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We compared all 17 experiences in Nagano so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.9 17 experiences from JP¥ 13,800 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Nagano Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Temple & Sake Tasting
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Nagano Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Temple & Sake TastingJoin an English-speaking guide from Nagano Station to visit Zenkoji Temple, taste sake at a local brewery.★ 4.90 (1,154)8h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 21,800per person
Matsumoto Castle & Kamikochi: Alpine Walk & Castle Tour
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Matsumoto Castle & Kamikochi: Alpine Walk & Castle TourStart at Matsumoto Castle, then ride into the North Alps to Kamikochi at 1,500 meters, where your guide leads a 1.5-hour riverside walk along the Azusa.★ 4.95 (142)9h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 28,000per person
Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route: 1-Day Snow Walls Tour from Nagano
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Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route: 1-Day Snow Walls Tour from NaganoStep into spring’s wild side with a day trip to the Tateyama-Kurobe Snow Walls, traveling mountain transports from Nagano with an English-speaking guide. Includes return tickets.★ 4.73 (105)10h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 33,000per person

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Jigokudani Snow Monkeys & Shiga Kogen Snow Day Trip
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Jigokudani Snow Monkeys & Shiga Kogen Snow Day Trip★ 4.90 (101)9hfromJP¥ 25,800per person
Nagano Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Temple & Sake
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Nagano Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Temple & Sake★ 4.96 (76)8hfromJP¥ 51,100per person
Jigokudani Monkey Park tour: Baby macaques & forest walk
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Jigokudani Monkey Park tour: Baby macaques & forest walk★ 4.83 (75)4h 30mfromJP¥ 13,900per person
Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji
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Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji★ 4.89 (62)3hfromJP¥ 13,800per person
Izakaya Food Tour in Nagano: Local Bars & Hidden Spots
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Izakaya Food Tour in Nagano: Local Bars & Hidden Spots★ 4.98 (62)3hfromJP¥ 16,900per person
Nakasendo Trail walk from Matsumoto: 8km hike through post towns
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Nakasendo Trail walk from Matsumoto: 8km hike through post towns★ 4.85 (53)8h 55mfromJP¥ 29,400per person
Matsumoto Castle & Narai-juku Day Tour: Hands-on History
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Matsumoto Castle & Narai-juku Day Tour: Hands-on History★ 4.98 (51)10hfromJP¥ 30,520per person

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Nagano Togakushi: Snowshoe hike with guide & coffee stop
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Nagano Togakushi: Snowshoe hike with guide & coffee stopWalk ancient cedar trails & a frozen lake in Nagano’s Togakushi with a local guide. Includes snowshoe rental, coffee break, and insurance. Book now.★ 5.00 (18)5h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 15,000per person
Jigokudani Monkey Park tour from Nagano: See snow monkeys bathe
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Jigokudani Monkey Park tour from Nagano: See snow monkeys batheWatch snow monkeys soak in hot springs at Jigokudani Monkey Park near Nagano. Your local guide and round-trip bus from Yudanaka station get you there, plus enjoy a foot spa.★ 4.76 (33)3h 15m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 17,000per person
Nagano: Jigokudani Snow Monkeys & Togakushi Shrine Private Tour
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Travelers' pick
Nagano: Jigokudani Snow Monkeys & Togakushi Shrine Private TourPrivate full-day tour to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine from Nagano. Includes English-speaking guide, private car, park entry, and photos.★ 4.63 (16)8h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 30,100per person

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Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle Day Tour: Alpine Walk & Castle
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Travelers' pick
Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle Day Tour: Alpine Walk & CastleGuided day tour from Matsumoto to Kamikochi alpine park with scenic walk and Matsumoto Castle entry. Skip the bus queues with direct van access to the trailhead.★ 5.00 (5)7h 30m–9h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 32,500per person
Nagano Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
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Nagano Private Walking Tour with a Local GuidePrivate walking tour of Nagano with a local guide covering food, neighborhoods, history, and hidden gems tailored to your interests and travel style.★ 4.75 (4)2h–6h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 17,769per person
Nagano Snow Monkey & Snowshoe Hiking Tour
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Nagano Snow Monkey & Snowshoe Hiking TourWatch wild monkeys soak in a hot spring at Snow Monkey Park, then snowshoe through Togakushi Shrine's beech forest to reach areas inaccessible the rest.★ 5.00 (3)9h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 80,000per group
Bike Rentals Nagano: Snow Monkey Park at Your Own Pace
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Bike Rentals Nagano: Snow Monkey Park at Your Own PaceRent a Trek bike in Nagano and cycle to Snow Monkey Park on your own schedule, with safety tips from local staff and luggage storage included.★ 5.00 (1)5h–8h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 4,000per person

Nagano at a glance ✓ 2026-10-16

  • Most booked: Nagano Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Temple & Sake Tasting, JP¥ 21,800 (8h, 4.90★ · 1,154).
  • Top rated: Matsumoto Castle & Kamikochi: Alpine Walk & Castle Tour, JP¥ 28,000 (9h, 4.95★ · 142).
  • Best value: Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route: 1-Day Snow Walls Tour from Nagano, JP¥ 33,000 (10h, 4.73★ · 105).

Of the 17 experiences: 15 with free cancellation, 12 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup and 8 last-minute.

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