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Skip the Stress, Meet the Snow Monkeys

This is an exclusive, small-group guided experience that takes you deep into a hidden valley—home to the world-famous wild Japanese Macaques (Snow Monkeys)—and other spiritual/ physical experiences.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews

Samurai experience & Matsumoto Castle Tour

Discover Matsumoto’s historic castle and experience samurai sword combat.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Ichinoya Sake Brewery Tour with Local Food Lunch

Access a behind-the-scenes look at how sake is made at this brewery established in 1865.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Kirigamine Highlands Guided Hike&Onsen

Explore Kurumayama and Kirigamine Highlands with a local guide. Walk through grasslands, enjoy views of the Japanese Alps, and relax at a local hot spring (onsen).

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Matsumoto/Utsukushigahara Guided Trek

Explore the beautiful Utsukushigahara Highlands with a local mountain guide. Enjoy open grasslands, forest trails, and views of the Japanese Alps on this guided trek.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Eat Local & Explore Matsumoto with Performer Yume

Explore hidden Matsumoto with Yume, a local performer. Walk the city, visit local restaurants, and experience everyday Japanese life. English support included. Optional short video.

5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Learn traditional local Japanese cooking in Nagano

Prepare, taste and enjoy nature-oriented dishes in a historic house in Nagano.

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Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine in Nagano

Experience two of the most stunning locations in Nagano: the Snow Monkey Park, with its hot spring-bathing monkeys, and Togakushi Shrine, famous for its forest path lined with ancient cedar trees.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews

Izakaya Tour & Nagano

Discover Nagano’s hidden izakayas and back-alley bars while tasting 5 small plates including a full bowl of noodles, plus 2 drinks (included) in the lively nightlife atmosphere.

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From Nagano: Discover Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle

Visit Matsumoto Castle, one of the few remaining original castles in Japan and a registered National Treasure, before heading into the the pristine alpine valley of Kamikochi for a guided nature walk.

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Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake

Starting from Nozawa Onsen, this tour will visit the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, followed by Japanese-style lunch, sake tasting, and a tour of historic Zenko-ji Temple.

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Mt Norikura: Alpine Flowers and Panoramic Peaks

Starting from Takayama Station, this one-day journey to Mt. Norikura takes you through the pristine beauty of the Alpine Flower Fields and to the summits of Mt. Mao and Mt. Fujimi.

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Explore the Villages of Gokayama & Shirakawa-go

Walk historic village streets, take part in a traditional papermaking experience, and learn how these UNESCO-listed communities have preserved their culture and architecture for centuries.

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Zenkoji Temple Guided Tour & Sake Tasting

A guided tour experience to fully enjoy traditional culture and cuisine in Nagano. Explore Zenkoji Temple with a guide and learn about the history and culture of the 1,400-year-old temple. Taste Nagano's sake at a brewery that has been in operation since the Edo period. A spiritual experience of walking by feel in a pitch-black underground passage, and making your own original spice. Experience the temple culture of the ancient capital and enjoy local flavours. This tour allows you to fully enjoy the charm of Nagano.

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Takayama: Foodie Adventure, Showa Era, & Old Town

This tour is designed to offer you an authentic taste of Takayama, combining the city's rich history with its delectable cuisine, led by an experienced local guide.

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Delve into Hida-Furukawa's Cultural Treasures

Embark on a guided journey to Hida-Furukawa, a hidden treasure nestled high in the Japanese mountains, with its beautifully preserved Edo-period architecture, rich history, and artisanal traditions.

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Immerse in Takayama's Rich History and Temples

Discover the heart of old Japan through Takayama, learn about its well-preserved temples, festival culture, and artistry.

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Reborn on Tateyama: A Sacred Ascent

For 1,300 years, pilgrims climbed Tateyama to die and be born again. Walk the mandala's path from hell to paradise - one private party a day, led by a bilingual master of the mountain's lore.

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Instructions for a mixed experience of satoyama culture and traditional Slavic/Eastern European culture at Uedabepposho Onsen, Shinshu

1: Experience splitting firewood with an axe, 2: Experience making a fire with firewood, 3: Experience picking and cooking wild vegetables in the countryside, 4: Experience barbecuing with charcoal made from firewood, 5: Experience making charcoal with a smokeless charcoal burner, 6: Experience making wood chips with a wood chipper, 7: Experience cooking outdoors with a wood-burning stove, 8: Experience a tent sauna with a wood-burning stove (Russian-made Mobiva), 9: Experience cooking borscht with homegrown beets, 10: Experience cooking zhurek with homegrown rye

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Experience an Exclusive Japanese Whisky Pairing

Step onto the production floor and award-winning maturation warehouse, then sit down with a veteran whisky professional for a curated pairing menu.

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