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Nagano UNESCO Park: Emerald Acid Lake & Ghibli Onsen Town

By Omotenashi-travel
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$538 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Hidden emerald lake in UNESCO Shiga Kogen highlands
  • Spot wildlife like macaques, stoats, or Japanese serow
  • Stroll lantern-lit alleys of a Ghibli-inspired onsen town
  • Private car & local guide for smooth, stress-free travel
  • Special moments captured and gifted as photo memories

Activity location

    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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Pick Up From Nagano City Area
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

This tour offers flexible pickup and drop-off options. Whether you're heading to your next hotel or beginning the tour from a different town, you can customise the start and end points to suit your travel plans.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
AU$537.88 x 1 AdultAU$537.88
Total
Price is AU$537.88
Until Sun, 12 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private one-day tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport from Nagano Station or preferred location
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Morning hike to a hidden alpine lake
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Shibu Onsen
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free time to explore Shibu Onsen
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Public bath fee in Shibu Onsen

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets
  • Not suitable for: People with heart problems

What you can expect

❑ A Unique Experience of Nature and Culture
Deep within the forests of Shiga Kogen — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — lies a shimmering emerald lake, a true hidden gem known only to locals. Unlike crowded tourist spots, here you can enjoy the scenery and seasonal wildlife in peace, from playful macaques to elusive stoats or even a Japanese serow. After this tranquil nature walk, step into a nostalgic hot spring town where cobblestone alleys, lantern-lit paths, and wooden inns evoke the charm of a Studio Ghibli film. Each moment is captured with a dedicated camera and gifted back to you as lasting memories.

❑ Why Private?
Because it’s private, your experience can be flexibly customised to your preferences. Our purpose is to provide every guest with a truly personalised journey.
Reaching Shiga Kogen and Shibu Onsen by public transport takes hours and multiple transfers, while local restaurants are often crowded with limited options. With a private car and guide, both travel and dining are smooth and comfortable, allowing you to enjoy at your own pace.

❑ A Personalised Journey
Free from rigid schedules, you’ll explore with an English-speaking guide and private vehicle. After the lakeside walk, choose from local soba lunch, craft beer, souvenir shopping, or even a traditional hot spring bath. Special moments are captured with a dedicated camera and delivered after the tour as keepsakes of your journey.

Location

Activity location

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    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan