Nagano, Japan · Available Year-Round

Your Own
Nagano
Adventure

A local companion for fully custom private tours — Zenko-ji, Hakuba, Togakushi, and the Snow Monkeys. Your destinations, your pace.

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あなただけの長野の旅

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About This Service

Your personal
Nagano
companion.

Based in Nagano and working in the travel industry, I know this region inside out. And I'll be honest with you — Nagano's biggest weakness is getting around. For international visitors, navigating from the station to the best spots is exhausting, confusing, and eats up precious time. That's exactly why I started this tour. Get yourself to Nagano Station, and I'll take care of the rest — making sure you reach the best spots efficiently and stress-free. Guiding visitors through the places I love most isn't just a passion — it's what I do. This is a fully custom, private tour service — just you (or your group) and me. You pick the destinations, we build the itinerary entirely around you. A high-performance AI translator device keeps our communication smooth, whatever language you speak. I've put smiles on the faces of many guests. Trust me, and come to Nagano.

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Private Tours

Solo operator · Nagano based · AI translator device

Just you & me Fully custom Your pace AI translator device No hidden fees
How It Works

Simple as Four Steps

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Send an Enquiry

Fill in the contact form with your preferred date, group size (up to 4), and the destinations that interest you. I'll reply within 24 hours.

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Plan Together

We chat over email or messaging to build your ideal day — which spots, what order, how long at each, lunch preferences, any extras.

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Meet & Explore

We meet at a convenient point and explore together at your pace — no rush, no fixed group schedule to worry about.

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End Your Way

Drop-off at your hotel or Nagano Station. No upsells, no pressure — just a great day in one of Japan's most beautiful regions.

Featured Destinations

Just a Few
Highlights

These are just a few highlights — your itinerary is entirely up to you. Click View Photos on any card to browse images.

Temple · City Centre · Easy walking

Zenko-ji Temple

One of Japan's most important Buddhist temples, welcoming pilgrims for 1,400 years. The atmospheric Omotesando approach, underground passage, and optional morning ceremony make for an unforgettable few hours.

善光寺
Alpine Village · ~1 hr from Nagano

Hakuba Valley

A dramatic valley backed by the Northern Alps. World-class skiing in winter, stunning hiking and gondola rides in summer and autumn. The mountain scenery on the drive alone is worth it.

白馬
Ancient Shrine · Cedar Forest · ~45 min

Togakushi Shrine

A mystical Shinto shrine complex hidden deep in ancient cedar forest. Walk the iconic 2 km cedar-lined avenue to the inner shrine. Birthplace of Ninjutsu and home to Japan's most famous soba noodles.

戸隠
Wildlife · Hot Spring · Yudanaka · ~1 hr

Snow Monkey Park

Watch wild Japanese macaques bathe in natural hot spring pools at Jigokudani. The 1.6 km mountain walk to reach them is half the magic. Best in winter snow, beautiful in every season.

地獄谷
Stunning Rice Terraces · Night View · ~30 min

Obasute Terraced Rice Fields

One of Japan's most celebrated night views — over 2,000 terraced rice paddies cascade down a mountainside, reflecting the city lights of Nagano below and the moon above. Spectacular at dusk, magical in spring.

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Local Supermarket · Nagano's Favourite · Add-on

Tsuruya Supermarket

Nagano's beloved local supermarket chain. Shelves packed with regional miso, sake, apple products, pickles, Shinshu buckwheat, and snacks you won't find anywhere else in Japan.

TSURUYA
Add-ons & Extras

Make It
Completely
Yours

The itinerary is a blank canvas. Everything below is available on request — just let me know when you enquire.

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Lunch Stop

I know the good spots — soba shops in Togakushi, mountain restaurants in Hakuba. Tell me your food preferences and budget, I'll suggest the right place.

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Tsuruya Supermarket

Browse a proper Japanese supermarket — local snacks, regional sake, miso, fresh produce, Nagano apples. Always a guest favourite. Easily added to any route.

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Café & Rest Breaks

No rigid schedule. Linger over coffee, sit by a mountain stream, take in the view. Your pace, always.

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Professional Photo Service

Throughout the day, I shoot your group with a high-performance camera — candid moments, scenic portraits, the landscapes around you. At the end of the day, the full set of image files is yours to keep, transferred via AirDrop, WeTransfer, or USB. No need to hand your phone to a stranger or miss the moment trying to take a selfie. Just enjoy the day — I'll capture it for you. Please let me know in advance if you'd like this included.

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Souvenir Shopping

Nagano is famous for miso, sake, wasabi, soba, and crafts. I'll point you to shops worth visiting and explain what you're looking at.

Sample Day — Zenko-ji + Togakushi + Supermarket Stop

08:30

Meeting point in central Nagano

09:00

Zenko-ji Temple — morning atmosphere before crowds. Underground passage, main hall, Omotesando.

10:30

Drive to Togakushi (~40 min). Beautiful mountain scenery along the way.

11:15

Togakushi Shrine — cedar avenue walk, upper and middle shrines.

13:00

Lunch — local soba restaurant. Togakushi soba is famous across Japan.

14:30

Back toward Nagano. Tsuruya supermarket stop — local snacks, drinks, souvenirs.

16:00

Drop-off at hotel or Nagano Station.

* One example only. Every itinerary is built fresh per booking. Timing varies by group and chosen destinations.
Service fee for this example course: ¥55,000 (up to 4 guests · entry fees and meals not included)

Please note: Entry fees, souvenir costs, and meal expenses are not included in the tour fee unless otherwise agreed in advance.

Good to Know

Before You Book

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Solo Operator

This is a one-person service — just me. Personal, flexible, unhurried. Ideal for individuals, couples, families, and small groups of up to 4 people.

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Local Expertise

Based in Nagano and working in the travel industry, I know this region inside out. I started this tour to solve one of Nagano's biggest challenges for visitors — getting around. Get to Nagano Station, and I'll take care of the rest. Entry fees and meals are not included unless agreed in advance.

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Pricing

The rate varies depending on your itinerary. The same price whether you travel alone or as a group of up to 4. Feel free to get in touch for a quote.

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Getting Around

No need to worry about public transport or navigation. We meet at Nagano Station or a central location and explore the region together. Child seat available on request.

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Language & Communication

I use a high-performance AI translator device, which supports smooth two-way communication in a wide range of languages. You don't need to speak Japanese or English. Please note I myself am not a multilingual guide — the device assists our conversation throughout.

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Weather & Cancellation

Mountain weather can be unpredictable. Free rescheduling for weather issues. Cancellation policy always fair and explained at booking.

Get in Touch

Let's Plan
Your Day

No payment to enquire. Tell me your dates, destinations, and group size (up to 4). I'll reply within 24 hours with availability and a quote.

✉️naganowithme@gmail.com
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Getting to Nagano

Easy to Reach,
Hard to Leave

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By Shinkansen from Tokyo

Hokuriku Shinkansen (Kagayaki, Hakutaka or Asama) from Tokyo Station. Runs every 30 minutes. Journey time approx. 90 minutes.

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Nearest Airports

Tokyo Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND), then Shinkansen to Nagano. I can help plan the connection if needed.

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Meeting Point

We meet at Nagano Station East Exit or a central location — whichever works best for you.

Hokuriku Shinkansen Kagayaki 長野

Nagano City · 36.6485° N, 138.1947° E
Nagano Prefecture, Japan

⛩ Zenko-ji 🏔 Hakuba 🌲 Togakushi 🐒 Yudanaka 🌙 Obasute 🛒 Tsuruya