Nagano Private Car Tour with Togakushi Soba Making Experience

Discover the cultural and culinary highlights of Nagano on this private full-day tour by car. Visit the sacred Togakushi Shrine area in the mountains north of Nagano, where you can walk along the famous cedar tree avenue leading to Okusha Shrine. The peaceful forest path lined with towering cedar trees is one of the most impressive natural landscapes in the region. This tour also includes hands-on local food experiences. Try making Togakushi soba, one of Nagano’s most famous regional dishes, and learn how to prepare oyaki, a traditional dumpling filled with vegetables and local ingredients. To complete the day, visit Zenkoji Temple, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Japan with over 1,400 years of history. Traveling by private car allows you to explore comfortably while enjoying Nagano’s beautiful mountain scenery. This tour offers a balanced experience of spirituality, nature, and local food culture.