Nagano Snowshoe Hiking Tour
Overview
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5 hours
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Walking along the 400-year-old lined cedar trees and walking on the frozen lake experience are special experiences that can only be found here.
Let's explore the winter of Togakushi, where mountain ascetic have been practicing the mountain worship since ancient times.
The experience of walking along a row of 400-year-old cedar trees and a frozen lake is a special experience that cannot be found anywhere else. Let's explore the winter of Togakushi, where the trainees have practiced rigorously since ancient times, wearing snowshoes!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
A snowshoeing tour in the beautiful beech forest of Myoko Togakushi renzan National Park, one of Japan's deepest snowfall areas. Snowshoeing experience along the over 400-year-old cedar trees lined covered with snow is just incredible. forest, go to meet a giant tree that can only be reached during the snowy season, and a guide will make a table with snow and offer a delicious coffee. Also we are going to walk on a frozen lake! With the latest MSR snowshoe and pole rental included. A snowshoe tour in the beautiful beech forest of the Myoko-Togakure Mountains National Park, one of the most heavy snowfall areas in Japan. The approach to the inner shrine of Togakushi Shrine, which is covered with snow, is a masterpiece of 400-year-old cedar trees covered in snow. Observe animal footprints in the tranquil woods, meet giant trees in places that can only be reached during the snowy season, and guides make tables out of the snow and make delicious coffee. You can even walk on a frozen lake! Includes the latest MSR snowshoes and pole rentals.
What‘s Included
Insurance fee
Snow shoe and pole rental are included.
If you need to rent winter boots, it would be additional 1000JPY(size and number of the boots are limited)
Lunch
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Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unique experience…!
Ellis S,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unique, educational and good exercise. Better than a day trip. You get to interact with the nature and fellow travellers
Refreshing experience!
alexandraanuwanh,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the tour! Highly recommend it to friends and couples. It's an exceptional experience to walk through the forest and hear stories from the guide. It's a great way to escape the bustling cities, especially Tokyo. The scenery is calming and great for the body and mind. Atmospheric, beautiful and refreshing! Warmest regards from Anu & Chris.
Alpine hike in snowshoes
stephenpH4167GH,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a brilliant day out for a lone traveller. It took only minutes to become accustomed to snowshoes, and I could then enjoy the hike in pristine forest. Kouhei is a deeply knowledgeable host, a lover of the mountains and forests, and clearly a committed environmentalist.
Amazing Snowshoe trail with great guide
Edward M,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide Kouhei Nishida is very knowledgable in the area and provide us with things only local knew. We are very happy with the program
Highly recommend!!
Rebecca S,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing day of snow shoeing with Kouhei! He was informative and personable and took us off the busy tourist track so we could enjoy the natural beauty of the forest.
Unique and unforgettable experience
rimzbel,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! Kouhei explained stuff really well and helped us understand our surroundings. Landscapes were out of this world and we were very lucky with beautiful sunny weather. Went by so fast, and we loved it!
A tranquil wonderland worthwhile exploring!
Bang D,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our entire family went snowshoeing with our guide Kouhei. It was a very enjoyable and informative tour. Kohei is a true gentleman and very knowledgeable guide. The experience was relaxed and fun even though there was a bit of walking involved. Lake Kagami was an absolute highlight and we were very fortunate to a have perfect weather. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who would like to explore Togakushi and experience something different to what the typical tourist route reveals.
Amazing day in an incredible setting...
Andrew G,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My family and I have just had the most amazing experience with our guide Kouhei hiking through the snow covered Togakushi National Park. The scenery is so beautiful and Kouhei is the quintessential professional guide. His knowledge of the areas flora and fauna, it's history, it's folklore demonstrates how truly connected he is to this land. For us tourists who spend so much time pounding the pavements of Japan's major cities, this is the Shinrin-yoku reset you need to have. Thank you Kouhei🙏
Snowshoeing through the Japanese Alps
Ricardo F,Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide and tour were excellent. They had all the gear we needed and a very picturesque route to hike through. I would definitely recommend this tour. Unfortunately, due to avalanche threat we couldn’t visit the temple.
Lovely day in Nagano
Edel J,Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun experience to see the forests and mountains of Nagano. Our tour guide Kouhei was a gentleman, so warm and knowledgeable and created a nice atmosphere for the group. Thanks Kouhei, it was lovely to meet you!
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