**PLEASE NOTE - In the case that the cherry blossoms are not in bloom at any of the sites, we will contact you in advance to provide the option of switching onto our 1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake Tour or a full refund. In that case, we will notify you of the change in itinerary a minimum of 2 days in advance. This tour combines a visit to Nagano's Jigokudani Monkey Park with …

NOTE: Once the 08:15 timeslot is fully booked out for the standard Nagano Station pickup option, we will potentially open an additional timeslot to join the tour from Nagano Station at 08:45 so please double check your booking timeslot when joining from Nagano Station, as it may be this later 08:45 start. Head high into Japan's tallest mountain range via the legendary Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route and onto the 'Roof of Japan'. With two pickup points in Nagano City , this engaging tour …

The stunning Japanese Alps stretch from the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Japan with beautiful scenery throughout. In the Northern Alps in Toyama prefecture is the famous Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route. This route stretches across a mountain range and goes over magnificent gorges, charming lakes and seemingly endless highlands. During the winter time this area is transformed into a white paradise, with snows walls that can stretch as high as 20 meters (60 feet). On …

Outside of Japan's big cities, the country is largely composed of beautiful mountains and quaint rural environments. While "The Great Outdoors" is not always the first thing that comes to mind when travelers think of Japan, it definitely should be. With great mountains, lakes, beaches, rivers, and forests easily accessible from almost anywhere in the country, and with a great diversity of climates, few destinations can offer so much with such easy access. Nagano stands …

Lying in the centre of Honshu, Japan’s largest island, Nagano is the country’s fourth largest prefecture. Completely landlocked, Nagano is known for its mountains, natural landscapes, liveability, abundant farmlands, wildlife and of course, many ski resorts. Nagano City is largest city in Nagano Prefecture and the most convenient point from where to explore the many destinations on offer in Central Japan. On this page you will find the following information: As the proud host of …