Nagano All Must-Sees 4hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Nagano.
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Overview

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 four-hours special tour that's best for you. Note*1: You will not be able to visit all the sights on the tour. You must choose 2 to 3 sights and inform your guide. 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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APA HOTEL Nagano 1177-3 Tsuruga Kamichitosemachi, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0821
Aoba Hotel 2-21-4 Minami-Chitose, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0823
Azumanoyu 64 Yanagimachi, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0805
Chisun Grand Nagano 2-17-1 Minami Chitose, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0823
Chiyo no Sakae 3-24-10 Yoshida, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 381-0043
Dormy Inn Nagano 1373-1 Minaminagano Kitaishidocho, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0826
HOTEL Mielparque Nagano 752-8 Tsuruga Takahata, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-8584
Hotel Abest Naganoekimae 1362 Suehirocho, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0825
Hotel Atago 10-4-18 Miwa, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0803
Hotel JAL City Nagano 1221 Toigoshomachi, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0834
Hotel Jikyokan 1259 Minamiishidocho, Minaminagano, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0824
Hotel Kokusai 21 576 Agata-machi, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0838
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano 1346 Minami Ishidocho, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0824
Hotel Nagano Avenue 2-8-5 Minamichitose, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0823
Hotel New Nagano Next 828 Minami-Chitose-machi, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0822
Hotel New Yama 2290 Gondocho, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0833
Hotel Nikko 2-22-3 Minamichitose, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0823
Hotel Route Inn Daiichi Nagano 2016-2 Inaba Nakasenda Oki, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0916
Hotel Route Inn Nagano Bekkan 2092-1 Oki Nakasenda Inaba, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0916
Hotel Route-Inn Daini Nagano 2071-1 Oki Inaba Nakasenda, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0916
Hotel Select Inn Nagano 965 Minamichitosemachi, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0822
Hotel Shinanoji 131-4 Okada-machi, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0936
Hotel Trend Nagano 49-3 Higashi-Tsuruga-machi, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0811
Hotel Usuikan 481 Agatamachi, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0838
Hotel Wakasato 5-9-1 Wakasato, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0928
Hotel Yama 2273 Gondo-cho, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0833
Island Hotel 2-15-8 Minamichitose, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0823
Izumiya Ryokan 484 Motoyoshicho, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0851
Jizokan Matsuya Ryokan 484 Motoyoshicho, Zenko-ji Temple, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0851
Kinenkan 550 Nishimachi, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0842
Nagano Central Hotel 1358 Minami-Nagano, Suehiro-cho, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0825
Nagano Daiichi Hotel 1-16-2 Minamichitose, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0823
Nagano Linden Plaza Hotel 975 Minamichitosemachi, Tsuruga, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0822
Nagano Palace Hotel 1326 Minamiishidocho, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0824
Nagano Plaza Hotel 1326 Minami-Ishido-cho, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0824
Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel 1-28-3 Minamichitose, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0823
Ryokan Ohashi 749 Kawai Shinden, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0913
Ryokan Shimizuya 1254 Hanasakicho, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0865
Ryokan Umeoka 1549 Higashi Tsuruga-machi, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0811
Saigawa Onsen Ryokan 5-9-21 Nakagosho, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0935
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi 1356 Suehirocho, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0825
THE SAIHOKUKAN HOTEL 528-1 Agatamachi, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0838
Takinoyu 3-10-7 Yoshida, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 381-0043
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Zenkoji-guchi 1315-8 Minamiishidocho, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0824
Uruoikan 98 Tsumashina, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0872
Yamanokami Onsen 3-23-50 Hakoshimizu, , Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, JP, 380-0801

Pickup details

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If ... you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7. Read more ▼

Itinerary

Zenko-ji Temple

Founded in 642, Zenko-ji is one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan. Less than 20-minutes walk from Nagano Station, follow the city’s historic thoroughfare – the ‘Omotesando’ or ‘Pilgrim’s Way’ all the way to the temple. Arriving at Zenko-ji, visitors discover one of the most welcoming temples in Japan. Housing the oldest known Buddhist statue in Japan, the main temple is a registered National Treasure and the spiritual heart of the region. A morning ceremony takes place every day of the year, with visitors of all faiths and backgrounds welcome, with the temple also hosting several major festivals each year. ＊Admission fee will be required for Hondo-Naijin, San-mon and Kyozo

1 hour
Zenko-ji Temple Nakamisedori

Zenko-ji Nakamise-dori Street is a stone-paved street spreading out from Nio-mon Gate of the Zenko-ji Temple. It is said that around 7,777 stones were used to pave the 450 meters approach leading to the temple's main hall. The street is a bustling shopping area and the shops along the street sell local specialties such as Oyaki, Shinshu Soba noodle, sweet crapes made from Soba and wheat flour, and Miso-flavored ice cream.

30 minutes
Togakushi Shrine Chusha

Approaching the Okusha from Nagano, you will pass the largest of the five shrines – the ‘Chuusha’ (Middle Shrine). Accessible via walking trails or directly via car or local bus, the shrine is dedicated to wisdom and famous for several enormous cedars that estimated to be around 800 years old. Surrounding the middle shrine, several ‘soba’ restaurants and bamboo craft shops are within easy walking distance.

30 minutes
Togakushi Folk Museum Togakushi Ninja Museum

For more than 800 years, Togakushi has had a strong association with Japan’s fabled ninjas. Established in the 12th century, the Togakure school of ninja was founded in the mountains of Togakushi and though practicing ninja maybe few and far between these days – believe it or not there are still some – the mountains and forests of Togakushi now play host to a ninja museum and kids village. Located directly across from the cedar avenue leading to the Okusha, the Togakure Ninpo Museum showcases the local Togakure school of ninja including exhibits of tools and weapons used. Visitors can try their hand at essential ninja skills such as throwing ‘shuriken’ (ninja stars) while the highlight of the museum lies in wait at the Ninja House. Rigged with secret doors, passages and traps to confuse those who enter, the aim is simple – get yourself back out of the house! The house is a true maze, equally fun for adults as it is children

30 minutes
Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park

Located around 1200 metres above sea level, Togkaushi is nestled within the larger Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park. The park is densely-packed mountainous area of forests, waterways, ski resorts and important mix natural and cultural sites. Among its multiple peaks Mount Hiuchi is the tallest at 2,462 metres above sea level while the park takes its names from the peaks of Mount Myoko and Mount Togakushi.

30 minutes
Kagami-ike Pond

Its name is perfectly fitting. Kagami means "mirror" and Ike means "pond", and that is precisely what you get here. A pond that looks like a mirror. There are basically two ways to get to this hidden spot 2.5 km from Chusha shrine. Which way you go will depend on how you want to get there. Those with a car can drive directly by heading up the Togakushi Birdline and turning left at the sign for Kagami-ike, located just before the steps leading up to Hokosha shrine. This road will wind uphill and come to an end at Kagami-ike, on the side best suited for viewing its wonderful reflection of the mountains.

15 minutes
Nishimon Yoshinoya

Nishi-no-Mon is the name for a sake brewery which is located in Nagano and also has a gift shop, museum and restaurant attached. You can tour the brewery and museum where you can see a range of old photographs that tell the story of the brewery and you can also check out some ancient as well as modern brewing equipment on site. At the end of the tour you can also sample some of the sake which is a kind of Japanese rice wine and buy a few bottles as souvenirs of your trip.

15 minutes
Togakushi Shrine Okusha

Japan’s native religion of Shintoism has its roots in nature worship and a belief that notable natural features are imbued with divinity. This belief is on grand display in Togakushi, where the five shrines making up the Shinto complex are spread through the forest with trails leading from one to the next. Of the five, the ‘Okusha’ (Upper Shrine) is the best known due to the avenue of giant cedars leading to it. Many of the huge trees are between 400 to 800 years old and considered inhabited by ‘kami’ or ‘the divine’, meaning that they have as much importance as the shrine itself.

15 minutes
Matsushiro

Matsushiro is a pleasant suburb of Nagano City in Nagano Prefecture, about 12 km south of the city center, and is distinguished by having its own castle - a reminder of the days when it was a town in its own right. Matsushiro retains the samurai houses, temples and gardens of its castle town days, has some interesting museums, and even a tunnel complex from World War II. There is more to see and do in Matsushiro than in the rest of Nagano city, and Matsushiro is the ideal base from which to discover the nearby skiing and hot springs, as well as the artistic town of Obuse.

15 minutes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour dates can be changed up to 2 days before the tour. Any tour date change may result in a change of tour guide or tour unavailability.
This is a walking & public transportation tour only.
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Free Cancellation

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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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나가노! 내가 가노!

Published on Aug, 2024

Small city, but it has everything. Historic site, beautiful mountains, cozy ryokan, delicious meals!! 작은 동네 같은데 관광하기 딱 좋은 사이즈의 곳이네요. 조금만 교외로 가면 기가막힌 자연환경에 도심에 있는 절, 그 앞에 있는 작은 진짜 료칸! 맘에 듭니다.

Beautiful afternoon with a private tour of Nagano!

Published on Jun, 2024

We had a beautiful afternoon spending 4 hours with Emi (Amy) seeing Senko-Ji temple, an open-air market, the art museum, and observatory overlooking all of Nagano. Amy is a wonderful, energetic and knowledgeable guide who speaks English very well. We enjoyed our time very much and highly recommend this tour!

Amazing

Published on Jan, 2024

Very nice and beautiful scenery of the snow monkey park. The food there was amazing too. We also enjoyed the hot spring very much.

Highly recommend our tour guide MNori San !

Published on Nov, 2023

Tour guide Nori can speak & write in English very well. He sent us information a month ago and kept updating us the weather and other info weekly before our trip. On the days before trip, he told us there was snow and asked us to be prepared. The floor is slippery (as snow just started to melt) and I kept falling when I walked. Nori gave me a hand and guided me to walk slowly. He brought us hiking sticks & gloves. Togakushi is a nice place for those who love nature. Kagamiike Pond is amazing. I would love to visit Nagano and have another hiking trip with Nori when I come to Nagano again.

Personalized and Personable

Published on Aug, 2023

MNori San gave us an unforgettable customized tour. His attention to detail, excellent communication and flexibility made the trip memorable and enjoyable. We couldn’t have done it without him. His friendliness and thoughtfulness exceeded our expectations for a tour guide. We would recommend this trip to anyone.

Nagano All Must-Sees 4hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide | 4 hours

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Zenko-ji Temple

Zenko-ji Temple Nakamisedori

Togakushi Shrine Chusha

Togakushi Folk Museum Togakushi Ninja Museum

Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park

Kagami-ike Pond

Nishimon Yoshinoya

Togakushi Shrine Okusha

Matsushiro

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