Nagano Private Car Tour with Togakushi Soba Making Experience

Name: Nagano Private Car Tour with Togakushi Soba Making Experience
Brand: Viator
Price: 922 USD
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8 hoursEnglish, SpanishBook 2 days aheadNagano, Japan

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Discover the cultural and culinary highlights of Nagano on this private full-day tour by car. Visit the sacred Togakushi Shrine area in the mountains north of Nagano, where you can walk along the famous cedar tree avenue leading to Okusha Shrine. The peaceful forest path lined with towering cedar trees is one of the most impressive natural landscapes in the region.

This tour also includes hands-on local food experiences. Try making Togakushi soba, one of Nagano’s most famous regional dishes, and learn how to prepare oyaki, a traditional dumpling filled with vegetables and local ingredients.

To complete the day, visit Zenkoji Temple, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Japan with over 1,400 years of history. Traveling by private car allows you to explore comfortably while enjoying Nagano’s beautiful mountain scenery. This tour offers a balanced experience of spirituality, nature, and local food culture.

Included

Private Vehicle
Oyaki Making Experience
Soba Making Experience
Hotel Pickup
Admission Fee(Zenkoji Temple)
National Licensed English Speaking Guide. Please let us know if you prefer any other languages.

Not included

Personal Expenses

What you'll do

Togakushi Shrine Okusha
Togakushi, Nagano, Japan
Walk along the famous cedar tree avenue leading to Togakushi Okusha Shrine. The pathway is lined with towering cedar trees that are hundreds of years old, creating an impressive and peaceful atmosphere. This sacred route has been used by pilgrims for centuries and offers one of the most iconic landscapes in Nagano.
1 hour
Enjoy a hands-on soba making experience using buckwheat flour, a specialty of the Togakushi region
Learn traditional techniques such as kneading the dough, rolling it thin, and cutting the noodles. This activity offers a fun and authentic introduction to one of Nagano’s most famous culinary traditions.
2 hoursAdmission included
Experience making oyaki, a traditional dumpling from Nagano filled with vegetables or other local ingredients
This simple yet flavorful dish has long been a part of everyday life in mountain communities. During the experience, you will learn how locals prepare and cook oyaki while discovering the stories behind this beloved regional food.
1 hourAdmission included
Visit Zenkoji Temple, one of Japan’s most famous Buddhist temples with over 1,400 years of history
The temple welcomes visitors from all beliefs and has long been an important pilgrimage site. Walk along the lively approach street before visiting the impressive main hall.
1 hourAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

The guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby with your name sign. Please inform about your pick up details in advance. The car type is Sedan, TOYOTA Alphard, or TOYOTA Hiace Grandcabin, the type of vehichle depends on the number of your group.

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Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
2137 Kurita, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel New Nagano Next
828 Minami-Chitose-machi, Nagano, Japan
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Dormy Inn Nagano
1373-1 Kitaishidocho, Nagano, Japan
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Nagano Central Hotel
1358 Minami-Nagano, Suehiro-cho, Nagano, Japan
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Aoba Hotel
2-21-4 Minami-Chitose, Nagano, Japan
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Mielparque Nagano Hotel
752-8, Tsurugatakahata, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Nagano Avenue
2-8-5 Minamichitose, Nagano, Japan
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Tennen-Onsen Hotel Livemax Premium Nagano-Ekima
2145 Kurita, Nagano, Japan
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THE SAIHOKUKAN HOTEL
528-1 Agatamachi, Nagano, Japan
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Nagano Linden Plaza Hotel
975 Minamichitosemachi, Tsuruga, Nagano, Japan
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Yamanokami Onsen
3-23-50 Hakoshimizu, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Select Inn Nagano
965 Minamichitosemachi, Nagano, Japan
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Jizokan Matsuya Ryokan
484 Motoyoshicho, Zenko-ji Temple, Nagano, Japan
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Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel
1-28-3 Minamichitose, Nagano, Japan
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APA HOTEL Nagano
1177-3 Tsuruga Kamichitosemachi, Nagano, Japan
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Izumiya Ryokan
484 Motoyoshicho, Nagano, Japan
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Ryokan Umeoka
1549 Higashi Tsuruga-machi, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel New Yama
2290 Gondocho, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Trend Nagano
49-3 Higashi-Tsuruga-machi, Nagano, Japan
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Azumanoyu
64 Yanagimachi, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Usuikan
481 Agatamachi, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Nikko
2-22-3 Minamichitose, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Route-Inn Daini Nagano
2071-1 Oki Inaba Nakasenda, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Abest Naganoekimae
1362 Suehirocho, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Wakasato
5-9-1 Wakasato, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Route Inn Nagano Bekkan
2092-1 Oki Nakasenda Inaba, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Route Inn Daiichi Nagano
2016-2 Inaba Nakasenda Oki, Nagano, Japan
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Island Hotel
2-15-8 Minamichitose, Nagano, Japan
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Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi
1356 Suehirocho, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Shinanoji
131-4 Okada-machi, Nagano, Japan
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Ryokan Ohashi
749 Kawai Shinden, Nagano, Japan
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Takinoyu
3-10-7 Yoshida, Nagano, Japan
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Comfort Hotel Nagano
1-12-4 Minamichitose, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Atago
10-4-18 Miwa, Nagano, Japan
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Saigawa Onsen Ryokan
5-9-21 Nakagosho, Nagano, Japan
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Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Zenkoji-guchi
1315-8 Minamiishidocho, Nagano, Japan
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Nagano Palace Hotel
1326 Minamiishidocho, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Kokusai 21
576 Agata-machi, Nagano, Japan
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Chisun Grand Nagano
2-17-1 Minami Chitose, Nagano, Japan
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Chiyo no Sakae
3-24-10 Yoshida, Nagano, Japan
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Uruoikan
98 Tsumashina, Nagano, Japan
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Nagano Plaza Hotel
1326 Minami-Ishido-cho, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel JAL City Nagano
1221 Toigoshomachi, Nagano, Japan
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Kinenkan
550 Nishimachi, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
1346 Minamiishi Dou-cho, Nagano, Japan
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Ryokan Shimizuya
1254 Hanasakicho, Nagano, Japan
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Nagano Daiichi Hotel
1-16-2 Minamichitose, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Yama
2273 Gondo-cho, Nagano, Japan
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Hotel Jikyokan
1259 Minamiishidocho, Minaminagano, Nagano, Japan
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.