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Photo gallery for Nagano: Togakushi Shrines & Top Highlights Private Tour

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By Omotenashi-travel
Free cancellation available
Price is €331 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Local route & private car for a smart, seamless journey to Togakushi.
    • Customise: Choose from Snow Monkeys, Shibu Onsen, Obuse, or Zenkoji.
    • Flexible itineraries tailored to your preferences for a personal trip.
    • Photo gift: We capture your whole family in the mystical forest.
    • Flexible pickup: Turn travel time into extra sightseeing.

Activity location

    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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Pair with Togakushi: Shibu Onsen

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Step into a nostalgic town reminiscent of “Spirited Away.” Stroll historic cobblestone streets, collect bathhouse stamps on a souvenir cloth towel, unwind at a soothing footbath, and finish with a visit to a renowned local craft brewery.

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€161.43 x 2 Adults€322.86
Total
Price is €322.86
Until Wed, 21 Oct

Pair with Togakushi: Obuse Town

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

A refined town of art and flavour. Visit traditional Miso and Sake breweries, explore Hokusai’s art, and indulge in premium chestnut sweets in a beautifully preserved setting.

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€165.00 x 2 Adults€330.00
Total
Price is €330.00
Until Wed, 21 Oct

Pair with Togakushi: Zenkoji Temple

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Visit the 1,400-year-old National Treasure. Beyond the massive temple, lose yourself in hidden alleys to find renovated warehouse cafes, modern Matcha shops, and artisan boutiques.

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€165.00 x 2 Adults€330.00
Total
Price is €330.00
Until Wed, 21 Oct

[Most Loved] Pair with Togakushi: Snow Monkeys

  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English

Combine the forest with the famous macaques. We’ll take you to the park to see the monkeys relaxing in their natural habitat—a perfect blend of Nagano’s best highlights.

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€180.16 x 2 Adults€360.32
Total
Price is €360.32
Until Wed, 21 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private chartered vehicle with return transfer from Nagano Station or your hotel in Nagano City
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Parking fees, road tolls, and fuel surcharge
  • Exclusions
    Personal purchases (Lunch / food & drink expenses)
  • Exclusions
    Service charge for guide (Optional)

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

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    Custom itineraries and special requests can be accommodated—please let us know your preferences upon booking!

    ❑ A Genuine Route Designed by Locals

    Step into mystical Togakushi, a revered highland sanctuary often missed by travellers relying on rigid bus schedules. Designed by local insiders, this seamless private journey connects ancient shrine traditions, giant cedars, and scenic gems. Enjoy deep alpine serenity in complete comfort, tailored to your travel style and the seasons.

    The Heart of Togakushi:

    Walk the iconic forest approach to Okusha Shrine beneath towering 400-year-old cryptomeria cedars and pass through the thatched Zuishinmon Gate. Breathe in the crisp alpine air as you take in the silence, history, and mythology of one of Japan’s most spiritual sites.

    ❑ Tailored Lunch & Afternoon Journey

    After Togakushi, your guide will take you to a local restaurant tailored to your tastes and dietary preferences, away from tourist crowds, before heading to your chosen afternoon destination.

    Tailor Your Journey (Curated Options):

    Choose the option that fits your travel style and season:

    • Togakushi & Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park (Best in Winter / Great through Summer):

    Combine Togakushi’s cedars with Yamanouchi’s scenic valley to encounter wild snow monkeys up close as they relax and bathe in natural hot springs.

    • Togakushi & Zenko-ji Temple (All Year):

    Pair Togakushi with Zenko-ji, one of Japan’s most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Stroll the bustling Nakamise-dori street to sample snacks and visit historic sake breweries.

    • Togakushi & Historic Obuse (All Year / Best in Autumn):

    Pair sacred forests with historic Obuse. Stroll chestnut-lined streets, browse craft shops, sample local miso and sake, and visit the Hokusai Museum.

    • Togakushi & Shibu Onsen (All Year / Best: Autumn – Winter):

    Stroll the nostalgic streets of Shibu Onsen. Collect commemorative stamps on a cloth towel, relax at footbaths, and visit local craft beer and sake breweries.

    ❑ Capturing Memories for the Whole Family

    Don't leave anyone behind the camera. While we aren’t professionals, we will document your genuine smiles in the forest with our camera as a gift. Enjoy the moment—we'll handle the photos.

    ❑ Seamless Door-to-Door Travel

    Enjoy stress-free pickup and drop-off in Nagano City and neighbouring areas (Suzaka, Chikuma, Obuse). Travelling between destinations? Leave your luggage safely inside the vehicle and turn transit into sightseeing.

Location

Activity location

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    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan