Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy having Oyaki(Japanese Stuffed Dumplings) in front of a traditional Japanese sunken hearth, and also you have local sweets & Matcha tea as we walk through Zenkoji temple's town area in Nagano.
- Taste 2 Oyaki(Japanese Stuffed Dumplings), Miso soup & Soba Tea in a traditional Japanese sunken hearth.
- Explore Nagano's back street area, where is not on your guide book and you see 1400 years history of national treasure temple
- Taste the best Nagano’s sakes with nibbles like soy source beans and some Japanese pickles. Also you can have Nagano’s miso soup
- Having a Matcha tea in the traditional Japanese style tea place.
- Learn and practice authentic Japanese eating style and discover other parts of Nagano outside of your guidebook.
- Connect with local business owners to learn the history and local culture.
*Please let us know if you have any food restrictions beforehand*
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2 Oyaki(Japanese Stuffed Dumplings)
High quality photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
Sake Tasting
Matcha Tea & Sweets
Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
Meal for infant
Transportation fee to meeting point
Departure Point
Japan, 〒380-8543 Nagano, Minamichitose, 1-chōme−22−6
The guide will meet you infront of Starbucks at Nagano station.
Return Details
Japan, 〒380-8543 Nagano, Minamichitose, 1-chōme−22−6
The guide will meet you infront of Starbucks at Nagano station.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Walking shoes are recommended
Minimum alcahol drinking age is 20 years. So we offer another drink for under 20.
In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
Not suitable for person who needs gluten free food.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
792shaunt
11 Apr 2023
Masa was super friendly and easy to talk in english
As Aussies there were many hidden gems to see.TY
kimz876
10 Apr 2023
5 star in customer service! We missed our train stop at Nagano and therefore our tour but the tour company generously offered to do a private, make-up tour once we finally arrived in Nagano two hours later! We were able to visit a delicious restaurant where we ate a local, unique food; visit a small, historic museum as well as a few temples and Shrine. Although our time was limited, Massa was able to provide us with ample explanation so we could feel we were able to experience the beauty and food of Nagano. The exceptional offer to give us a personal tour alleviated our frustrations as we retraced our train journey. It was not expected on our part, but the company offered us, knowing we made our mistake in earnest and had lost the money on the group tour. Thank you, Massa and company. I would obviously recommend this company and their services.
Inspiration257542
31 Mar 2023
Definitely book this tour! Masa is very congenial and it felt like a walk with an old friend. The walk encompassed both quirky customs and sublime aspects of Japanese culture. Tasted local foods, participated in some of those quirky customs, and gained entree to a couple of sites tourists wouldn’t otherwise see. Highlights for me included visiting private premises the owner formerly used to brew sake (small but so atmospheric it begs to be a movie set) and the opportunity to view some rare and exquisite lacquer ware made by one of Japan’s national living treasures. Great fun, learned so much, and I sense he adapts the tour on the hop as he develops a sense of clients’ individual interests.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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