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Born in Nagano and rooted in local life, o8Experience creates tours that share the food, places and people we love. Our guides are Nagano natives and locals who are passionate about sharing the place they call home. Discover our city through its flavors, stories and everyday encounters on this three-hour walk.
Taste two warm oyaki dumplings, explore the streets around Zenkoji Temple, and enjoy local sake with small nibbles and Nagano miso soup. Follow your guide into quiet backstreets and family-run shops, with opportunities to meet the people behind the flavors. Finish with your choice of matcha ice cream or dorayaki.
Ask questions, hear local perspectives and enjoy easy conversation along the way. Our guides help bridge the language gap, so you can connect with the city beyond its sights.
Includes two oyaki, sake tasting and a dessert. Non-alcoholic alternatives are available. Zenkoji interior admission and optional paid experiences are not included.
Example Menu
Dessert
Matcha dessert (choice of matcha ice cream or dorayaki)
Main
2 Oyaki (Japanese Stuffed Dumplings)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will meet you infront of Starbucks at Nagano station.
What to expect
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.
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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