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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
- Italian
Join us on a journey unlike any other with our exclusive private tour of Azumino (Matsumoto), led by an experienced local guide deeply knowledgeable in the area's culture and history.
We will delve into Azumino's rich religious heritage. From ancient shrines to sacred temples, each site holds secrets waiting to be discovered.
This tour will also allow you to enjoy the picturesque view of Azumino with lush forests to mountainscapes.
We will take you to the different locations by car, allowing you to visit places that would take a long time to reach on foot, and customize the tour to meet your areas of interest.
The tour is accompanied by an interpreter.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet right outside Hotaka station.
Itinerary
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1
Manganji is a temple located in Azumino Japan, quite difficult to reach on foot but we will get there by car. We will take a walk in the beautiful Japanese gardan and I will tell you the history and the legends of this temple.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
It has been said that the god Hotakami no Mikoto came down from heaven to the peak of Mt. Hotaka, in the beginning days of the world. The Azumi-clan, had prospered in Northern Kyushu, and later they moved to the Azumi-area in Nagano-prefecture, and there succeeded in cultivating the land.In order to dedicate themselves to the deities, the Azumi-clan built a shrine at Hotaka, the center of the Azumi-area. This is the origin of Hotaka shrine. We will visit this shrine together and I will share the history and legends connected to this shrine.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Daio Wasabi Farm, nestled in Azumino, Japan, is the country's largest wasabi farm, inviting tourists to experience Japanese agriculture and culture firsthand. We will explore lush fields where vibrant wasabi plants grow. I will tell you the story of this place and share my knowledge of the plant of wasabi. We will take a break to enjoy the famous Wasabi Ice cream.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
After the tour we can recommend a place for dinner (optional) before we take you back to the pickup point
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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