the earth found scattered throughout the land. Since ancient times, Japanese people have put these...
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Price 282.19$
Languages English
Duration 9h 50min
Cancellation Free cancellation

1-Day Ski Tour Package from Nagano Station
Home to more than eighty ski resorts such as Nozawa Onsen, Shiga Kogen, Hakuba, and many more, as well as featuring some of the country’s best powder and terrain – all within easy access of Tokyo...
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Price 174.4$
Languages English
Duration 6h 50min
Cancellation Free cancellation

1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan
Walk in the footsteps of Japan’s most celebrated artist, Hokusai Katsushika, on this engaging one-day tour in the quaint, historic town of Obuse. Starting from Nagano Station, you will visit...
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Viator: Nagano 5-Day Pass

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Price 59.49$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 0h

Nagano 5-Day Pass
Nagano 5-Day Pass is a ticket that allows you to fully enjoy the trains in the surrounding area including Nagano, Shinano, Ueda, Matsumoto. Nagano Prefecture is located in the central part of...
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Price 108.28$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 1h

Lunch at the Lake Shirakaba with its superb views
This is a special lunch experience only available on this day, with part of the space with a spectacular view by Lake Shirakaba reserved for private use. A sommelier who runs a wine shop in...
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Price 66.94$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 3h

Kirigamine Guided E-bike Tour
Starting from the shores of Lake Shirakaba, you cycle with a guide on a fashionable e-Bike along the Kirigamine Venus Line with its spectacular views from the Yatsugatake Mountains to Mt.Fuji....
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Price 271.89$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 8h

Private Hakuba Customizable Full Day Tour
This private and customizable tour for Hakuba is ideal for guests who want their trip tailored to their interests and preferences, ensuring they can explore the city at their own speed. With our...
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Price 224.52$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 4h

Private Hakuba Customizable Part Day Tour
This private and customizable tour for Hakuba is ideal for guests who want their trip tailored to their interests and preferences, ensuring they can explore the city at their own speed. With our...
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Price 626.52$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 4h

Private Osuwa Daiko Performance Tour for Suwa Spiritual Essence
Explore Suwa-Taisha shrine, considered one of the oldest shrines in the country, and Buppou-syoryuji Temple with a guide to discover the world of natural faith. Experience the essence of natural...
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Price 892.58$
Languages English
Duration 2h

Enjoy a private Osuwa Daiko performance in the great nature
Mr. YAMAMOTO Makoto, the inheritor, will provide an explanation of Osuwa Daiko and nature beliefs, followed by a dedicatory performance. After the performance, participants will have the...
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Price 82.39$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 2h
Cancellation Free cancellation

E-bike Tour through Forests and Springs on a 1000m Plateau
A local guide who loves Tateshina will take you to the best local scenery. You can leisurely cycle around this area while enjoying the rich sound and scenery of the water provided by Mt....
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Price 53.55$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 1h 30min

Meditation Experience in Nature with Primeval Forest and Springs
The primeval forest covered in fresh moss looks just like the world of a Ghibli movie! It's a mysterious and mysterious space. You can sharpen your five senses and refresh yourself while bathing...
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Price 20.6$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 1h

Agar Factory Tour and Tasting Experience at Chino City
Be amazed by the surprising background and history that makes Chino City the top producer of agar in Japan! Receive a guided tour through the workshop, with staff providing easy-to-understand...
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Price 109.86$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 2h

Guided Canoe Tour to the Springs and Highlands of Shirakaba Lake
You will spend a special time floating in a canoe in the midst of nature at Lake Shirakaba, located at an altitude of 1450m. Take a canoe to the headwaters of Lake Shirakaba and experience the...
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Price 156.2$
Languages Japanese, English
Duration 1h 30min

Horse riding Experience in Nature Rich Lake Shirakaba
The Yatsugatake area flourished most during the Jomon period, when it was prosperous and peaceful for over 10,000 years, and is still a place where people cherish their relationship with nature...
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Price 68.66$
Languages English
Duration 3h
Cancellation Free cancellation

Private Onigiri Experience in Japan
In this activity, participants can interact with locals and learn about traditional Japanese food culture through the hands-on experience of making onigiri. This easy-to-make dish allows you to...
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Price 53.83$
Languages English
Duration 1d - 3d
Cancellation Free cancellation

E-Kart Without Driver's License Can be driven on Public roads
The opportunity to freely ride an E-Kart (a four-wheeled electric kart similar to a go-kart) on Japan's public roads without a license will be a memory that you will cherish for the rest of your life!
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