Guests will journey deep into the hidden region of Nagano known as Akiyamago, a remote mountain valley rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Here, they’ll soak in one of the wildest open-air hot springs in Nagano, where the healing waters bubble up directly from the riverbed — a rare and unforgettable experience.
Important Note:
The outdoor hot spring may be unavailable during bad weather if the river overflows. In that case, we’ll visit a local indoor onsen instead.
The tour also includes a taste of tradition with a hearty bear meat hot pot lunch, called "Kumanabe", a local specialty passed down through generations.
On the way back to Iiyama Station, we’ll stop by a local sake brewery, where guests can enjoy tasting some of Nagano’s finest rice wine.
Akiyamago is usually closed off in winter due to extreme snowfall that even surpasses ski resorts, but we operate guided car tours to this remote area.
We offer convenient hotel pick-up for your comfort and ease. (YUDANAKA ONSEN, SHIBU ONSEN, NOZAWA ONSEN, MYOKO AKAKURA ONSEN, ECHIOYUZAWA) Please send your hotel location via email or message
Meeting point is at Tourist office in Iiyama station.
Entrance fee for wild outdoor bath in Akiyamago Yusenkaku and hot spring in the river.
Lunch at Naebaso(苗場荘) where is one of the oldest house in this area. They provide "KUMANABE", Bear Meat Hot Pot, The local's traditional dish
Local Sake brewery at Akiayamago. the guests enjoy shopping and Sake tasting.
Tour bus starts at Iiyama station where is nearest station from Nozawa onsen, Madarao, Myoko, Hakuba, Shigakogen and Snow monkey park. The guests enjoy the scenery of Akiyamago and road on the cliff during drive. 1.5 hours from/to Iiyama station and Akiyamago. We take a break every hour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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