Top Nagoya Nature Walks in 2026

Tour highlights -Become one with nature as you enjoy a seasonal agricultural experience -Various farming experiences available, such as rice planting/harvest and digging up potatoes -Gain the wisdom of local farmers working in a remote mountain setting -Cook freshly harvested vegetables at the farm for a taste of the seasons -Spend a day observing the relationships between mankind, nature, and culture Tour details Experience the Toyota Green Life series through a full day of seasonal farm work with local farmers in Inabu. Learn their wisdom as you plant rice in spring, dig potatoes in summer, and harvest sweet potatoes, taro, and rice in fall. Feel the soil, use your body, and appreciate the effort behind growing food. At Donguri Workshop, connect with farmers and explore the link between food, nature, and life while discovering the charm of rural mountain living in central Japan.

Tour highlights -Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch featuring fresh wild boar and venison -Create your own original necklace using deer antler pieces with a local artist -Learn about sustainable living and how local communities make use of natural resources -Spend a day immersed in nature while discovering Toyota City’s mountain culture and traditions -Explore the rich natural environment of the Asuke area with knowledgeable local staff Tour details Experience Toyota Green Life through hands-on activities that showcase the region’s sustainable lifestyle and deep connection to nature. Enjoy a flavorful BBQ lunch featuring wild boar and venison sourced from the surrounding mountains. In the afternoon, craft a unique deer-antler pendant using materials that are typically discarded. Engage all five senses as you learn about local culture, support community businesses, and appreciate the abundant gifts of nature in the mountains of Toyota City.

This tour is part of the Toyota Green Life Experience series. Spend a day receiving life experience and wisdom from local farmers constantly out in nature as you work among the rich natural surroundings of the Inabu area in Toyota City. In spring, you can experience what it’s like to plant rice; in summer, dig up your own potatoes; and in fall, harvest sweet potatoes and taro root as well as rice in this agricultural experience with content changing by season. Wipe the sweat off your brow as you use your body, feeling the soil in your hands and the joy of harvesting nutritious foods rather than simply picking them up at the grocery store. Use nearby Donguri Workshop as your base to mingle with local farmers and learn about the connection between food and life through the agricultural practices of yesteryear. New discoveries and experiences await you in this rare chance to explore rural life in the mountains of central Japan. .e recommended for couples and families with children.

Gifu City is the capital of Gifu Prefecture, which can be reached from Nagoya in 30 minutes. On the other hand, Gifu City is a place where history is still being carved as a stage of unification of Japan since the Warring States Period, as a merchant town, and as a town that protects traditional fishing industry. It is one of the best places in Japan to visit, especially for those who have once visited Japan and are interested in Japanese history, nature lovers, and those who are interested in the townscape and culture typical of Japan. This tour is like a condensed version of the charms of Gifu Castle, the residence of Oda Nobunaga, who briefly united the country, a museum that tells the fascinating story of cormorant fishing, one of Japan's traditional fishing industries, and a walk through old streets where you can feel as if you have stepped back in time to the Warring States period.

Explore the stunning Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and the breathtaking landscapes of Kamikochi on this 2-day adventure from Nagoya. Marvel at the impressive snow walls reaching up to 20 meters as you traverse this iconic route. Enjoy the tranquil beauty of Kamikochi, visiting scenic spots like Taisho Pond and Kappa Bridge. Relax with comfortable coach transportation, scenic cable car rides, and a traditional kaiseki dinner at the Hakuba Sun Valley Hotel, where you’ll spend the night. With professional bilingual guidance and opportunities for incredible photography, this tour is perfect for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts alike. - Marvel at towering snow walls along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route - Explore Kamikochi’s picturesque landscapes and serene ponds - Enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner and a buffet breakfast at Hakuba Sun Valley Hotel - Benefit from professional bilingual guidance and comfortable transport from Nagoya

Shirakawa-go and Takayama are other attractive cities, but if you are going to Gifu, we would like you to know the city of Gujo-Hachiman. Although it is a small town, it has a castle tower built on top of a mountain from which you can see the entire town, clean water that you can drink at the drinking fountain, and is known as the birthplace of silk-screen printing and food samples, a town that is a condensed version of the splendor of Japan. The city is also known as the birthplace of silk-screen printing and food samples, etc. Especially in summer, there are more things to see and do in the city as fishermen fish for sweetfish in the river and the Gujo Odori dance, known as one of the three major Bon Odori dances in Japan, becomes more active. It is also an attractive town for Japanese people and a vibrant town with young immigrants. We will offer experiences along with sightseeing, so please let us know if there are any experiences you are interested in.