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1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in the Shiga-kogen Highlands Nagano
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Enjoy fun winter activities and visit the famous Japanese snow monkeys during this full-day trip to the Shiga Kogen Highlands in Nagano. Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park, where you can observe wild macaques bathing in the area hot springs. After a warm, delicious lunch, you have time for sledding, snow bikes, snow scooters, and a lift ride up the 5,800-foot (1,900-meter) slope of a famous area ski resort.
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$186.21
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$186.21
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Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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(Spring only) 1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Cherry Blossoms in Nagano
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Check out Japan’s famous cherry blossom blooms and see snow monkeys on a full-day trip from Nagano. After visiting the Jigokudani Monkey Park, you’ll stop for lunch, then visit several different ‘hanami’ spots to admire the cherry blossom trees. This seasonal experience runs from April to the end of May, allowing you to take in the later blooms of the mountainous northern Nagano region.
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$162.15
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$162.15
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Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park
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Explore the magnificent temples and natural wonders of Nagano on a full-day tour and benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide. Visit the famous Zenkoji Temple and Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, enjoy lunch (own expense) in Obuse Town, then choose a soak in the hot springs at Shibu Onsen.
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$211.19
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Flying Squirrel Watching Tour
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We will watch the wild Japanese giant flying squirrel, which is endemic to Japan and one of the biggest flying squirrels in the world. Since our professional nature guides know their life style and gliding patterns, the chances of watching their gliding is 97.8% (actual result of this tour in 2019).
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$32.64
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Nagano Snowshoe Hiking Tour
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Walking along the 400-year-old lined cedar trees and walking on the frozen lake experience are special experiences that can only be found here.
Let's explore the winter of Togakushi, where mountain ascetics have been practicing the mountain worship since ancient times.
樹齢400年の杉の並木と凍った湖を歩く体験は、ここ以外ではできない特別な体験です。古くより修験者が厳しい修行をしてきた戸隠の冬をスノーシューを履いて探検しましょう!
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$94.15
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$94.15

Enjoy the spectacular hot springs and gourmet on the clouds! Snow mountain hike at the foot of Asama
* Snowshoe hiking with a guide through the snowy mountains at the foot of Asama!
* From the course, you can see the panorama of Yatsugatake and the Japanese Alps!
* Takamine Kogen Hotel has a hot spring and gourmet lunch!
* Includes round-trip transportation from Karuizawa Station!
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$113.23
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1-Day from Nagano: Snow Wall of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route
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Experience the dramatic mountain landscape of Chubu Sangaku National Park and visit the immense snow walls of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. This day trip departs from Nagano Station and includes a ticket for round-trip rail transport with your guide. Traveling with a maximum of 15 passengers in your small group ensures an intimate atmosphere.
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$249.59
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$249.59
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Snow mountain hiking to enjoy with family! Ice cream making snowshoe
* Hiking the snowy mountains at the foot of Mt. Asama with snowshoes!
* Experience making original ice cream while hiking!
* Recommended for families because there are few up and down courses!
* After the tour, you can also enjoy hot springs and lunch at the Takamine Kogen Hotel!
* A free pick-up car is also available from Karuizawa Station!
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$59.08
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$59.08
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Nagano Full-Day Cycling Tour with Snow Monkey, Obuse Town, Apple Orchards
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Experience the nature and culture of beautiful Nagano on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, head out with an informative local guide and bicycle through apple orchards along the Chikuma River, watch macaques bathe in their natural habitat at Snow Monkey Park, relax in a hot spring at Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen villages, and treat yourself to delicious chestnuts in Obuse.
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$187.20
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Trekking on the Mt. Asama with a great view
It is a trekking tour with an exclusive guide to the summit of the small Asama mountain of the Asama mountain foot. Koasayama is a parasitic volcano on the eastern foot of Mt. Asama at an altitude of 1,655 m. A guide will guide you through the formation and vegetation of Mt. Asama and aim at the summit. As it is about two and a half hours by round trip, if you are new to mountain climbing, you can feel free to participate regardless of age or sex. From the top of the mountain covered by the volcano, the spectacular Mt. Asama and the wonderful prospects await.
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$64.00
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$64.00
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Onsen Town Cycling Tour in Nagano
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Explore Nagano’s Togura Kamiyamada Onsen area by bicycle and learn about life in the Japanese countryside with explanation by a local guide. You will see examples of traditional Japanese houses in an old residential area, have a talk with farmers in apple orchards and rice paddy fields, touch the Japanese spirits in a shrine with a sumo ring and a temple with a thatched roof, and view the scenery of the river and surrounding mountains from the Chikuma River Cycling Road. And lastly, have soft ice cream while taking a footbath.
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$45.51
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Relax and refresh in Karuizawa Forest! Shinanoji down trekking around two people
Shinanoji Nature Trail is a hiking course about 10km in length, which is almost a descent from the peak teahouse. Walk about 7,5 km to the hot spots in Oze, which has many attractions. A downhill trek is relaxed while being healed by the colorful miscellaneous trees and larch forest. You can also see the two famous Karuizawa waterfalls (Shiraito Falls and Dragon Falls) along the way. This course is recommended for people who are not always confident in their physical fitness, and young and old alike, since the entire trip is almost a descent. From Oze Onsen, it is also possible to return to the peak chaya parking lot by bus or directly to Karuizawa Station.
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$93.54
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$93.54
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Shiga Kogen Snowshoe Hiking (Asahiyama Course)
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Shiga Kogen surrounded by the great nature of Joshinetsu Kogen National Park
The Snowshoe Asahiyama course will guide you through courses with ups and downs while enjoying the appearance of animals and plants that survive the harsh nature of winter.
The second largest loquat pond on the Shiga Kogen, the summit of Asahiyama overlooking the surrounding mountains, and walking on the frozen pond of Ichinuma.
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$49.23
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All-in-One Crash Course (Ninja, Samurai & Taiko)
There's no better place to experience Japanese history and culture than in a city with a real castle from the feudal era!
Come and enjoy three different experiences with this unique workshop!
Taiko Drumming: Our passionate instructors will guide you step-by-step as you progress through the many rhythmic patterns that gradually increased in difficulty. Learn how to become a real Taiko Drummer right next door to Matsumoto Castle!
Samurai Sword Fighting: Experience for yourself this ancestral fighting art. Learn how to handle a sword and after covering some moves, you can have your stage combat recorded on video. Become the star of your own samurai story!
Ninja Experience: A fun experience for all, especially for families with kids. The Ninja Master will teach you three major ninja methods: Ninja Throwing Stars, Ninja Blowguns and Ninja Combat. Receive Ninja training from a Ninja Master and become a real Ninja Warrior!
Activity available in English and French.
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$211.19
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$211.19
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Nagano Winter Special Tour "Snow Monkey and Snowshoe Hiking"!!
You can enjoy to observe lovely wild monkeys bathing in an outdoor hot spring at Snow Monkey Park. Each monkey has different personality and it's quite fun to be able to watch them from very close.
After the monkey park, we are visiting an old Shinto shrine called Togakushi shrine which has been one of the most important place for the mountain worship since ancient era. The shrine and precincts forest are all covered with thick snow during the winter season. However,by snowshoeing, it is the perfect opportunity to discover areas that are inaccessible any other time of the year. Frozen bodies of water and a heavy carpet of snow make otherwise untraversable terrain accessible. I will lead you to these undisturbed areas, so you can explore and appreciate the unspoiled nature around you.
I'm a National Government licensed guide interpreter as well as licensed mountain trekking guide.
Let's have a cup of coffee on the snow made table and chair :)
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$376.61
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-Snow mountain hiking at the foot of Asama- Karuizawa Snowshoe Tour
A guided tour that uses snowshoe to trek the vast field of Asama.
Courses for beginners, intermediates, and advanced students can be selected depending on the level, so anyone of all ages can participate.
While looking for traces of wild animals and observing wild birds, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of Mt. Asama and the superb view.
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$64.00
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$64.00

Nagano Cycling Adventure
It’s a Cycling tour around north Nagano's Satoyama landscape and the Myoko Togakushi Renzan National Park.
During the cycling tour, we will stop by the beautiful lake, waterfall, very old local shrine, or maybe some farmer's house.
Since the area used to be a post town along the Hokkoku Kaido, very old road which connect Edo (Tokyo) to Kanazawa, there are many historical monuments remained around the area.
I will take you to a secret place where never on a guidebook!
Participants can feel an authentic life style,history and nature of snowy rural area in Northern Nagano.
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$123.07
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$123.07

Local guides guide you! Karuizawa pottering tour
While cycling, I potted the standard spots of Karuizawa (cycling slowly). If you rent a bicycle in front of Karuizawa Station, first go to Karuizawa's first scenic spot "Kumoba Pond". After taking a walk for a while after getting off the bicycle, I will go through the villa area of the grove to the old Karuizawa. While visiting the narrow streets of the old Karuizawa back street, we will guide you to the staple spots such as the St. Paul's Society, the show memorial chapel, and the Karuizawa tennis court, famous for the romance of the Emperor and Empress. Along the way, you will be guided to gourmets and shopping spots that you know only because it is Karuizawa Local. I will guide you to the unknown Karuizawa not listed in the guidebook. It's a flat road, so everyone, young and old, can join. There is also a tandem (two-seater) unique to Karuizawa for parents and children and couples!
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$78.77
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$78.77
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Wildlife Night Drive
The biggest feature of this tour is the high chance of seeing the wild animals. The encounter rate in our 2018 and 2019 tours was 98.9%. The guides at Picchio are familiar with the ecology of all the wildlife species. They will be able to guide you through the unique aspects of living creatures from an expert perspective, not only from observing the animals themselves but also from observing the surrounding natural environment and ecosystem as a whole.
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$49.45
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$49.45
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Tabi Yoga
Navigator: Tomoko
Yoga Alliance RYT200
Other sports: Rhythmic gymnastics, Shorinji Kempo(Kuro-obi),
Aerobics
9yrs experience in meditation
Bach/FES flower essence practitioner
Art Therapist
Access bars practitioner
Travel more than 15countries, have lived in U.S.A, Singapore,
Australia.
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$68.92
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$68.92

BTF Rural Japan "FURUSATO" Cherry Blossom Cycling Tour
Missed cherry blossoms in Tokyo? If you arrived in Tokyo too late for the cherry blossoms, don't give up yet. Cherry blossoms tend to bloom here in northern Nagano about two weeks later than those around central Tokyo. It only takes about 100 mins to be here from Tokyo station by Hokuriku Shinkansen.
Cycling tour is a great way to experience a beautiful countryside of Japan and visit popular sightseeing spots around Iiyama city. The rural landscape with lush mountain scenery is dotted with traditional old houses. Let's go find a simple life of local people in Japan countryside with us!
- Friendly and informative local guide.
- Stopping at cherry blossom spots during the blossoming season.
- Exploring beautiful, yet completely different scenery with Japan's distinct four seasons.
- Total cycling distance is 15km/9.3miles
- Mostly flat route, easy for riders of basic fitness.
- Discover unique traditions and life styles in a harsh winter.
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$57.60
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$57.60
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Ski Lesson Inn Karuizawa
We will provide skiing and telemarking for beginners to intermediate level students in an easy-to-understand and kind manner. You can also change the lesson contents in the morning and afternoon, so please join with your family
We recommend Karuizawa, which is slippery from both Tokyo and the station, but it is possible in other areas if you have special needs.
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$431.99
per group
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Private Ski Lesson in Madarao Ski Resort
We are a group of highly qualified and experienced instructors who are passionate about snow sports and Japan. Next to improving your skills to the best of your ability they will show you the best Japan has to offer.
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$239.99
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$239.99
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Japan Alps Kamikochi Day Hike with Government-Licensed Guide
Kamikochi is a popular resort in the Northern Japan Alps, offering some of Japan's most spectacular mountain scenery. With one of the most famous hiking paths in all Japan, we set foot there on our quest for traditional Japan.
Kamikochi hiking course along the Azusa River is well maintained and almost flat. This value-packed trail day hike with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Japan Alps!
It is about 3.5 kilometres (2 miles) long and has only gentle elevation changes which takes around 2-4 hours to easy walk at a leisurely pace.
Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hours tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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$100.92
Price varies by group size
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$100.92
Price varies by group size
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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