Things to do in Nagano Page 3

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's wear a kimono and walk around the city of Matsumoto! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's wear a kimono and walk around the city of Matsumoto! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. After rental, it is possible to return it by mail on the same day. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's wear a kimono and walk around the city of Matsumoto! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. You can also choose to have your photo taken by a professional photographer. Why not take a memorable photo with Matsumoto Castle in the background? ▼Matsumoto Castle Photo Shooting ~Overview~ ・Number of shots: Approximately every 20 ・After shooting, the photographer will develop the data at our Hanakomichi.・By the time the customer comes home, we will give you 2 sheets on a double-fold mount. * If you hand over the data, it will be 3000 yen (tax included) separately. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

It is an experience of making oyaki at Kayabuki no Yakata, an inn in the valley of Shinshu. What is "oyaki"? What is it for non-Shinshu people? I'm feeling? Oyaki is made by dissolving wheat flour in water, kneading it, and wrapping bean paste made from red beans and vegetables. To put it plainly, is it a bun? ?? This is made all over Nagano prefecture, and the taste varies depending on the shop and home. At Kayabuki no Yakata, the surface is lightly baked by steaming. The skin and the bean paste inside are all handmade! It will be an experience of making such Shinshu soul food "Oyaki" with a local mother. In Shinshu, people of all ages are enjoying themselves. Rest assured that a local veteran mom will teach you carefully! If you come to Shinshu, please try this Shinshu soul food "Oyaki" first!

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

■ Charcoal grill in the hearth ■ Hearth…. It often appears in old stories. The hearth is in the hotel. Under the thatched roof. In the hearth, goheimochi rice cakes on skewers and river fish are slowly grilled over charcoal. Talk slowly with your family and friends until it burns. That talk makes charcoal grilling delicious. While talking, the fat drops from the river fish. However, don't be impatient. The charcoal-grilled delicious river fish waits carefully. Sometimes it's good to drink while watching it. The hotel has both cold sake and hot sake. There are also potatoes, wheat, and rice for shochu. Our homemade plum wine is also available. The conversation will be even more exciting. There are plenty of soft drinks, so even those who can't drink are okay! We have 100% juice from Nagano prefecture, our homemade plum juice, and our homemade medicinal tea.

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• 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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• 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.

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• 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.

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• For Family

• 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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• 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 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 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 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:40 / 11:00 / 13:10 / 14:30

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 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 ♪

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• For Groups
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• 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.

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• Age 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30 / 10:00

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!

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• Age 12～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

This is an E-BIKE cycling tour by Shinano Discovery. You will enjoy an exhilarating ride on a state-of-the-art electric-assist MTB through the traditional rural landscapes of Lake Nojiri, Kurohime Highlands, and the old Hokkoku Kaido road, connecting farm roads, forest roads, and roads that have been used by villagers for a long time! This is a one-day cycling tour that will allow you to fully experience the nature, history, and culture of Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park, including the view of the Hokushin Five Mountains that spreads out before your eyes, the history of Lake Nojiri and the excavation of Naumann's elephant fossils, and a course that follows an irrigation channel that was built 350 years ago. There are also plenty of adventure elements, such as downhill on unpaved roads! This tour is full of highlights, with secret old road rides and commentary that only a local guide can provide. - Schedule for the day - 10:00 Meet at Kurohime Station Meet at Kurohime Station. After a brief explanation of the tour, we will take a lesson on how to ride an E-MTB. 10:30 The tour starts. Enjoy the spectacular view of the five mountains of Hokushin. Enjoy an adventure ride along the unpaved irrigation canal to Torii River, a clear stream flowing from Togakushi. 11:30 Follow the irrigation canals of the Edo period and the Denkuro irrigation canal, which was built 350 years ago on the Hokkoku Kaido road. We will explore the history of Nojiri-juku, which once flourished as a post town on the Hokkoku Kaido road, the irrigation canals of the Edo period, and hydroelectric power generation, as well as the history of the water surrounding Lake Nojiri and the lives of the people. 12:50 Lake Nojiri If the weather is good, have lunch at an open-terrace cafe or in a park by the lake. After you finish eating, go on a cycling tour around Lake Nojiri National Park. At the shrine in Sugakawa village on the east side of the lake, there is a giant cedar tree that is nearly 1,000 years old! 14:30 Time-slip experience in a tunnel built in the Meiji era In the Togusa community in Shinanomachi, there is an old tunnel built over 130 years ago. Explore the old Togusa tunnel, where steam locomotives once passed, by bicycle! 15:30 Tour ends The tour ends at the meeting point.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 06:30

Hot air balloon mooring experience to be held during the green season in Hakuba Village. Hot air balloons are the first humans to fly in the sky. Why don't you ride the hot air balloon and enjoy the scenery from 30m above the ground? A 5-minute moored flight that feels as close as the mountains of the Northern Alps will surely be an unforgettable memory of Hakuba.

• With Pets
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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 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 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
• Green Campaign Sale 2025