Japan · WALKING TOURS IN NAGANO
The 7 best walking tours in Nagano you can book today, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Start at the top and work down until one fits your free day.
Walk Matsumoto’s samurai route to its famous castle, then explore Nawate and Nakamachi with an English-speaking local guide.
“Tom is an excellent guide and having lived in Japan for so many years, has a unique perspective which is refreshing and interesting. I would attend any tour guides by him in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!”
Taste oyaki, sake, matcha, and local sweets while exploring Zenkoji’s back streets and 1,400 years of Nagano culture.
“Masu is a fantastic guide. We had a few hours in Nagano after leaving our onsen in Shibu before heading to Kyoto. Masu only does very small tours, up to 8 people, and my husband and I were the only 2 on our tour. Masu knows secret, local pRead more”
Explore Matsumoto Castle, frog-themed Nawate Street, and historic Nakamachi with a local guide on this flexible three-hour walking tour.
“Tom was a great guide for our morning tour of Matsumoto. The castle was an obvious highlight and is arguably worth a visit to Matsumoto on its own. We enjoyed our visit to Matsumoto Castle more than any of the other more popular castles to visit in Kyoto, Osaka, or Nagoya.”
Walk the historic Nakasendo from Tsumago to Magome on an 8-km guided hike with waterfalls, post towns, mountain views, and transport.
“Fantastic hike on the Nakasendo trail from Tsumago to Magome. Kim, our guide was very knowledgeable and happily answered our numerous questions along our way. We lucked upon a beautiful day for the hike too.”
Taste Nagano sake, amazake, miso soup, and local snacks while walking historic streets near Zenkoji Temple with an English-speaking guide.
“The guide was amazing. He was born in Nagano but travels a lot and speaks very good English. He told us many things about Nagano and about sake. A 5/5 experience!”
Taste oyaki, sake, soba tea, and matcha while exploring Zenkoji’s 1,400-year-old temple town in a small English-led group.
“An excellent tour to learn more about Nagano. Has lots of variety and Masa provided the history of each destination. Good food and sake tasting spots for a little break on the tour.”
Review of Nagano’s Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route tour, with mountain transport, Kurobe Dam, Murodo walks, seasonal tips, and value advice.
“Great comfortable travel & good arrangement. Extremely thoughtful & experience guide that makes the trip wonderful & informative. The place was fabulous with snow and interesting & enjoyable mode of transportation..all perfectly timed with sufficient time each transfer point.”
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