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1-Day Togakushi Tour: Soba making, Ninjas, and Hidden Shrines

Location Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$151.55
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Escape to the Mountains: Ninja, Soba & Sacred Cedars offers an immersive journey into the mist-shrouded forests of Togakushi, where Japan’s creation myths and ninja secrets come to life. This full-day adventure from Nagano blends hands-on tradition with ancient spirituality.

  • 🍜 Master the Soba Blade: Create your own delicious soba noodles under the guidance of a master artisan, and enjoy your handmade lunch inside the museum's restaurant.
  • 🗡️ The Path of the Ninja: Visit the historic 12th-century Togakure school, navigate the Ninja Trick House filled with trapdoors and secret passages, and test your aim with shuriken throwing.
  • 🌲 The Giant Cedar Avenue: Walk the ancient Togakushi Kodo pilgrimage trail, passing through the iconic red Zuishimon Gate and among majestic 400-year-old cedars leading to the hidden Okusha Shrine.
  • 🕒 Duration: Experience a full 8 hours and 15 minutes of adventure packed with engaging activities and cultural insights.
  • 👨‍🏫 English-speaking guide: Benefit from the expertise of a knowledgeable guide throughout the tour to enhance your experience at all attractions.
  • 🚍 Transportation included: All transportation fees from Nagano to Togakushi and between activities are covered, ensuring a hassle-free journey.
  • 🥢 Dietary needs accommodated: If you have any dietary requirements, please inform us at the time of booking for a tailored experience.
  • 🧒 Family-friendly: Infants and small children can easily join the tour in prams or strollers, making it suitable for families.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Moderate fitness level: The tour includes a significant amount of walking, designed to be manageable with breaks along well-maintained paths.

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1-Day Togakushi Tour: Soba making, Ninjas, and Hidden Shrines
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours 15 minutes

  • including your own handmade noodles
  • English-speaking guide
  • Kanjiki traditional snowshoe rental (Winter Season)
  • Transportation fee from Nagano to Togakushi and between activities/attractions
  • Entry ticket to the Togakushi Ninja Museum (Green Season)
  • Guided tour at all listed attractions
  • Additional food, snacks & drinks
  • Accommodation
  • Shinkansen/Bullet Train ticket

Meeting point
The meetup point is inside Nagano Station. Your guide will wait for you infront of the large Information Board and video montiors, directly across from the Shinkansen/Bullet Train ticket gates. They will be wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag. The meetup time is 09:15.
Return details
The meetup point is inside Nagano Station. Your guide will wait for you infront of the large Information Board and video montiors, directly across from the Shinkansen/Bullet Train ticket gates. They will be wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag. The meetup time is 09:15.

  • Tonkururin
    Start your soba making journey from scratch with the help of your guide and the museum's expert soba artisans. Enjoy the fruits of your labor with a handmade soba lunch inside of the museum's restaurant seating area!
  • Togakushi Shrine Chusha
    Depart for the Togakushi Ninja Museum, with a short stop at the Togakushi Chusha Shrine along the way.
  • Togakushi Folk Museum Togakushi Ninja Museum
    (Green Season ONLY) Once arrived at the ninja museum, your guide will accompany you to the ninja trick house to enjoy engaging and authentic puzzle-solving to escape the manor. Time permitting, you will have time to enjoy other aspects of the ninja museum during free time.
  • Togakushi Shrine Okusha
    Immerse yourself in the spiritual heart of Togakushi, where Shinto creation myths and towering nature converge. Your experience at this sacred site adapts to the season: Green Season (Mid-April to Mid-Nov): Walk the ancient "Togakushi Kodo" pilgrimage trail. Pass through the striking red Zuishinmon Gate and hike a breathtaking avenue of 400-year-old giant cedars, culminating in a stone-step ascent to the secluded Okusha Shrine. Winter Season (Mid-Nov to Mid-April): When heavy snows make the upper shrine inaccessible, the adventure transforms. Strap on traditional wakanjiki (ninja snowshoes) to confidently bypass winter barriers. Float over deep mountain powder to reach the Zuishinmon Gate and enjoy an exclusive, crowd-free snowshoe trek directly into the hushed, snow-laden cathedral of giant cedars. (Note: During the winter season, the trek focuses on the spectacular cedar avenue, as the Okusha Shrine building itself is closed due to deep snow).

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour has a minimum of 2 guests to operate
  • Physical Requirements: This tour involves approximately 4 km (2.5 miles) of walking along forest trails. In the Green Season, this includes a section of ascending stone steps. In the Winter Season, you will be trekking through deep snow.
  • This tour spends a considerable period of time outside. Weather conditions in Togakushi are often notably cooler than Nagano City, even in summer. Please also ensure you wear suitable clothing for the season and bring a waterproof jacket and/or umbrella as weather conditions can change quickly.
  • This tour includes a 'soba' (buckwheat) noodle lunch in Togakushi village. If you have any dietary requirements please let us know at time of booking.
  • Infants (0-5) are free of charge. An infant lunch is not included and the order will be made directly to the restaurant according to your needs.
  • All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments.
  • Footwear & Clothing: Please wear sturdy, comfortable walking shoes. For winter tours (Mid-Nov to Mid-April), waterproof snow boots and warm, waterproof clothing are strongly recommended for the snowshoeing segment. We also recommend checking the daily forecast and bringing an umbrella or raincoat if needed.
  • Due to the amount of walking, this tour is not suitable for guests who are mobility impaired
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    1-Day Togakushi Tour: Soba making, Ninjas, and Hidden Shrines

    Location Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
    $151.55
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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