Car Tours in Nagano Prefecture
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From JPY 31,900Karuizawa Private Vehicle Service with Restaurant Reservation
Discover Karuizawa (located in Nagano Prefecture) in comfort and style with a private chartered vehicle tour designed just for you. Whether you’re interested in exploring cultural landmarks, browsing vibrant local markets, or venturing off the beaten path, you can create a fully customized itinerary that suits your pace and interests. For added convenience, take advantage of our optional restaurant reservation service (securing a table at a locally recommended dining spot) tailored to your taste.
From JPY 20,300Nagano Snow Monkeys -Half day Private Tour
Meet Nagano’s famous snow monkeys. With a private car and guide, avoid crowds and enjoy a personalized journey. Special moments are photographed and delivered as memories. ❑ A Unique and Fascinating Experience In the mountains of Nagano, wild monkeys soak in hot springs — a rare glimpse into animal life that feels almost human. Each season shows a different charm, from snowy baths in winter to playful scenes in summer. This private tour avoids crowds and creates moments only locals know. With a dedicated camera, every scene is captured and gifted as keepsakes. ❑ Why Private? Because it’s private, the trip adapts to your pace. Public transport takes hours with transfers, and nearby dining is limited. With a private car and English-speaking guide, travel and meals are smooth. ❑ A Personalized Journey Free from rigid schedules, you’ll explore with a local guide and private vehicle. Insider stories, flexible timing, and photo gifts ensure a truly special day.
From JPY 30,100Jigokudani Snow Monkey and Togakushi Shrine Private Tour
A full-day trip to Nagano’s snow monkeys and Togakushi Shrine. With a private car and guide, avoid crowds and enjoy local insights. Photos are captured and delivered after the tour. ❑ A Special Experience Visit Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, where in winter monkeys soak in hot springs and in summer play in forests and rivers. Then continue to Togakushi, a spiritual retreat with cedar-lined paths and centuries-old shrines. You’ll avoid crowds, discover local spots, and have moments photographed as lasting gifts. ❑ Why Private? Public transport requires hours and many transfers, while dining options are limited. With a private car and guide, travel is smooth and flexible. The day adapts to your pace, from exploring shrine trails to enjoying a relaxed lunch. ❑ A Personalized Journey Explore with an English-speaking guide, free from crowds or fixed schedules. Local insights enrich the journey, and each special moment is captured for you to keep.
From JPY 21,000Nagano Zenkoji Temple Full Guided Tour
This tour offers a deeper way to experience Zenkoji Temple beyond a simple visit to the Main Hall. With a knowledgeable guide, you will explore Zenkoji’s key paid-admission areas, including the Main Hall, the atmospheric Okaidan Meguri, the Sanmon Gate, the Kyozo Sutra Repository, and the temple museum. Your guide will connect each site to Zenkoji’s history, pilgrimage culture, worship practices, and long-standing importance in Japanese Buddhism, helping you understand why this temple has welcomed visitors from across Japan for centuries. It is ideal for travelers who want more than a quick photo stop and wish to appreciate Zenkoji as a living place of faith, architecture, and cultural memory.
From JPY 105,0621-Day Private Snow Monkey ZenkoJi Temple & SakeTasting NaganoTour
This Tour get's you best locations trip around in Nagano including historic place and delicious Japanese Food. Our experienced Driver will get you around at your ease. Let's visualize Zenko-ji Temple, Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park & delicious food at famous restaurant in Nagano area. This trip is fully customizable.
From JPY 23,500Nakasendo Magome to Tsumago Day Hike with Licensed Guide
Kiso Valley, best known for the Magome and Tsumago traditional villages, is another beautiful spot in the Japanese Alps. With one of the most famous hiking paths in all Japan, we set foot there on our quest for traditional Japan. Magome and Tsumago are two beautifully preserved traditional villages. This value-packed Nakasendo trail day hike between Magome and Tsumago with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore both of the ancient post towns! It is about 8 kilometres (5 miles) long and has only gentle elevation changes which takes around 2 hours to easy walk at a leisurely pace. This private tour is a hiking day tour. Please wear hiking boots and gear for this tour. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs.
From JPY 17,325Nagano: Local Food and Bar Hopping with Area Choice
This tour is designed for travelers who want an easy local night out in Nagano without having to choose restaurants on their own. You can choose your starting area, either near Nagano Station or around Gondo and Zenkoji. After meeting your guide, you will share your food and drink preferences, and your guide will take you to two local spots such as izakaya-style restaurants, casual bars, or small eateries. The tour includes a food and drink allowance of JPY 1,500 per person at each venue, for a total of JPY 3,000. If your order goes over this amount, please pay the difference directly at the venue. With help from your guide, you can enjoy Nagano’s local nightlife, try regional flavors, and experience the city in a relaxed and friendly way.
From JPY 19,500Togakushi Shrine Private Tour with English Local Guide
Walk Togakushi’s cedar avenue to shrines tied to mountain worship and ninja legends. Enjoy handmade soba at local spots, with smooth travel by private car, guide, and photo memories gifted. ❑ A Special Day in Nagano Discover the spiritual heart of Nagano on this private tour. Follow the cedar avenue to shrines linked to mountain worship and ninja lore. For lunch, skip crowds and enjoy handmade soba at hidden favorites, a tradition of the region. This journey blends nature, spirituality, and culture in one memorable day. ❑ Why Private? Because it’s private, the tour fits your pace and interests. Public transport is slow with transfers, and restaurants often crowded. With a private car and English-speaking guide, travel and dining are smooth and stress-free. ❑ A Personalized Journey Our tours go beyond major sights. We avoid crowds and create local experiences. From walking the cedar path to savoring soba, moments are photographed and gifted afterward as lasting memories.