Nagano in Eco-tourism

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

"Wild Bird Forest Nature Watching" is Picchio's signature tour. While walking through "Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest", you can observe seasonal creatures. The walking distance is just under 2 kilometers. Anyone can enjoy it, from small children to the elderly.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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 8～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

It is a snowshoe experience tour of Shina Discovery. Take a walk around the inner shrine of Togakushi Shrine and the beautiful snow-covered forest of Kurohime Kogen wearing snowshoes. The sound of my footsteps and breathing as I step on the snow in the silence, and the footprints of rabbits and foxes that remain on the snow surface. In winter, when everything is covered with snow, you can freely walk around in the forest, and you can also take a walk in the forest of giant trees that can only be reached during this time. A mountaineering guide certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will guide you through the winter forest in a fun and safe way. A guide in English is also available! ～ Flow of the day ～ 8:30 Meet at Kurohime Station Meet at Kurohime Station. Take the guided shuttle car to the tour start point. 9:30 Tour start Start walking around Togakushi Forest Botanical Garden. First of all, a lecture on how to wear snowshoes and how to use poles. 11:00 A short break at Kagamiike The spectacular Kagamiike turns into a vast snowfield during the winter. Walk on the frozen pond and enjoy the panoramic view of the Togakushi mountain range. (Depending on the condition of the pond) 12:15 Togakushi soba lunch Lunch at a soba restaurant near the approach to Okusha. 13:30 Togakushi Okusha Cedar Avenue of Nikko The 400-year-old cedar avenue and Zuijinmon in snow are fantastic and refreshing. Then take a walk through the forest of giant trees. 15:30 Tour end The guide shuttle car will return to the meeting place and will be disbanded.

• Pickup Service

• Age 8～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:45 / 13:00

It is a snowshoe experience tour of Shina Discovery. In the morning, I want to enjoy the gliding of fresh snow to the fullest! I will be returning by the first bullet train in the afternoon, so it is only available in the morning. However, I would like to wear snowshoes and go out for a walk in the winter forest! It is a half-day snowshoe experience tour that meets such requests. A mountaineering guide certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will guide you through the winter forest in a fun and safe way. A guide in English is also available! ～ Flow of the day ～ 12:55 After a brief explanation of the group tour in front of the lift ticket office on the 1st floor of Hotel Tangram, we moved to the tour start point by a guided shuttle car. 13:15 Tour start First of all, a lecture on how to wear snowshoes and how to use poles. 14:00 Walk in the snow forest Observe the winter buds of the trees and dive into the fluffy fresh snow! 14:30 Tea time Make a table and chairs out of snow and have a tea time. The guide will make hot tea. 15:15 Tour end We will return to the meeting place by the guided shuttle car and dissolve.

• Pickup Service

• Age 12～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 13:30

Why do not you take a walk in the nature-rich Shinetsu area with the latest MTB with electric assist? Full of adventure elements such as downhill on unpaved roads and riding on forest roads! I want to try E-MTB, and I want to experience Kita Shinano Satoyama cycling in a short time. It is a simple half-day tour that is perfect for such people. ～ Flow of the day ～ (In the case of the morning tour) 8:30 Move to the starting point of the meeting at Kurohime station by a guide car. After a brief explanation of the tour, E-MTB riding class 9:00 Tour start Start from the Nojiriko Municipal Parking Lot and run through the beautiful Lake Nojiri shore and the nostalgic satoyama countryside. 10:15 Furuma-juku After passing through Furuma-juku, the former post town of the Hokkoku Highway, we headed to the Ninokura area. Enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Hokushin Godake. 11:00 Edo period irrigation canal An adventure ride that runs along an irrigation canal built 350 years ago. 11:30 Tour ends Return to Nojiriko Municipal Parking Lot 11:45 Dissolution The tour ends at Kurohime Station.

• Pickup Service

• Age 10～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30

A leisurely hike to admire pretty flowers From spring to early summer, colorful pretty flowers bloom one after another here in Shinetsu Kogen. Flaccid anemone, skeleton flower, glaucidium palmatum and lysimachia. A leisurely hiking tour from spring to early summer, where you can take a deep breath slowly in the woods and admire the lovely flowers. We will guide you to the best place according to the time, your experience, and your physical strength. Let's enjoy the spring hike together. -Flow of the day- Meeting place: Kurohime Station, Myoko Kogen Station, etc. We also accept transfers to and from accommodations and campsites around Shinanomachi. Please contact us for details Tour location: Sasagamine plateau, Madarao plateau, Kurohime plateau, Mt. Iizuna, etc. 8:30 AM --Meet at the meeting place or pick up at the accommodation. Take the guided shuttle car to the tour start point. 9:00 AM --Tour start Hiking start. We will guide you to the best place of the day, so let's enjoy the spring flower tour. 11:30 AM-Lunch Picnic Lunch. Please bring your lunch. 14:00 PM --Tour end Return to the meeting place and the tour is over.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

A hiking tour that connects old roads and visits the five Togakushi shrines Togakushi is a historical place of worship from which the legend of Amano-Iwato, a Japanese myth, is derived. It is also a sacred place for Shugendo, where the trainees have been practicing in the steep mountains since ancient times. On this tour, you will visit the five shrines of Hokkosha, Fire Mikosha, Chusha, Okusha and Kuzuryusha, which are enshrined in Togakushi, and enjoy the ancient roads and beautiful nature of Togakushi that still remain. .. This is a one-day hiking tour where you can feel the beautiful nature of the Togakushi Plateau, which changes with the seasons, and the historical culture that has been passed down. ～ Flow of the day ～ 8:30 Meet at Kurohime Station Meet at Kurohime Station. Take the guided shuttle car to the tour start point. 9:00 Tour start Tour starts from Yunomine Observatory. If the weather is nice, enjoy the spectacular view of the Northern Alps from the observatory and head to Hokkosha. The majestic shrine built in the Edo period, which appears in front of you when you do your best to climb the stone steps, retains the remnants of the Shinto and Buddhist era. Head to Chusha through Shinto. 10:45 Chusha area The Chusha area is lined with many shukubo, soba shops, and Togakushi bamboo craft shops. It is said that the three cedars of the Shinboku are over 800 years old. 11:30 Togakushi Soba Lunch After visiting the Chusha Shrine, for a little early lunch, head to the delicious Togakushi Soba restaurant 13:00 Togakushi Okusha Suginamiki Walk After lunch, head to the Okusha. Beyond the Sui Shrine Gate is a 400-year-old cedar avenue. 14:30 Kagamiike After seeing the physical strength of all the participants, if possible, head to Kagamiike, which has a spectacular view of the Togakushi mountain range on the surface of the lake. 16:00 From the bus stop near the end of the tour, return to the place where the shuttle car is located. (Bus fee is about 300 yen separately) If you can return to Nagano Station, the tour ends here!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30

Shina Discovery's E-BIKE cycling tour. In the old-fashioned satoyama landscape that stretches along Lake Nojiri, Kurohime Kogen, and the former Hokkoku Highway, you can refresh yourself with the latest electrically assisted MTB while connecting farm roads, forest roads, and roads that have been used by villagers for a long time. run! It is a 1-day cycling tour where you can fully experience the nature, history and culture of the Myoko-Togakure Mountains National Park, such as the scenery of Mt. .. Sometimes full of adventure elements such as downhill on unpaved roads! It is a tour with lots of highlights, with secret old road rides and explanations unique to local guides. ～ Flow of the day ～ 8:30 Meet at Kurohime Station Meet at Kurohime Station. After a brief explanation of the tour, E-MTB riding class 9:00 Tour start Adventure ride running along the unpaved irrigation canal to the Torii River, a clear stream flowing from Togakure while enjoying the spectacular view of Hokkoku Godake 11:00 The history of Nojiri-juku, which prospered as a former lodging town on the Hokkoku Highway, following the irrigation canals of the Edo period and the Denkuro irrigation that was built 350 years ago, the irrigation water of the Edo period, and the hydropower generation that surrounds Lake Nojiri. We will go around the history of water and people's lives. 12:00 Lake Nojiri If the weather is nice, lunch time at the cafe on the open terrace or the park on the lake. After eating rice, let's go cycling around Lake Nojiri, a national park. At the shrine in the Sugagawa village on the east side of the lake, there is a giant cedar tree that is nearly 1000 years old! 14:00 Experience a time slip in a tunnel built in the Meiji era In the Togusa village of Shinano Town, there is an old tunnel built over 130 years ago. Explore the old Tokusa Tunnel, where steam locomotives used to pass, by bicycle! 15:00 Tour ends The tour ends at the meeting place.

• Pickup Service

• 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 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Koasamayama towering to snuggle up to Mount Asama. View nice large panoramic When you exit one step from the forest. We aim to summit area of ​​1,655 m along the surface of a mountain. The summit is a superb view of the great mountains of Mount Asama and Joshinetsu of great power. All means for those who want to aim to peak! It is of course.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 5～6 hours

Playing in the snow in Nagano Prefecture! !! This plan is recommended for families and groups. Make a kamakura with plenty of snow. Experience making kamakura once in your life! !! After making the kamakura, try various snow activities such as sledding and making a snowman. How to play is free! Let's enjoy playing in the snow with your whole body! Lunch will be prepared by all the participants around the hearth ☆ The crackling sound of charcoal fire and the gently warming hearth end will give you a relaxing and gentle time.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

I want to do mountain climbing, mountain-climbing tours while firmly support themselves alone is downright lonely..., A family group called, to cheer for the first time of climbing. Since the professional nature guide to firmly guide you, you can enjoy safe and secure in the hill-climbing is you. Also for families that want to let them experience the climbing to the child, it is the perfect tour.

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

This tour is full of the charm of Snowshoes We will propose the course after consultation.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours

Why don't you go looking for the Japanese endemic Japanese endemic species? A guide will guide you to a secret spot.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30

Including flowers blooming in trekking route of Asama mountain foot, Professional nature guides will guide you to the natural highlights of the season. It is carefully selected 3 courses to prepare. You can choose from Asama ranch, Koasama mountain, and the pond plain wetland. There are many interesting topics unique to Coco such as wild birds, trees, alpine plants and wildlife. Look out for the best views and great outdoor lunches.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A mountain called "Table Mountain" because of its gentle mountain shape like a table. The altitude is 1256m, and the roads are well maintained and easy to walk, so it is a popular mountain destination for Karuizawa residents. From the top you can see Mt. Asama close up and Mt. Fuji far away if it is clear. If you are lucky, you may meet an antelope on the way! ? The end of the trek is to Karuizawa's most scenic spot, "Kumobaike." Fresh green in the spring and autumn leaves in the autumn are reflected on the surface of the lake, giving a beautiful view of the four seasons. Kumoba Pond Parking Lot ⇒ Remote mountain trekking (about 2,5 hours) ⇒ Kumoba Pond (about 20 minutes) ⇒ Kumoba Pond Parking Lot * If you wish, you can arrange a transfer from your accommodation to the Kumobaike Parking Lot. ★ 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

• Age 7～Age 80
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The Shinanoji nature trail is a hiking course with a total length of about 10 km, which is a downhill path from the Mine Teahouse. Among them, walk about 7,5km to Kose Hot spring, which has many attractions. You can see the two famous waterfalls of Karuizawa (Shiraito Falls and Ryugae Falls) as you pass through the lush forest and larch forest. At the end, let's soak in the healing effect of the forest while taking a walk through the forest along Yukawa. This course is recommended for people who are not confident in their physical fitness, young or old, regardless of age or sex, as the entire journey is almost downhill. Please experience the healing nature of Karuizawa with your whole body. From Kose Hot spring, you can take a bus back to the Mine Chaya Parking Lot or just back to Karuizawa station. Itinerary: Mine no Chaya ⇒Shinanoji Promenade Trekking (Shiraito Falls-Tatsugae no Taki) 3 hours ⇒Kose Hot spring * From Kose Hot spring, you can either return to Mine-no-chaya by bus or go to Karuizawa Station (guide will tell you where and when). ★ 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

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

Nature trekking with a dedicated guide to the summit of Mt. Ko-Asama at the foot of Mt. Asama. Mt. Ko-Asama is a parasitic volcano at the eastern foot of Mt. Asama, with an elevation of 1,655m. As you head to the summit, your guide will explain the origins and vegetation of Mt. Asama. The round trip takes about two and a half hours, so even first-time climbers, regardless of age or gender, can easily join us. From the summit covered in volcanic gravel, you can enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Asama and a magnificent view. For experienced climbers and intermediate and advanced climbers, we can also arrange climbing Mt. Kurobanzayama, with an elevation of 2,404m, which offers a wonderful panorama, and Mt. Maekake, which is 2,524m and closest to the crater of Mt. Asama!

• 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 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 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

Let's look for the traces of various animals while walking through the forest. It approaches the lives of quite interesting animal in a little maniac.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

We will take a walk on the famous course that you can walk with many flowers. Still Japan Well known area Although not near Year It is a course whose popularity is skyrocketing.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

Okushidoku Hot spring It is Yokoya Gorge hiking plan in town. Let's take a leisurely walk through the valley where many famous temples such as Otome waterfall and Otaki falls. I also recommend the season of fresh green and colored leaves.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

It is famous for having many flowers. Guides plan the course according to your fitness level and interests. Please feel free to contact us.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 65
• 1 Day or more

Shinetsu Kogen Special Cycling Tour! ! This is a two-day cycling tour that takes you around Shinetsu Kogen in late summer on a state-of-the-art electrically assisted bicycle. Accompanied by a local guide, you can enjoy cycling on the latest electric-assisted bicycle on the beautiful forest road in the sunshine filtering through the trees and the apple fields in the countryside. In between cycling, stop by Togakushi Shrine and the old road, hang a hammock in the forest of the campsite and take a coffee break. This is a 1-night, 2-day tour that fully enjoys the Shinetsu Kogen, including fresh and delicious meals made with local ingredients and a stay at Togakushi Kosya, a wonderful inn in Togakushi Koshisui. ☆Schedule for 2 days and 1 night☆September 10th (Saturday) E-BIKE Distance: Approx. 10:40 AM - Start the tour from Nagano Forest Village. After a lecture on how to ride an E-BIKE, we started cycling. 11:40 AM -Visit Togakushi Shrine/Hokosha We will stop at Togakushi Hokosha, which was built in the Edo period and has fine carvings. 12:30 PM - Togakushi Kagamiike Stop at Kagamiike, where the majestic Togakushi mountain range is reflected on the surface of the lake. 13:00 PM - Lunch For lunch, enjoy delicious Togakushi soba. 14:15 PM - Hammock & Coffee Break Move to Togakushi Campsite, hang a hammock in your favorite spot and relax! Your guide will serve you a delicious cup of coffee. Even if you are new to hammocks, don't worry because the guide will tell you how to set it up. 16:00 PM - Check-in at your accommodation Check-in at Togakushi Kosha, a lovely mountain hut located in Togakushi Koshisui. Enjoy your free time. A visit to Okusha Suginamiki in the evening or early morning is also recommended. You can enjoy a quiet and mysterious space. September 11th (Sun) E-BIKE Mileage about 20km~25km9:00 AM - Departure After breakfast, check out of the accommodation and head for Iizuna Kogen by courtesy car. 9:50 AM - Mure Station Start cycling by E-BIKE from Mure Station. We will run through Satoyama where beautiful apple fields spread. 11:45 PM - Lunch Enjoy a delicious meal using local ingredients at a cafe restaurant in Iizuna Kogen. 14:00 PM - Saint Cousaire Winery Perched on a hill, Saint Cousaire Winery is like a European countryside. Eat delicious gelato and enjoy shopping. 15:30 PM - Tour ends The tour ends at Mure Station.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 18～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

If there is no confidence in the strength from backcountry beginner is backcountry tour of the subject. Nobody spreads notebook rack that does not slip once you step outside from the slopes. So you can join Anyone some extent skate towards the piste powder, please try to experience the glide of in nature by all means! If there are those who can not beacon operation in the tour participants, make a brief training, such as beacon training for about one hour.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Altitude 1961 M. However, it is Akimine of Fukada 100 famous mountain. You can see the goodness of it when you climb it: Mt. Niigata It is located on the prefectural border with the prefecture Itoigawa. The 360 ° view from the summit is wonderfully visited by many climbers. If you are blessed with the weather, you can also look over the Sea of Japan.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Takataniike wetlands and Tengu's garden wetlands on the way of the mountain trails of Japan's Hyakumeizan Hakumeizan are said to be a treasure trove of alpine plants and enjoy beautiful scenery also known as paradise on the ground. A treasure trove of alpine plants that I would like to visit once in a season. Autumn is Mecca of autumn leaves.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

"Hiuchiyama" is the 100 most famous mountains in Japan, and 100 most famous mountains in flowers. A mountain full of alpine plants. Fukada Hyakumeizan 2462 m. There is also a grouse. A wetland "Tenshuno Garden" near Takatani Pond is popular with tourists who enjoy flowers. Fun can be spread by having a guide for plants that are usually passing by!

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Myoko (Myoko) is a stratovolcano volcano at an altitude of 2,454m. It is one of Japan's hundred famous mountains, one of the Hokushin 5 mountains, among which it is famous for its highest peak. It belongs to Myoko Tokuteren National Park and is Hot spring Boiled, after climbing Hot spring Is also recommended! Winter Winter Sports Resort area It has become a popular spot as well.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups