Private Winter Togakushi Tour with Snow Play

Nagano, Japan
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the enchanting Togakushi region during a private winter tour that blends outdoor fun with cultural exploration. Begin your day at the Togakushi Ski Resort, where you can enjoy family-friendly snow activities or take on the slopes for skiing or snowboarding (optional; guest's own expense). Later, venture into the serene cedar-lined trails, visiting the sacred Togakushi Chusha Shrine. This tour allows for pickup at any hotel in Nagano, making it ideal for families and adventure seekers alike. Get ready for a day filled with snow, tradition, and breathtaking views of the Japanese Alps.

- Enjoy snow activities or skiing (optional; guest's own expense) at Togakushi Ski Resort
- Visit the famous cedar tree pilgrimage trail and Togakushi Chusha Shrine
- Private vehicle transport with flexible pick-up/drop-off from major locations in Nagano
- Guided tour in English or Chinese, tailored to your group’s interests

Options

English Speaking Guide

Meetup Point: Your guide will meet you at the lobby of your accommodation
Pickup included

Chinese Speaking Guide

Meetup Point: Your guide will meet you at the lobby of your accommodation
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private Tour guide
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance to the Family Snow Fun area at the Togakushi Ski Resort
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Togakushi Ski Resort Lift Pass (optional at own payment upon arrival at the resort)
  • Ski or Snowboard Equipment (optional at own payment upon arrival at the resort)
  • Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ tickets
  • Accommodation

What to expect

  1. 4h
    Enjoy simple snow fun activities (included) or beginner-friendly skiing (at own expense) at Togakushi Ski Resort, a quiet and scenic resort ideal for families and experienced skiers.
  2. Togakushi Shrine Chusha
    45m
    Once departed from the ski resort, you can begin your cultural exploration at Togakushi Chusha, one of five major shrines in the Togakushi complex. Your guide will share the ancient Shinto legends, including the local myth surrounding the local gods of Togakushi and legend of the “hidden door” that gives Togakushi its name. You will also have some free time in this area to take pictures and potentially purchase local charms from the shrine monks.
  3. 1h 30m
    After concluding at the Chusha, the tour will head deeper into the forest, and will drop you off on the iconic pilgrimage trail lined by massive cedar trees — around a 20-minute walk to reach them, and in the non-winter months leads all the way up the far back Okusha Shrine. Although we cannot visit this particular shrine during this time of year, the towering cedars with snowy conditions are a famous photo spot that allow for great appreciation for these wonderful Shinto objects.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Our guide will meet you holding a "Snow Monkey Resorts" sign

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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