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A chef preparing food in a traditional kitchen with diners watching. 1
A group of people sitting indoors, eating food, with wooden walls and a traditional Japanese interior. 2
A group of people dining in a traditional Japanese restaurant with a teapot and wooden table. 3
A busy street with people walking, traditional buildings, and a mountain in the background. 4
A group of people around a hot pot cooking station with various food items and a traditional Japanese sign in the background. 5
By o8Experience

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $88 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

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

Activity location

  • Zenkoji Omotesando
    • Daimoncho
    • 381-0841, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Starbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano
    • 6 22
    • 380-8543, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    2 Oyaki(Japanese Stuffed Dumplings)
  • Inclusions
    Sake Tasting
  • Inclusions
    Matcha dessert (choice of matcha ice cream or dorayaki)
  • Inclusions
    Local-English-speaking guide.
  • Exclusions
    Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
  • Exclusions
    Meal for infant
  • Exclusions
    Transportation fee to meeting point
  • Exclusions
    There are no mandatory in-destination costs.

Know before you book

    • 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.

Activity itinerary

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.

Location

Activity location

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    Zenkoji Omotesando
    • Daimoncho
    • 381-0841, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Starbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano
    • 6 22
    • 380-8543, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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