Private Tour
Nagano All Must-Sees 4hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Nagano is a place of incredible Shinto and Buddhist history and home to one of Japan’s most iconic temple and shrine. While many of Japan’s cities lay claim to an identity of nature-meets-human-invention, that atmosphere can be felt in Nagano better than almost anywhere else in Japan.
In this tour, your knowledgeable licensed local guide will accompany you on your journey features an historic districts and even ancient pilgrimages. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize your four-hours special tour that's best for you.
Note*1 Please pick 1 of the 3areas(Zenko-ji Area, Matsushiro Area,Obuse Area) then you can select 2–3 sites in the same area.(It is not possible to visit more than 2 areas.)
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour dates can be changed up to 2 days before the tour. Any tour date change may result in a change of tour guide or tour unavailability.
This is a walking & public transportation tour only.
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from itinerary list from same area
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Nagano.
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under itinerary list
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Zenko-ji Temple
[Zenko-ji Area] Founded in 642, Zenko-ji is one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan. Less than 20-minutes walk from Nagano Station, follow the city’s historic thoroughfare – the ‘Omotesando’ or ‘Pilgrim’s Way’ all the way to the temple. Arriving at Zenko-ji, visitors discover one of the most welcoming temples in Japan. Housing the oldest known Buddhist statue in Japan, the main temple is a registered National Treasure and the spiritual heart of the region. A morning ceremony takes place every day of the year, with visitors of all faiths and backgrounds welcome, with the temple also hosting several major festivals each year. ＊Admission fee will be required for Hondo-Naijin, San-mon and Kyozo
Zenko-ji Temple Nakamisedori
[Zenko-ji Area]Zenko-ji Nakamise-dori Street is a stone-paved street spreading out from Nio-mon Gate of the Zenko-ji Temple. It is said that around 7,777 stones were used to pave the 450 meters approach leading to the temple's main hall. The street is a bustling shopping area and the shops along the street sell local specialties such as Oyaki, Shinshu Soba noodle, sweet crapes made from Soba and wheat flour, and Miso-flavored ice cream.
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Nagano All Must-Sees 4hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nagano Togakushi Mountain Shrines and Lake Kagami
jamesjL8844EZ,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip to Nagano, specifically the Togakushi area, with Seiko-San was unforgettable. It rained most of our trip, but that didn't stop us from taking in Togakushi-Jinja and Kagami-ike. We were able to learn a great deal about the area as well as the historical significance of both the Shinto and Buddhist practices. Seiko-San, our guide, was very professional and knowledgeable. She also helped us out greatly with our hotel where she met us. We were attempting to check in but found out we had booked the wrong type of room. Seiko-San was able to help us translate the error and we were able to work through it with the hotel without having to rely on Google Translate or our very nascent Japanese language skills. She saved the day for sure! She also helped us arrange travel to and from Togakushi, including navigating the bus schedule we hadn't used yet during our time in Japan. She also made sure we got on the bus safely before seeing us off. We greatly appreciated all of her help and we learned so much local knowledge about the area we wouldn't have gotten on our own. If you're visiting Nagano or the surrounding area, we highly recommend booking through this agency.
Fun trip to see these out of the way beautiful places!
lauracT8475HC,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful trip to see amazing sites. Yoshi did a great job showing and helping us around. Nice break from the city bustle.
Amazing experience...
Laura C,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience getting to see sites outside of the city. Beautiful scenery and Yoshi was an excellent guide!
The tour was good but we...
Marlene T,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour was good but we wasted some time because the guide got lost. She was a very nice lady but we were disappointed that she was not familiar with the area.
Emi was a great guide who...
Robert C,
Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Emi was a great guide who took time in explaining the many facets of the Zenko-ji Temple. On our walk to the temple, she pointed out the various cultural sites, food to sample and Japanese history. This was an excellent tour and I recommend Emi as a guide.
나가노! 내가 가노!
yonap2014,
Aug 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Small city, but it has everything. Historic site, beautiful mountains, cozy ryokan, delicious meals!! 작은 동네 같은데 관광하기 딱 좋은 사이즈의 곳이네요. 조금만 교외로 가면 기가막힌 자연환경에 도심에 있는 절, 그 앞에 있는 작은 진짜 료칸! 맘에 듭니다.
Beautiful afternoon with a private tour of Nagano!
James M,
Jun 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a beautiful afternoon spending 4 hours with Emi (Amy) seeing Senko-Ji temple, an open-air market, the art museum, and observatory overlooking all of Nagano. Amy is a wonderful, energetic and knowledgeable guide who speaks English very well. We enjoyed our time very much and highly recommend this tour!
Amazing
Curious59572942418,
Jan 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice and beautiful scenery of the snow monkey park. The food there was amazing too. We also enjoyed the hot spring very much.
Highly recommend our tour guide MNori San !
imagrade001,
Nov 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Nori can speak & write in English very well. He sent us information a month ago and kept updating us the weather and other info weekly before our trip. On the days before trip, he told us there was snow and asked us to be prepared. The floor is slippery (as snow just started to melt) and I kept falling when I walked. Nori gave me a hand and guided me to walk slowly. He brought us hiking sticks & gloves. Togakushi is a nice place for those who love nature. Kagamiike Pond is amazing. I would love to visit Nagano and have another hiking trip with Nori when I come to Nagano again.
Personalized and Personable
paulsG6478EN,
Aug 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00MNori San gave us an unforgettable customized tour. His attention to detail, excellent communication and flexibility made the trip memorable and enjoyable. We couldn’t have done it without him. His friendliness and thoughtfulness exceeded our expectations for a tour guide. We would recommend this trip to anyone.
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