Things to do in Nagano

Japan·170 bookable experiences

Nagano sits in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, and there are 170 bookable experiences there — tours, entry tickets, day trips and transfers. These are the ones Viator ranks highest, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card, so you can compare before you commit.

Hostbnb earns a commission when you book through the links on this page. It never changes what you pay, and we only list what Viator can actually sell you today — prices and availability come straight from their catalogue.

Most booked in Nagano

Ordered the way Viator ranks them, which reflects what travellers actually book.

Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e

5.0 (5)7h 23m

Discover Matsumoto on this full-day tour designed to cover the area’s cultural highlights in one rewarding day. Enter the black-walled Matsumoto Castle, a rare original fortress rich in samurai history, and explore at…

from ¥29,800 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

4.9 (1,145)8h

Take in some of the highlights of Nagano with this engaging tour starting with a visit to Zenkoji Temple – one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan - followed by sake tasting and lunch at a nearby…

from ¥21,800 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano

4.8 (4)8h 30m

Experience two of the most stunning locations that Nagano has to offer: the world-famous Snow Monkey Park, with its charming hot spring-bathing macaque monkeys, and Togakushi Shrine, also known as the "Five Shrines",…

from ¥21,800 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle

5.0 (131)9h

Defined by its mountains and natural landscapes, Central Japan is the literal heartland of this beautiful country and a road less travelled by many international visitors. This engaging one-day tour takes you to…

from ¥28,000 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Nagano Snow Monkeys -Half day Private Tour

5.0 (7)4h 30m

Meet Nagano’s famous snow monkeys. With a private car and guide, avoid crowds and enjoy a personalized journey. Special moments are photographed and delivered as memories. ❑ A Unique and Fascinating Experience In the…

from ¥20,300 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Jigokudani Snow Monkey and Togakushi Shrine Private Tour

4.6 (16)8h

A full-day trip to Nagano’s snow monkeys and Togakushi Shrine. With a private car and guide, avoid crowds and enjoy local insights. Photos are captured and delivered after the tour. ❑ A Special Experience Visit…

from ¥30,100 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation

Kanazawa/Nagano: Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall Day Tour

12h

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route offers a remarkable journey through Japan's Northern Japan Alps, showcasing stunning alpine scenery and unique transportation experiences. Traverse the route via cable cars, ropeways,…

from ¥35,000 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation

1-Day Winter Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake

5.0 (42)8h 30m

Take in some of the highlights of Nagano with this engaging tour starting with a morning visit to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and its world-famous hot spring-bathing monkeys, followed by a warming winter lunch and…

from ¥21,800 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Togakushi Shrine Private Tour with English Local Guide

5.0 (10)5h 30m

Walk Togakushi’s cedar avenue to shrines tied to mountain worship and ninja legends. Enjoy handmade soba at local spots, with smooth travel by private car, guide, and photo memories gifted. ❑ A Special Day in Nagano…

from ¥19,500 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee

5.0 (56)9h

Starting from Nagano City or any of the Nagano's 5 main ski resorts (Hakuba, Shiga Kogen, Nozawa Onsen, Myoko Kogen, Madarao Kogen) , we will pick your party up in our private vehicle to take you on your private tour…

from ¥64,600 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Departure from Hakuba Snow Monkey Tour and Zenkoji Temple

9h

Discover the charm of Japan's winter landscape on the Snow Monkey Tour, featuring a visit to the renowned Jigokudani Wild Snow Monkey Park, home to over 200 wild monkeys soaking in natural hot springs. The tour includes…

from ¥19,600 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Nagano: Japanese Lacquerware Craft Tour in the Kiso Valley

2h

This tour takes you beyond simple sightseeing and into the rich world of Kiso lacquerware, one of Nagano’s traditional crafts. Lacquerware is not only beautiful to look at; it is also a craft made for daily life, shaped…

from ¥13,300 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

5.0 (29)7h 30m

Enjoy a premium small-group tour—typically 6–8 guests—blending nature, culture, and great local food in one smooth day. Start at Nagano Station and head to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Walk a quiet forest trail to see…

from ¥24,800 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

5.0 (32)6h 30m

We’ll begin with a visit to the famous Snow Monkey Park, where you can watch wild Japanese macaques enjoying a soak in the hot springs—set in the peaceful mountains of Nagano. After the walk, we’ll head over to the…

from ¥12,000 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

4.9 (35)2h

Come to Nagano for a deeper sake experience — compare around 10 local sakes (seasonal selection may vary), taste 3 kinds of amazake(non alcohol), enjoy warm Nagano miso soup, and visit a historic old sake factory area.…

from ¥9,800 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

VIP Snow Monkeys Park Customized Private One Day Tour

3.7 (3)12h

Snow Monkey Park Witness wild Japanese macaques soaking in natural hot springs, surrounded by snowy forests. A rare, iconic wildlife experience you won’t find anywhere else. Zenkōji Temple Visit one of Japan’s most…

from ¥109,878 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Wasabi Farm Walking Tour & Lunch

4.7 (24)2h

Have ever seen real Wasabi? Discover the Japan’s largest Wasabi Farm! Nagano Prefecture is the largest producer of wasabi in Japan. Home to many small family-tended plots dotted between the rice fields, rural Azumino –…

from ¥10,800 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Nagano Zenkoji Temple Full Guided Tour

1h 30m

This tour offers a deeper way to experience Zenkoji Temple beyond a simple visit to the Main Hall. With a knowledgeable guide, you will explore Zenkoji’s key paid-admission areas, including the Main Hall, the…

from ¥13,650 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

4.9 (101)9h

This adventurous one-day tour combines a visit to the world-famous Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani with morning of fun in the deep powder snow of Shiga Kogen – Japan’s largest ski resort! Including lunch and led by a…

from ¥25,800 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Kamikochi Private Summer Escape: Meet Wildlife in Pristine Nature

4.7 (7)8h

Discover Kamikochi, a pristine alpine valley at 1,500m. Walk quiet trails, spot wildlife, and enjoy pure air. Travel smoothly with a private guide, with photos gifted after. ❑ A Special Day in Kamikochi Kamikochi offers…

from ¥26,400 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Nagano Sake & Oyaki Buns Tasting Tour

5.0 (2)2h

Discover Nagano’s favorite comfort food and the warming world of Sake! Learn all the different steps involved in producing Sake with the help of your guide. You will walk you through each step of the sake-making process…

from ¥8,500 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

1-Day Tour from Matsumoto: Walk the Nakasendo Trail

4.8 (51)8h 55m

Prepare to experience Old Japan on foot with this exciting hike through traditional post towns, ancient forests, and dramatic mountain passes. Starting in Tsumago-juku post town, your guide will explain a bit about what…

from ¥29,400 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji

4.9 (61)3h

Come to Nagano for a flavorful food-and-culture walk built around four highlights in the perfect order: freshly made oyaki, the Zenkoji area, a local sake tasting, and a matcha dessert (matcha ice cream or dorayaki).…

from ¥13,800 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation

Explore Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park with a Local Guide

4.8 (33)3h 15m

Jigokudani Yaen-koen is home to hundreds of “snow monkeys”, known as such because they spend their days soaking in the mountainous hot springs. In 1970 they appeared on the cover of Life magazine in the U.S. due to this…

from ¥17,000 / personView details

Planning the rest of the trip?

The areas Nagano breaks into, the sights ranked by how many tours are sold for them, and what is within a few hours.

The Nagano area guide, for travellers

Prices and availability last checked 2026-09-13. Both are confirmed on Viator before you pay.