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Nagano All Must-Sees 4hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide

Recommended by 93% of travelers
Nagano, Japan
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
    • 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.
    • 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

    Pickup details

    This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. 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. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7.

    Itinerary

    1

    Zenko-ji Temple

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Zenko-ji Temple Nakamisedori

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Nishimon Yoshinoya

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum Higashiyama Kaii Gallery

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    5

    Joyama Park

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Matsushiro Castle

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    7

    Zozan Shrine

    4 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    8

    Sanada Treasure Museum

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    9

    Sanada House

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    10

    Matsushiro Zozan Chikago

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    11

    Former Yokota Residence

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    12

    Matsushiro Literary and Military School

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    13

    Jozan Yamadera Historic Residence

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    14

    Hokusai-kan

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    15

    Matsubaya Honten

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    16

    Joko-ji Temple

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    17

    Ganshoin Temple

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    18

    Obuse Museum Nakajima Chinami Hall

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    19

    Kurino Komichi

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    20

    Kozan Takai Memorial Museum

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Stroller accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 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.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 14 reviews
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    Recommend this tour without any hesitation!

    Cengiz_S, Mar 2026
    We’re really enjoyed this tour! Emi, our guide, was a fantastic host and incredibly informative and attentive. She contacted us in advance for the tour and tailored an itinerary based on interests. The tour itself was absolutely delightful - we spent most of it exploring Zenkoji Temple and its surrounding area which were beautiful and fascinating at the same time. Recommend this tour without any hesitation!

    Amazing experience...

    Laura_C, Oct 2025
    Amazing experience getting to see sites outside of the city. Beautiful scenery and Yoshi was an excellent guide!

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    This is YOSHI. Thank you for great review! I hope you really enjoyed it!

    The tour was good but we...

    Marlene_T, Sep 2025
    The 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.

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Thank you very much for your review. Our guides are only allowed to tour in areas that they lived or currently live in. If your guide was not familiar with the area, may we ask that you email us directly on our website about the details? This will help us to determine if the guide may continue to tour in the area. We thank you for your cooperation in advance. Japan Guide Agency

    Emi was a great guide who...

    Robert_C, Apr 2025
    Emi 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.

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review. The time I spent with both of you gave me a precious opportunity to rediscover and reflect on the cultural heritage of my hometown. I truly appreciate your deep interest in Nagano. Emi

    Beautiful afternoon with a private tour of Nagano!

    James_M, Jun 2024
    We 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!

    Response from Host, Jun 2024

    It was a great pleasure to be your guide in Nagano. You were very kind and gentle guests and I felt very comfortable showing you around my hometown. We were blessed with beautiful weather and I am sure you had a wonderful time in Nagano. I hope you continue to enjoy your trip with your family and I look forward to seeing you again! Emi

    Enjoyable and fun

    Jay_F, Jun 2023
    It was a fantastic tour. His English was great. His knowledge and excitement for showing us the Temple was beautiful. He was extremely helpful helping us with train station and getting other transportation. Arigato

    Response from Host, Jun 2023

    We appreciate your kind feedback and our guides do too! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with your guide. We look forward to your next visit to Japan.

    Had a Blast

    Edwina_C, Jun 2023
    Had a great time with my tour guide Amy. I changed the whole schedule last minute to visit the snow monkeys and we took off and had a blast with all the new borns. Edwina R from Washington DC. May 2023

    Response from Host, Jun 2023

    I am very glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour in Nagano. Being your guide was honorable to me. I felt like having time with a celestial lady, "ten-nyo （天女）.” Thank you very much. Emi (Amy)
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