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

Location Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$179.54
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Overview

Nagano's Food & Cultural Walking Tours offer a delightful blend of local flavors and cultural insights. This immersive 3-hour journey highlights the rich culinary traditions of the area, from oyaki to sake tasting.

  • 🥟 Start with freshly made oyaki, Nagano’s famous stuffed dumplings, served warm and bursting with flavor.
  • 🏛️ Stroll through the historic streets of the Zenkoji area, exploring its tranquil back lanes and iconic landmarks.
  • 🍶 Savor a local sake tasting, paired with small nibbles and traditional local flavors, enhancing your tasting experience.
  • 🍵 Conclude with a delicious matcha dessert, choosing between creamy matcha ice cream or sweet dorayaki.
  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Visit 2–3 charming family-run shops where you can meet local owners and learn about their craft.
  • 📖 Gain insights into local tasting etiquette and hear captivating stories about everyday life in Nagano.
  • 🚉 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby, making it easy to reach the meeting point.
  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 A local English-speaking guide will lead the tour, ensuring you don’t miss any highlights.
  • 🍽️ Extra drinks and food are available for purchase, allowing you to customize your experience further.

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Nagano's Food & Cultural Walking Tours
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Matcha dessert (choice of matcha ice cream or dorayaki)
  • Sake Tasting
  • English-speaking guide from our team of Nagano natives and locals who love the region
  • 2 Oyaki(Japanese Stuffed Dumplings)
  • There are no mandatory in-destination costs.
  • Transportation fee to meeting point
  • Meal for infant
  • Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)

Meeting point
The guide will meet you infront of Starbucks at Nagano station.
Return details
The guide will meet you infront of Starbucks at Nagano station.

Born in Nagano and rooted in local life, o8Experience shares the food, places and people we love. Explore with our locally rooted team and discover the stories and everyday details behind each stop.

1. Oyaki: Enjoy two warm stuffed dumplings and discover why this simple local food is part of life in Nagano.
2. Zenkoji: Explore the temple grounds and historic approach as your guide shares stories and explains local customs. Interior admission and optional paid experiences are not included.
3. Sake tasting: Sample local sake with small nibbles and Nagano miso soup, with time to ask questions and discover your favorites. Non-alcoholic alternatives are available.
4. Backstreets: Wander quiet lanes and browse family-run shops. Your guide helps bridge the language gap, creating opportunities to meet local shopkeepers and learn about everyday life.
5. A sweet finish: Choose matcha ice cream or dorayaki and enjoy a relaxed moment of conversation with your guide. The tour ends near the final stop.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Walking shoes are recommended
  • Minimum alcahol drinking age is 20 years. So we offer another drink for under 20.
  • In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
  • Born in Nagano and rooted in local life, o8Experience creates tours that share the food, places and people we love. We specialize in small-group and private day tours by vehicle across Nagano and Matsumoto, from the Snow Monkeys and Obuse to Matsumoto Castle, Azumino and Kamikochi. Our guides are Nagano natives and locals who are passionate about sharing the place they call home. Our roots in food and walking tours shape every journey, bringing local flavors, stories and personal connections to the famous sights.
  • Not suitable for person who needs gluten free food.
  • This tour generally requires 2 or more guests to operate. For solo travelers, feel free to contact us before booking to confirm availability.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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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    Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji

    Location Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
    $179.54
    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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