Nagano Snowshoe Hiking Tour

Summary

A snowshoe tour in the beautiful beech forest of Myoko Togakushi renzan National Park, one of Japan's deepest snowfall areas. Snowshoeing experience along the over 400-year-old cedar trees lined covered with snow is just incredible. You can observe animal footprints in a quiet forest, go to meet a giant tree that can only be reached during the snowy season, and a guide will make a table with snow and offer a delicious coffee. Also we are going to walk on a frozen lake! With the latest MSR snowshoe and pole rental included. 日本有数の豪雪地帯である妙高戸隠連山国立公園の美しいブナの森の中のスノーシューツアー。雪に覆われた戸隠神社の奥社参道は、雪を纏った樹齢400年の杉並木が圧巻。静かな森の中、動物の足跡を観察したり、積雪期にしか行けない場所にある巨木に会いに行ったり、ガイドが雪でテーブルを作り美味しいコーヒーをおいれします。凍った湖の上を歩く事も! 最新のMSRスノーシューとポールのレンタル付きです。

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Walking along the 400-year-old lined cedar trees and walking on the frozen lake experience are special experiences that can only be found here. Let's explore the winter of Togakushi, where mountain ascetics have been practicing the mountain worship since ancient times. 樹齢400年の杉の並木と凍った湖を歩く体験は、ここ以外ではできない特別な体験です。古くより修験者が厳しい修行をしてきた戸隠の冬をスノーシューを履いて探検しましょう!

What’s included?

  • Snow shoe and pole rental are included.

  • Insurance fee

  • Lunch fee are excluded.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff

We request the participants to check the body temperature before the tour day. We might refuse to participate the tour if the participants have a fever or any other signs that related to the Covid-19 symptom. In those case, the participants can cancel the tour without any cancellation fee.

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

しなのディスカバリー/ SHINANO DISCOVERY

About operator:

Shinano Discovery is located in north Nagano area, one of the most snowy area in Japan.
We offer special tours such as satoyama cycling, hiking, Togakushi pilgrimage walking and snowshoeing tour.
The guide is a national licensed translator as well as a licensed hiking guide.
We will take you to the special places where never on any guidebooks!
Let ’s explore the hidden gem of Japan together!

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