Nagano in Sightseeing tour/Guided tour

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 18:50 / 19:15 / 20:00 / 20:45

Northern Alps International Art Festival 2024 will be held from Friday, September 13th, 2024 to Monday, November 4th, 2024. View art on SUP upon request. If you wish to view it, you will need to purchase a viewing passport or individual viewing ticket. Flash photography is prohibited when watching fireflies. Alps, forests and lakes. The excitement of love and indigo. Watch fireflies on Lake Aoki by boat. The forest on the cape that juts out into Lake Aoki transforms into a giant Christmas tree in the summer. The beautiful faint glow of stars falling from tens of thousands of light-years away and the tiny love lights of fireflies play together to create a huge picture story set in Lake Aoki, a mirror-like, heart-shaped lake. We watch fireflies on the boat at Lake Aokiko.The trees over hanging the lake in summer provide a Christmas tree like setting.On clear nights you can enjoy star lights and fireflies both at the same time.With some imagination it looks like a Meteor Shower , the contest of the light between fireflies and stars.Registration by phone is 3,600 yen per person.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Northern Alps International Art Festival 2024 will be held from Friday, September 13th, 2024 to Monday, November 4th, 2024. View art on SUP upon request. If you wish to view it, you will need to purchase a viewing passport or individual viewing ticket. Lake Aoki is a star lake where the stars shine all over the night sky and are reflected all over the surface of the lake. A walk on Lake Aoki under the starry sky (at night) Board a voyageur canoe at Lake Aoki and take a walk under the starry sky (at night if it's cloudy). An astronomical guide will explain the names of stars, star clusters, nebulas, and constellations, as well as the myths surrounding them. This event will be held even if it is cloudy and you cannot see the stars. We will provide easy-to-understand explanations so that you can remember the explanations in the astronomy guide when you see the stars clearly at night at home or while traveling. Applications over the phone are 3,600 yen per person. View firefly art in 7 colors. View firefly art in rainbow colors on the lake. Art fireflies that appear through interesting experiments and play will unfold your own story in the great picture story of the stars that unfolds on Lake Aoki. Applications by phone are 3,700 yen per person. You may be able to see fireflies at Lake Aoki from early July. Even in September, you can watch fireflies at Lake Aoki. Around 5/6 Eta Aquarius meteor shower is at its peak (best viewing time is early morning from 5th to 7th) 5/8 New moon 5/23 Full moon (Flower Moon) 6/6 New moon 6/22 Full moon (Strawberry Moon) 7/6 New Moon 9/3 New moon 9/17 Harvest moon 9/18 Full moon (corn moon/harvest moon), Izayoi 10/3 The distance between the Earth and the moon in 2024 will be at its furthest 10/8 The Draconid meteor shower is at its maximum (22:00 on the 8th) 10/15 Thirteenth Night 10/17 Full Moon (Hunter's Moon, Super Moon, the largest full moon in 2024) 10/21 Orionid meteor shower is at its peak (the best time to see it is at midnight for several days before and after the peak) ) 11/1 New moon 11/10 Tokanya [Viewing 7-color firefly art on Lake Aoki & starry sky (night) on Lake Aoki] Held at the same time Up to 6 people [Lake Aoki Walk on the lake under the starry sky (night)] Separate fee for up to 42 people: September 17th for ``Harvest Moon'', October 15th for ``Thirteenth Night'', 4,000 yen per person (3 years old and over).

• Nightlife
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Northern Alps International Art Festival 2024 will be held from Friday, September 13th, 2024 to Monday, November 4th, 2024. View art on SUP upon request. If you wish to view it, you will need to purchase a viewing passport or individual viewing ticket. At Lake Aoki, you can enjoy the beautiful faint glow of stars and the tiny love lights of fireflies from a boat. This event will be held even if it is cloudy and you cannot see the stars. Flash photography is prohibited when watching fireflies. It has a negative effect on fireflies. Would you like to come see it too? I will guide you. The beautiful faint glow of stars falling from tens of thousands of light years away and the tiny love lights of fireflies play together to create an epic story set on Lake Aoki, a mirror-like, heart-shaped lake. In mid-August, the bright trails of the Perseid meteor shower are added to the view, making it a truly spectacular sight to behold from a voyageur canoe. The Perseid meteor shower has many flashy, bright, and fast meteors, and they appear consistently every time. 7/21 It is said that when you see the full moon (back moon), your health and work luck will improve. Around 7/31 Delta Aquarius Southern Meteor Shower is at its peak (the best time to see it is for several days around the peak) 8/4 New moon 8/10 Spica eclipse (time for the starry sky (night if cloudy) lake walk cruise flight B Obi, the first-magnitude star Spica in the constellation Virgo hides in the moon's shadow.) 8/10 Tanabata in the lunar calendar 8/12 The Perseid meteor shower is at its peak (23:00 on the 12th) 8/18 The Kappa Cygnids meteor shower is at its peak 8/20 Full Moon (Sturgeon Moon, Supermoon) The supermoon is the largest full moon of the year. 8/20・8/21 The moon approaches Saturn (during the starry sky (night if cloudy) lake walk cruise C flight time) 8/20 The northern Aquarius meteor shower is at its peak. During the peak season, inflatable canoes and raft boats are available. may be used. Reservations by phone are 4,000 yen for children 3 years old and older.

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Watch as flying squirrels spread their cape-like bodies wide and fly into the forest at dusk. Thanks to years of research, their ecology and flight routes are well understood, so the sighting rate is over 95% (2022: 96.89% / 2023: 97.85%). The dynamic flight scenes will make you cheer in surprise. <Opening hours> March 1st-10th 17:30-19:00 11th-20th 17:30-19:00 21st-31st 17:30-19:00 April 1st-10th 17:30-19:00 11th-20th 17:45-19:15 21st-31st 17:45-19:15 May 1st-10th 18:00-19:30 11th-20th 18:10-19:40 21st-31st 18:20-19:50 June 1st-10th 18:30-20:00 11th-20th 18:30-20:00 21st-31st 18:30-20:00 July 1st-10th 18:30-20:00 11th-20th 18:30-20:00 21st-31st 18:15-19:45August 1st-10th 18:15-19:45 11th-20th 18:00-19:30 21st-31st 17:50-19:20September 1st-10th 17:30-19:00 11th-20th 17:20-18:50 21st-31st 17:00-18:30October 1st-10th 16:50-18:20 11th-20th 16:30-18:00 21st-31st 16:20-17:50November 1st-10th 16:15-17:45 11th-20th 16:00-17:30 21st-31st 16:00-17:30

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

While cycling, pottering the classic spots in Karuizawa (slow cycling). If you rent a Bicycle rental in front of Karuizawa Station, first go to "Kumobaike", the most scenic spot in Karuizawa. After getting off the bicycle and taking a walk, you will pass through the wooded villa area and head to the former Karuizawa. While visiting the small alley of the old alley of Karuizawa, you can visit the St. Paul's Association, the show memorial chapel, We will guide you to classic spots such as the Karuizawa Kai Tennis Court, which is famous for the romance of His Majesty the Emperor and Empress. We will also introduce you to gourmet foods and shopping spots that you know only in Karuizawa. We will guide you to Karuizawa, which is not known in the guidebook. It is a flat road, so you can participate regardless of age or sex. There is also a tandem (two-seater) unique to Karuizawa for families and couples ♪ ★ New Corona Virus Measures: The tour will be a private tour for one group. The guide in charge will also carry out the temperature measurement before the tour, and we will take measures at a distance that is conscious of social distance as much as possible.

• Date Spot
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The Usui Pass was once said to be the most difficult part of the Nakasendo. In this tour, we will aim at the viewing platform from the former Karuizawa Ginza through the promenade of Usui Pass. There is a promenade on the road that goes through the cottage of the grove, and you can reach the viewing platform in about 1.5 hours. From the observatory, you can enjoy a magnificent view of Mount Asama and Mt. Myogi. As this is a handy hiking course, people of all ages can participate. You can freely disperse on the viewing platform, so you can stop at the Kumano Emperor Shrine or take a break at the pass's teahouse. On the way back, you can either return the way you came or take a bus back to the old Karuizawa. Itinerary: Former Karuizawa Ginza ⇒ (Usui Pass Promenade) ⇒ Viewing platform (disbanded on site) * On the way back, either return to the way out or take a bus to the old Karuizawa. ★ New Corona Virus Measures: The tour will be a private tour for one group. The guide in charge will also carry out the temperature measurement before the tour, and we will take measures at a distance that is conscious of social distance as much as possible.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

A city walking tour that touches the history and culture of Karuizawa, centered around the historical district of former Karuizawa. Karuizawa's local guide passes through the villa area and Kumoba Pond with beautiful greenery, While walking the small diameter of the back street that is not listed in the guidebook, Introducing the deep history and culture of Karuizawa. We will also guide you to gourmet spots and shopping spots recommended by Karuizawa locals along the way! You can participate regardless of age or sex because you will walk on a flat road during the whole process. Itinerary: Former Karuizawa Ginza Rotary-St. Paul's Church (Visit the historic church of Karuizawa with Antony Raymond architecture) ～ Towards the depths of old Karuizawa through the water wheel ～ Show Memorial Chapel / Showhouse Memorial Hall (Visit Karuizawa's oldest church built by the missionary AC show, the father of Karuizawa, and the first Karuizawa villa memorial hall) -Back street of old Karuizawa, Show street-Walk through the road of Saisei-Murosei Saisei Memorial Museum (Visit the villa spent by Bungo Muroi Saisei) ～ Vorley's Lane ～ Strolling along the tennis court street ～ Karuizawa Meeting Hall / Union Church / Karuizawa Kai Tennis Court (The meeting hall of architect Volleys who has worked on many architectures in Karuizawa, Union Church, His Majesty the Emperor and His Majesty the Emperor Visit the Karuizawakai tennis court, which is famous for romance tennis courts. Former Naval Colonel, Yujiro Hatta's villa visit / appearance only) -Former Karuizawa Ginza Rotary dissolution ★ New Corona Virus Measures: The tour will be a private tour for one group. The guide in charge will also carry out the temperature measurement before the tour, and we will take measures at a distance that is conscious of social distance as much as possible.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

The Northern Alps International Art Festival 2024 will be held from Friday, September 13th to Monday, November 4th, 2024. Upon request, you can enjoy art on a SUP. If you would like to enjoy the art, you will need to purchase an appreciation passport or individual appreciation ticket. Just looking at Kurobe Dam is amazing! If you walk with a guide, you won't miss the highlights, and if you listen to the guide's stories, you will be impressed many times over! Course overviewKansai Electric Tunnel Electric Bus Kurobe Dam Station Waiting Room (Meeting/Starting Point) → 220 indoor steps → Dam Observation Deck (Explanation of the dam, etc.) → Outdoor Stairs (Closed in early spring, return up the 220 indoor steps) → Pass in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → In front of the Memorial Monument for Fallen Workers (Explanation of the Memorial Monument, etc.) → Pass in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → Center of the Dam Dam (Explanation of dam water release, etc.) → Pass in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → Kansai Electric Tunnel Electric Bus Kurobe Dam Station Waiting Room (Disbanding/Terminus) The dam water release period is from around June 26th to around October 15th. Dam water release time: 6:00-17:30 in early summer. Cancelled due to weather. Fees: 6,050 yen per person for a group of 5, 30,250 yen for a group of 5.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Such as animal skulls and fur, let's learn about animals while or touch or look at the more than 20 points the real thing. It is also supported on a business trip.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

The Tenryu River Wasen Kudari takes about 6 kilometers from River Port Benten to River Port Tokimata in 35 minutes. The meeting is at river port time. Once you have completed the reception, the boatman will guide you through the Japanese-style boat experience (history of boat transportation, information and demonstration of shipbuilding technology, and information on ship handling techniques), and move to the boarding area River Port Benten by minibus. After listening to the safety guidance (handling of the self-inflating life preserver and other precautions, etc.) and putting on the life preserver, board the ship. In the gorge of the Garyu Gorge Prefectural Park and in the rapids, you will be asked to raise a plastic sheet to remove splashes.

• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:40 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:20

The Tenryu River Wasen Kudari takes about 6 kilometers from River Port Benten to River Port Tokimata in 35 minutes. The meeting is at river port time. Once you have completed the reception, the boatman will guide you through the Japanese-style boat experience (history of boat transportation, information and demonstration of shipbuilding technology, and information on ship handling techniques), and move to the boarding area River Port Benten by minibus. After listening to the safety guidance (handling of the self-inflating life preserver and other precautions, etc.) and putting on the life preserver, board the ship. In the gorge of the Garyu Gorge Prefectural Park and in the rapids, you will be asked to raise a plastic sheet to remove splashes.

• For Groups