Things to do in Nagano Page 3

• Age 12～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

The Northern Alps are home to majestic 3,000m-class mountains. You can trek along the ridgeline from Mt. Koshiro to Mt. Nagamine while taking in this unparalleled view. In the spring, you can enjoy the overwhelming sense of openness of the cherry blossoms of Koshiro and the trekking spot nicknamed the "rising dragon." In the fall, you can enjoy the first snowfall in the Northern Alps as the mountains are colored with autumn leaves. A magnificent view can be seen at the end of the hike. Listen carefully to the rustling of the leaves and the singing of the birds. The pleasant breeze on your skin will make you want to take a deep breath and stay there forever. Standing at the top of Mt. Nagamine, and taking in the magnificent view in your mind, you will surely forget the stresses of everyday life.

• With Pets

• Age 12～Age 70
• 3～4 hours

Although Kyogakura is a satoyama, the difficulty level is a little high, and the ridgeline is a thrilling mountain trail with a horseback and a rocky area that you have to climb straight up, and it is a trekking course also known as the Grand Canyon of Nagano. A trekking spot where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons and historical sights, the mountain peak with its beautiful rhododendrons and rockfoils in spring and autumn leaves in autumn, offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of the Northern Alps and the Sai River. Once you are immersed in the magnificent scenery, you will surely forget the stress of everyday life.

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• Age 5～Age 85
• 2～3 hours

The Northern Alps are towering with majestic 3,000m-class mountains. From the summit of Mt. Nagamine, where you can enjoy an unparalleled panoramic view, you can experience an overwhelming sense of freedom. The magnificent view that can be seen at the end of the hike. Listen carefully to the rustling of the leaves and the singing of the birds. The pleasant breeze on your skin will make you want to take a deep breath and stay there forever. Standing at the summit of Mt. Nagamine, the magnificent view will soak into your heart, and you will surely forget the stress of everyday life. On this tour, you will trek with a guide to the summit of Mt. Nagamine, which is a rural mountain in Azumino. The magnificent view and the open space at the summit are special experiences that can only be had in Azumino. Take home this moving souvenir!

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• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

This is a plan to cycle on a "fat bike", a bicycle designed for riding on snow. A fat bike is a bicycle with thick tires designed for riding on snow. Thanks to the wide tires, even those who are not used to riding bicycles can enjoy off-road riding. A guide will accompany you during this activity and give you detailed lectures on how to run, so even first-timers can participate with confidence. We also have 20-inch fat bikes for children, so why not make memories of your trip with your family ♪ <Participation conditions> - Must be over 130cm tall and able to ride a bicycle alone.

• Age 10～Age 65
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 11:30 / 13:00

Lake Aoki in Nagano Prefecture is a very clear lake, so why not take a walk on the lake? The water level of Lake Aoki drops in winter, so you can enjoy a different lake in spring than in summer! Because the water temperature is low due to melting snow, wetsuits are recommended and only experienced SUP participants are allowed. Until the end of May, those who have never tried SUP will not be able to apply. If you are a complete beginner, we recommend the APC BASE1 (Lake Aoki Paddle Club) experience tour!! ~ Flow of the day ~ Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your reservation time. ① Reception, changing clothes 10 minutes ② Explanation 5 minutes ③ Experience start Approximately 120 minutes (If you arrive late, the experience time may be shorter.) If you would like to wear a wetsuit, please let us know your height and gender when applying so that we can prepare it.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 09:10 / 12:20 / 14:30

Guided course. Learn about canoeing, how to use equipment, and basic canoeing techniques. Dogs are also welcome to participate in this activity. Up to two dogs per family can participate for up to two hours. Please refrain from entering the area except for the parking lot, the path to the lake, A Area 1, A Area 2, and the pier. Please refrain from dogs that bark continuously.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 09:10 / 12:20 / 14:30

A guided course. You will learn about kayaking, how to use the equipment, and basic kayaking techniques. Children aged 8 to 9 may experience kayaking with a guardian in a three-person kayak.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Aoki Lake is a lake of stars where the stars shine all over the night sky and are reflected all over the surface of the lake. Aoki Lake Starry Sky (Night) Lake Walk Board a Voyager Canoe on Lake Aoki and take a walk under the stars (at night if it is cloudy). An astronomy guide will explain the stars, star clusters, nebulae, constellation names, and the myths associated with them. We will do this even if it is cloudy and the stars are not visible. When you see the beautiful stars at night at home or on a trip, we will explain it in an easy-to-understand way so that you can remember the explanation of the astronomy guide. A new moon is perfect for stargazing as there is no moonlight. Seven-color firefly art appreciation Enjoy rainbow-colored artistic fireflies on the lake. The artistic fireflies that appear through fun experiments and play will unfold your own story in a huge picture story of stars set on Lake Aoki. Phone reservations cost 3,800 yen per person. Fireflies can sometimes be viewed at Lake Aoki from early July. You may be able to see fireflies at Lake Aoki in September. 2025 4/28 New Moon 5/13 Full Moon (Flower Moon) 5/27 New Moon 6/11 Full Moon (Strawberry Moon) 6/25 New Moon 9/8 Total Lunar Eclipse, Full Moon (Corn Moon, Harvest Moon) 9/22 New Moon 10/6 Harvest Moon 10/7 Full Moon (Hunter's Moon), Sixteenth Night 10/10 Tenth Night 10/21 New Moon, Orionid meteor shower at its peak (best time to see is from midnight to dawn several days before and after) 11/2 Thirteenth Night 11/5 Full Moon (Beaver Moon) (closest full moon to Earth in 2025), Southern Taurid meteor shower at its peak (best time to see is from late October to early November). Additional fee: Moon Viewing Cruise: 2025 Mid-Autumn Moon (October 6th), 10/7 (Juusokuya), 10/10 (Tokaya), and 11/2 (Third Night) are for one person (ages 3 and over)

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours

Carp fishing set rental is included, so this plan is recommended for those who want to casually enjoy carp fishing and carp fishing! The wild carp is genetically different from the exotic carp, which is taller in size, and it has been pointed out that there is a need to describe it as a new species. Can you catch wild carp in Lake Aoki and Lake Nakatsuna? Lake Aoki is not a managed fishing spot like a fishing pond, so you may not be able to catch even a single fish. Additional bait: 1 rental fishing gear rod + recreational fishing permit 1-day ticket 3,000 yen per person Reservations by phone are not accepted. Please make a reservation from Activity Japan.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours

Snow trout is a freshwater fish of the salmon family. It is a pond fish native to North America and Europe north of 50 degrees north latitude. Adult fish can be eaten as sashimi, and small fish can be fried. It has a light and mild taste. A sashimi set rental is included, so this plan is recommended for those who want to enjoy snow trout fishing and sashimi casually! Snow trout are difficult to catch. Lake Aoki is not a managed fishing area like a fishing pond, so you may not be able to catch a single one. *Additional bait Rental fishing gear at market price 1 rod + recreational fishing certificate 1 day ticket 3,000 yen per person Snow trout gutting and scale processing 200 yen per fish Reservations cannot be made by phone. Please make reservations through Activity Japan.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 14:30

Board a Voyageur canoe and enjoy the view of Mount Jijigatake and the Hakuba Sanzan mountains in the Northern Alps, the natural changes of the shores of Lake Aoki, and the slow flow of time that only a heart-shaped lake like Lake Aoki can offer. Once you arrive at the north shore, enjoy tea time with delicious "Shinano Omachi sweets and Japanese sweets." Families with children and three generations can also enjoy this. We will help you with your independent research during the summer vacation. In October, you can see the magnificent contrast between the white snow of the Northern Alps, the autumn leaves at the foot of the mountains, and the indigo of Lake Aoki. It is the most charming season of the year. Enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

* The required time for a one-day charter is 10 hours (including driving time). * If the departure point is outside Tokyo, the driver's round-trip time will be deducted. For continuous charter trips of more than two days (if the return point is outside Tokyo on the same day), the driver's accommodation fee of 10,000 yen per night will be borne by the customer to prevent the driver from becoming fatigued. * The departure time can be freely selected according to your request, and the itinerary and sightseeing spots can be freely customized according to your wishes. * Tourist hire cars are available in vehicles suitable for 6 and 9 passengers, and we also provide pick-up and drop-off services, so you can arrive at your destination safely and comfortably. * All vehicles provided comply with Japanese law, and drivers have more than 3 years of driving experience. * We provide services in multiple languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese, and English. * Karuizawa Day Tour (Example) * * 8:55 Pick up customers in a tourist hire car At the time of departure, the driver will arrive at the location specified in advance and wait for you. *10:00 Shiraito Falls (Karuizawa) There are many waterfalls named Shiraito Falls in Japan, and in addition to Karuizawa, Shiraito Falls in Shizuoka Prefecture is also registered as a World Heritage Site as a component part of Mt. Fuji. Karuizawa's Shiraito Falls is not very high at 3m, but it is 70m wide. Hundreds of groundwater flow like white threads between the curved rock walls. *11:30 Kumoba Pond Kumoba Pond is located in Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture, and is easily accessible by walking for 15 minutes from Karuizawa Station. The nature changes with the seasons, and it is also affectionately known as "Swan Lake" because swans fly there in winter. You can go around the pond in about 20 minutes and enjoy a stroll or bicycle ride in a quiet space. The water of Kumoba Pond is very clear, so you can see the scenery reflected on the water surface. In particular, the autumn leaves and winter snow scenery are recommended. The best time to see the autumn leaves is from late October to early November, and the red-stained trees are reflected on the water. *13:00Harunire TerraceHarunire Terrace is built along the Yukawa River that flows through Karuizawa Town in the eastern part of Nagano Prefecture. The facility is based on the concept of everyday life in Karuizawa, and is filled with unique shops and restaurants. Making use of the more than 100 elm trees that originally grew there, several buildings are connected by wooden decks. The view is like a "small town". This is a spot where you can enjoy shopping and dining in the comfortable climate of Karuizawa, which is also known as a villa area. During the rainy season, you can enjoy the "umbrella sky" where colorful umbrellas color the sky. *15:00Kyu-Karuizawa GinzaKyu-Karuizawa Ginza is located in Karuizawa Town in the eastern part of Nagano Prefecture. During the Taisho era, it developed as a shopping district in Karuizawa, which flourished as a summer resort due to the pioneering efforts of Canadian missionaries. Currently, it has become a thriving tourist destination attracting many tourists from both within Japan and overseas.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 8～Age 65
• Within 1 hour
• 06:00

A plan to support active people who want to make the most of their short break! This is a mini-experience tour where you can ride a mountain bike through a real forest during a light running time before breakfast. It takes less than an hour from meeting to disbanding (※It may vary slightly depending on the environment on the day, but please assume it will take about 45 to 50 minutes). There is no climbing, only descending, so even those who are not physically fit can feel at ease! It is possible to experience mountain biking easily. If you can ride a bike and have a little courage, you can participate empty-handed (all rental equipment is included in the price) (Note) You can easily participate empty-handed, but since you will be riding a mountain bike through real nature, your clothes and shoes may get a little dirty depending on the weather and other conditions, so it is better to be wild and not worry about that, or bring a change of clothes.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 7～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:20

Gather at River Port Tokimata. After completing the reception, change clothes and adjust the size of the helmet and life jacket. Move to the starting point by car with a paddle. Take a safety talk (safety course), practice how to row a boat, and go to the Tenryu River! In the Tenryu River, jump in, float, and jump rock deep! can you fly Let's ride through many rapids together, including the valley of Garyukyo Prefectural Park! Time schedule 9:20 River port time meeting / reception Guidance from the river guide Change clothes in the changing room Helmet / life jacket size adjustment 9:40 Move to the starting point by courtesy car 9:55 Safety talk (safety course) 10:10 Rafting start Swim / Dive into the river Play in the river in Nakasu 11:20 Arrive again at the river port Shower / change clothes

• For Rainy Days

• Age 2～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Take your time and enjoy the Voyager canoe tour while enjoying the natural changes on the shores of Lake Aoki, enjoying fun experiments and nostalgic games while viewing Mt. Once you reach the north shore, it's time for a bento lunch brought by your guide. Families with children and three generations can also enjoy it.

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00

It is a soba making experience at Kayabuki-no-Yakata, an inn in the valley of Shinshu. Speaking of Shinshu, handmade soba noodles! A local soba master will teach you the secrets of making soba! Kayabuki no Yakata is an inn located in the valley of Shinshu Tatsuno Town. It is a plan that everyone can enjoy, such as families with children, couples, couples, girls traveling. A local soba noodle master will teach you carefully! Please be assured ♪ You can enjoy the soba noodles you made yourself on the spot. In addition, we will also attach seasonal tempura, which is the pride of our chef, so please enjoy it together. If you experience this, you will be a soba master from tomorrow !? You can feel the happiness of making and eating through the food culture of Shinshu ♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

The "Sekida Mountains" where the Shinetsu Trail extends is Satoyama. Do you know about Shinetsu-Trail , north part of Nagano prefecture ?The Sekida Mountain ridges are one of the heaviest snowfall areas in the world. It is along the ridgeline of a forested area at an altitude of about1,000m.From early June to November you are able to walk the trail, as all the snow has melted.In early summer, the trail is beautiful with fresh green leaves and in late autumn as the days get colder, the leaves turn stunning colors.Currently, the trail has 6 Individual sections each between 8~12km. It takes approximately 6~7 hours to hike one section.Sections 1~6 total about 80km. Later this year, 4 new sections (7~10) will be opened making the trail 110km from start to finish.I plan to hike the entire trail, sections 1~10 before the first snow fall.Reasonable accommodation is available if you would like to stay overnight, and I can help with those arrangements if needed, so please feel free to ask.This is a serious hike, so please be certain of your fitness, capability, a nd equipment.If you are interested, or have any questions at all about anything, do not hesitate to contact me directly.

• Pickup Service

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Why don't you try Shinshu soba, the taste of Shinshu? Start by mixing the powder and water, knead, stretch and cut. Explanations in an easy-to-understand manner even for the first time. We take turns for several people to mix the powder and water, but from the kneading stage you can experience each one. Time required about 90 minutes. You can experience from 2 people to 250 people (up to 300 people) at the same time. (Apron, tools, etc. Number of participants you Yes prepared in minutes)

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 15
• 1～2 hours

It is a one hour School. We will issue a license if you can run alone (500 yen) If you are 100 cm more height, you can take it. The first course in a two-seater Explanations. After making sure that the brakes are pressed firmly on the auxiliary drive, the vehicle will start traveling independently.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours

This is an all-you-can-eat fee for a one-seater Rental cart. 1 day (6 hours) free pass tickets will be released. We want you to run a lot. Time is from 10am to 4pm.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

This is a 4-round ticket visitor fee for a 1-seater Rental cart (first time customer). One round is for 7 minutes. It is used up on the On the day. It cannot be shared with other people.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

It is running for one round (7 minutes) of a two-seater rental cart. You can ride from small children to adult . The driver is more junior high school student. The speed is about twenty kilometers for two people.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 16～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

1-person visitor fee for 1-person Rental cart (first time customer, 15 years old and up). One round is 7 minutes. The speed of 50 km / h comes out. Measure the lap time for each lap and print out after the run. Let's compete with friends in time.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 14:00 / 15:00

It is a soba making experience at Kayabuki-no-Yakata, an inn in the valley of Shinshu. Speaking of Shinshu, handmade soba noodles! A local soba master will teach you the secrets of making soba! Kayabuki no Yakata is an inn located in the valley of Shinshu Tatsuno Town. It is a plan that everyone can enjoy, such as families with children, couples, couples, girls traveling. A local soba noodle master will teach you carefully! Please be assured ♪ You can enjoy the soba noodles you made yourself on the spot. In addition, we will also attach seasonal tempura, which is the pride of our chef, so please enjoy it together. If you experience this, you will be a soba master from tomorrow !? You can feel the happiness of making and eating through the food culture of Shinshu ♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Kurobe Dam is amazing just to see! If you walk with a guide, you won't miss any highlights, and if you listen to the guide's stories, the excitement will be multiplied! Course overviewKanden Tunnel Electric Bus Kurobe Dam Station waiting room (meeting point/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 those killed in the line of duty (explanation of the memorial monument, etc.) → Pass in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → Center of the dam embankment (explanation of dam water release, etc.) → Pass in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus Kurobe Dam Station waiting room (disbanding/ending point)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. Regarding the fee, if you apply for 5 people, it is 6,050 yen per person and 30,250 yen for 5 people.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 08:30

Hiking Tsugaike Natural Garden with snowshoes. Even if the snow is deep, even beginners can enjoy it. Hakuba Meister and the land of fresh snow forever ...

• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 08:30

Take a telemark ski to Tsugaike Natural Garden. Even if the snow is deep, even beginners can enjoy it. Skiing with Hakuba Meister and forever on the land of fresh snow.