Nagano in Trekking Page 1

• 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!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• 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.

• Pickup Service

• 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!

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• 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.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Kurobe Dam is just amazing! If you walk with the guide, you will not miss the highlights, and when you listen to the guide, you will be impressed many times! Overview of the course Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus Kurobe Dam Station Waiting Room (meeting / starting point) → 220 steps of indoor stairs → dam observatory (explanation of dams, etc.) → Outdoor stairs (closed in the early spring, 220 indoor stairs) → Kurobe Damrest Passing in front of the house → passing the martyrs in front of the martyrs (explanation of the memorial monument, etc.) → Passing in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → Central Dam Dambike (Dam water discharge explanation, etc.) → Passing in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus Kurobe Dam Station Waiting Room (Dissolution/end point) Dam water discharge period is around June 26 to around October 15. Dam water discharge time was canceled in early summer due to the weather from 6:00 to 17:30.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups