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

Location Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$114.04
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Overview

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). Between stops, enjoy quiet backstreets, family-run shops, and local stories that bring the neighborhood to life.

We begin with warm oyaki, then stroll the historic streets around Zenkoji before heading to the tasting. Finish at a cozy matcha spot before returning toward Nagano Station.

-Start with freshly made oyaki (Nagano’s famous stuffed dumplings), served warm

-Walk through the Zenkoji area’s historic streets and peaceful back lanes

-Enjoy a local sake tasting with small nibbles and local pairings

-Finish with a matcha dessert (choice of matcha ice cream or dorayaki)

-Visit 2–3 small family-run shops and meet local owners

-Discover lesser-known spots beyond the guidebooks

-Learn simple local tasting etiquette and hear stories of everyday life in Nagano
Nagano's Food & Cultural Walking Tours
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Local-English-speaking guide.
  • Matcha dessert (choice of matcha ice cream or dorayaki)
  • Sake Tasting
  • 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.

Oyaki → Zenkoji → Sake tasting → Backstreets walk → Matcha dessert (matcha ice cream or dorayaki). ● Stop 1 — Oyaki House: Warm oyaki tasting. ● Stop 2 — Zenkoji Area: Walk the main streets and visit Zenkoji Temple. ● Stop 3 — Sake Tasting: Local sake + small nibbles + Nagano miso soup. ● Stop 4 — Backstreets Walk: Quiet lanes, small shrines, hidden local shops. ● Stop 5 — Matcha Tea Stop: Matcha dessert (choice of matcha ice cream or dorayaki). ● Tour Concludes: 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.
  • o8Experience is a locally based tour company offering private and small-group experiences across Nagano and surrounding regions. From food and culture to nature and history, we create meaningful journeys tailored to curious travelers. Visit o8Experience to discover more.
  • 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.
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  • 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
    $114.04
    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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