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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Day Tour from Nagano
Tours • From Nagano

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Day Tour from Nagano

English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (76) • 2K+ booked
€ 70.95
20 off
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Nagano Jigokudani Monkey Park, Togakushi Shrine, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Culture Experience Day Tour (Departing from Nagano)
Spring deal
Tours • From Nagano

Nagano Jigokudani Monkey Park, Togakushi Shrine, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Culture Experience Day Tour (Departing from Nagano)

English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (87) • 1K+ booked
€ 81.49
30 off
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Northern Alps Scenic View - Kamikochi Day Trip: Kappa Bridge, Taisho Pond, Azusa River Light Hike (Round trip from Nagoya)
Tours • From Nagoya

Northern Alps Scenic View - Kamikochi Day Trip: Kappa Bridge, Taisho Pond, Azusa River Light Hike (Round trip from Nagoya)

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★ 4.5 (91) • 2K+ booked
€ 38.85
30 off
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Nagano/Matsumoto Departure: Kamikochi Secret Area & Japanese Alps Adventure & Lake Suwa & Suwa Grand Shrine One-Day Tour
€ 108.65
30 off
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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Full-Day Discovery
Tours • From Nagano

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Full-Day Discovery

English guided
Free cancellation
★ 5.0 (4) • 300+ booked
€ 121.95
Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle One Day Tour from Nagano/Matsumoto
Tours • From Nagano

Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle One Day Tour from Nagano/Matsumoto

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English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 4.9 (28) • 300+ booked
€ 155.20
Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano day tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Nagano

Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano day tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.9 (262) • 3K+ booked
From € 120.85
Winter Nagano Day Trip | Zenko-ji Temple & Iiyama Snow Hut & Nozawa Onsen Village (Departing from Nagano)
Tours • From Nagano

Winter Nagano Day Trip | Zenko-ji Temple & Iiyama Snow Hut & Nozawa Onsen Village (Departing from Nagano)

English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.6 (14) • 200+ booked
€ 116.40
50 off
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Nagano Snow Wall Alpine Route Guided Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Nagano

Nagano Snow Wall Alpine Route Guided Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (160) • 2K+ booked
€ 207.89
【Nagano/Matsumoto Departure】Narai-juku, National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, Miso Factory Tour, Lake Suwa - One-Day Tour
Tours • From Nagano

【Nagano/Matsumoto Departure】Narai-juku, National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, Miso Factory Tour, Lake Suwa - One-Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
★ 5.0 (4) • 100+ booked
€ 108.09
Nagano Winter Private Tour with a local guide (from November to May)
Tours • From Myoko, Matsumoto, Shimotakai, Nagano, Kitaadumi

Nagano Winter Private Tour with a local guide (from November to May)

Private tour
English guided
Private group
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0 (27) • 500+ booked
€ 117.79
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR Whole Japan Rail Pass

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★ 4.8 (29,144) • 700K+ booked
€ 274.39
JR Hokuriku Arch Pass
Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR Hokuriku Arch Pass

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★ 4.7 (2,120) • 60K+ booked
€ 194.00
Freebies
Kusakaru Kotsu Karuizawa-Kusatsu Onsen Route Bus One-way Ticket
Buses • From Nagano

Kusakaru Kotsu Karuizawa-Kusatsu Onsen Route Bus One-way Ticket

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★ 4.0 (3) • 50+ booked
€ 12.45
Japan Buses Ticket
Buses • Tokyo

Japan Buses Ticket

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★ 5.0 (2) • 700+ booked
From € 22.19
Tokyo to Nagano Highway Bus
Buses • Nagano

Tokyo to Nagano Highway Bus

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From € 13.50
Tokyo to Nagano - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
€ 77.60
Nagano to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Nagano

Nagano to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

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€ 43.29

Hotels in Nagano

Hotel Courtland
Hotels • Nagano

Hotel Courtland

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★ 4.5 (394)
From € 34.63
20 off
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Hotels • Nagano

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi

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★ 4.3 (625)
From € 56.30
Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel
Hotels • Nagano

Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel

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★ 4.7 (1,019)
From € 58.79
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Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi
Hotels • Nagano

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi

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★ 4.4 (1,008)
From € 55.93
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TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Hotels • Nagano

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae

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★ 4.0 (420)
From € 32.21
Dormy Inn Nagano
Hotels • Nagano

Dormy Inn Nagano

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★ 4.9 (776)
From € 99.45
€ 138.11
20 off
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Hotels • Nagano

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

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★ 4.7 (1,023)
From € 94.98
20 off
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Hotels • Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

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★ 4.9 (1,011)
From € 60.65
20 off
Hotel Select Inn Nagano
Hotels • Nagano

Hotel Select Inn Nagano

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★ 3.2 (245)
From € 30.13
20 off
Toyoko Inn Nagano Station Zenkoji
Hotels • Nagano

Toyoko Inn Nagano Station Zenkoji

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★ 4.0 (735)
From € 61.73
20 off
Smile Hotel Nagano
Hotels • Nagano

Smile Hotel Nagano

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★ 4.0 (104)
From € 52.79
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Hotels • Nagano

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

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★ 4.0 (767)
From € 56.57
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Reviews of Nagano activities

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2026-05-31 04:45:49
Fantastic 5.0
What to bring: Drinks and snacks, waterproof shoes, waterproof jacket, umbrella, hat, phone cross-body strap, backpack, wet wipes. We went on a small tour with our Alpan guide, just 11 of us. It started at 8:00 AM and ended at 1:30 PM. First, don't go to the snow wall; go to the pond first and walk as far as you can. You can see everything at the snow wall in about 25 minutes round trip. You can see the pond with melted ice, the hot springs in the distance, and if you're lucky, even the mascot bird. The bird poses well, so you can comfortably take photos. Although it was a very quick tour, I'm satisfied. I'm thinking of going again personally during the upcoming winter season. Alpan guides are the best! If you get an Alpan guide, your trip will be much easier.
Charles **********
2026-03-13 13:07:58
Fantastic 5.0
The trip was super nice. It still pushed through even though we're only 5 in the group. The pacing just feels right for both the snow monkey and the shrines. Helen, our tour guide, was also very accommodating and friendly.
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2026-03-15 02:06:06
Fantastic 5.0
We loved this tour! It was fun but also easy and stress free having Dillon as our guide, and transportation via bus to all sites. Dillon had an incredible wealth of knowledge about all things Snow Monkeys, Sake, and Zenkoji Temple. We enjoyed this experience and is a highlight of our trip! Be mindful the walk to see the monkeys is long but worth it, and if you do the dark passage at the temple, it takes up a bit of your free time that you may otherwise prefer to use for exploring shops and food options.
KRISTINE ***************
2026-06-08 07:34:25
Fantastic 5.0
the most beautiful place I have been to in Japan. the beginner/first time visitor trek allotted 1.5hrs is more than enough time to take photos/videos along the ways and reach the Bridge where restaurants are. you can have lunch here. try the apple pie and apple ice cream.
Cha ****
2026-04-10 08:25:36
Fantastic 5.0
We really enjoyed this tour and the cherry blossom in Takato was breathtaking. Our guide, Carp Feng, was excellent and patient and made the trip even more memorable. We highly recommend this tour to everybody during the cherry blossom season.
Klook User
2026-04-25 07:31:41
Fantastic 5.0
We had a great time on this tour and are so glad we booked it! If we could give extra stars, we would. Carp was such a great tour guide — so engaging, friendly, and informative. We appreciated how kind and considerate she was with pointing out where the stamps were when she saw we were collecting them + making sure we were on time but also giving us a lot of grace and space to take in everything. There were clear instructions and communication on how to meet, what the schedule was going to be, and they even provided us food at the end of our long day. Moreover, the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route was BEAUTIFUL. We were in awe of everything and truly believe we had such a great time thanks to Carp. She even helped us get into another tour with her last minute for a few days later to Hitachi Seaside Park! The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route tour was definitely one of the highlights of our Japan trip. Thank you Carp!
Soh ********
2026-05-03 01:29:52
Fantastic 5.0
Meeting point at Nagano Station very convenient. Our guide very friendly and responsible. At each stop, they ensure every participants are present. Beautiful scenery. We transferred onto different transportation to reach the Alpine. Highly recommended.

Nagano at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Nagano?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+300%
+200%
+100%
Typical
-100%
+192%
Jan
Busiest +263%
Feb
+89%
Mar
-24%
Apr
-72%
May
-82%
Jun
-83%
Jul
-91% Quietest
Aug
-87%
Sep
-79%
Oct
-46%
Nov
+23%
Dec

Demand peaks in February, when bookings from travellers from Australia jump roughly 263% vs a typical month, while August is much quieter (about 91% below). Book early for February; August offers easier availability and fewer crowds. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Nagano cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

$65
$60
$55
$50
$45
Avg $58 Priciest $63 Cheapest $48
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically cheapest in June at around USD 48, roughly 24% below the priciest month in August; that June low overlaps the quiet season shown in the demand chart, so you may find both lower prices and lower crowds. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

2 daysLast-minute
10 daysTypical
23 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 10 days ahead, giving decent flexibility for short-notice plans; during peak month February consider booking earlier. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Nagano

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 180.40JPY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Cherry blossoms and mild weather enhance city exploration.

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Nagano

Overview of Nagano and what travellers book

Nagano draws most bookings for tours and outdoor & sports activities, and demand swings strongly through the year. Winter months are busiest while late summer sees very light booking levels, so the city alternates between packed peak periods and quiet troughs.

When to visit and how prices move

Klook booking data show demand peaks in February and bottoms out in August, with January and March also noticeably busier than the long quieter run from spring into autumn. Prices on Klook drift down through the spring into early summer and hit their lowest typical level in June, while the priciest month on record is August. Travellers seeking lower prices and smaller crowds should favour May–June, whereas those chasing peak-season winter atmosphere will prefer February. Note that demand and price diverge here: the busiest winter months don’t coincide with the highest typical prices, which are higher in late summer.

Tips for travellers from Australia

Most travellers from Australia typically book around ten days ahead, with last-minute bookings still possible a couple of days out and earlier planners booking around three weeks ahead. If you’re flexible, many activities can be arranged shortly before travel, but for popular winter dates consider locking in tours sooner; use Klook to compare options and secure plans that suit your schedule.

FAQs about Nagano

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