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Private Guided Half Day Tour Visit in Nagano
Azumino
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Join us on a journey unlike any other with our exclusive private tour of Azumino (Matsumoto), led by an experienced local guide deeply knowledgeable in the area's culture and history.
We will delve into Azumino's rich religious heritage. From ancient shrines to sacred temples, each site holds secrets waiting to be discovered.
This tour will also allow you to enjoy the picturesque view of Azumino with lush forests to mountainscapes.
We will take you to the different locations by car, allowing you to visit places that would take a long time to reach on foot, and customize the tour to meet your areas of interest.
The tour is accompanied by an interpreter.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Wasabi Ice Cream
Transportation with private vehicle
Travel Insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
Hotaka Station
We will meet right outside Hotaka station.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Join us on a journey unlike any other with our exclusive private tour of Azumino (Matsumoto), led by an experienced local guide deeply knowledgeable in the area's culture and history.
We will delve into Azumino's rich religious heritage. From ancient shrines to sacred temples, each site holds secrets waiting to be discovered.
This tour will also allow you to enjoy the picturesque view of Azumino with lush forests to mountainscapes.
We will take you to the different locations by car, allowing you to visit places that would take a long time to reach on foot, and customize the tour to meet your areas of interest.
The tour is accompanied by an interpreter.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Wasabi Ice Cream
Transportation with private vehicle
Travel Insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
Hotaka Station
We will meet right outside Hotaka station.
Return
Itinerary
1
Manganji Temple
Manganji is a temple located in Azumino Japan, quite difficult to reach on foot but we will get there by car. We will take a walk in the beautiful Japanese gardan and I will tell you the history and the legends of this temple.
30 minutes
2
Hotaka Shrine
It has been said that the god Hotakami no Mikoto came down from heaven to the peak of Mt. Hotaka, in the beginning days of the world.
The Azumi-clan, had prospered in Northern Kyushu, and later they moved to the Azumi-area in Nagano-prefecture, and there succeeded in cultivating the land.In order to dedicate themselves to the deities, the Azumi-clan built a shrine at Hotaka, the center of the Azumi-area. This is the origin of Hotaka shrine. We will visit this shrine together and I will share the history and legends connected to this shrine.
30 minutes
3
Daio Wasabi Farm
Daio Wasabi Farm, nestled in Azumino, Japan, is the country's largest wasabi farm, inviting tourists to experience Japanese agriculture and culture firsthand. We will explore lush fields where vibrant wasabi plants grow. I will tell you the story of this place and share my knowledge of the plant of wasabi. We will take a break to enjoy the famous Wasabi Ice cream.
1 hour
4
Azumino
After the tour we can recommend a place for dinner (optional) before we take you back to the pickup point
