Name: Togakushi Nature Beauty, Shintoism, And Ninja Experience
Brand: Backpacker Deals
SKU: 45f8b706-20c5-11ec-b778-42010a8003c8
Price: 16449.00 JPY
Availability: InStock

This tour gives you the chance to learn about the history and culture of Nagano with a fun twist. What could be better than embarking on a beautiful hike, then trying to escape a ninja house complete with hidden doors and tunnels? We think that sounds pretty cool.&nbsp;

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			11 days before
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			None
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			10 - 8 days before
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			20% of the price *
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			7 - 2 days before
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			30% of the price *
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			1 day before
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			40% of the price *
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			Day of the tour
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			50% of the price
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			100% of the price
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Yes, but the dipping soup that comes with soba is usually made with fish stock. Without the dipping soup it can be quite bland. Most vegetarians and vegans often accept fish stock being widely used in Japan. However, if you still would not want to eat this, it is possible to eat soba with salt or soy sauce.

The start and finish of the tour are arranged according to the bullet train (called Hokuriku Shinkansen) timetable. See below for specific timetables on the bullet train departure and arrival times to/from Nagano Station.

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Departing Tokyo Station &ndash; Arriving Nagano Station: 
Tokyo:&nbsp;06:52 &ndash; Nagano: 08:40 &ndash; Asama 
Tokyo: 07:20 &ndash; Nagano: 08:43 &ndash; Kagayaki (reserved seats only)

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Departing Nagano Station &ndash;&nbsp;Arriving Tokyo&nbsp;Station: 
Nagano: 19:03 &ndash; Tokyo: 20:23 &ndash; Kagayaki (reserved seats only) 
Nagano: 19:08 &ndash; Tokyo: 20:52 &ndash; Asama 
Nagano: 19:38 &ndash; Tokyo: 21:16 &ndash; Hakutaka

It is certainly possible to take this tour when staying in the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.snowmonkeyresorts.com/smr/yudanakaonsen/" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">Yudanaka&nbsp;</a>or&nbsp;<a href="http://www.snowmonkeyresorts.com/smr/shibuonsen/" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">Shibu</a>&nbsp;area!&nbsp; 
You can meet with your guide at Yudanaka Station at 7:00 am then head together to Nagano Station by train.&nbsp; 
Please let us know at the time of booking if you want to take this option.

Hike through&nbsp;stunning forest, visit natural pools and delve into the world of stealth and disguise at the Ninja House!&nbsp; 
 
Your trip starts at 9:00 am at&nbsp;Nagano station. From there, you&#39;ll take a bus to&nbsp;Togakushi where you&#39;ll begin your forest hike. Wander through towering trees and discover wildflowers and ponds as you go. You&#39;ll also have the chance to explore Kagami-ike lake and see&nbsp;stunning views of Mount Togakushi and the Japanese Alps.&nbsp; 
 
After hiking for 2 hours it&#39;s time to replenish your energy with a delicious soba (buckwheat noodle) lunch! This is one of Nagano&#39;s traditional dishes, and Togakushi soba is especially famous because of the distinct taste it gets from&nbsp;the region&rsquo;s clean water. Enjoy your noodles with a side of&nbsp;tempura shrimp and seasonal vegetables.&nbsp;

After eating, take the bus to the entrance of Togakushi Okusha Shrine where you&#39;ll set out on a hike on the pilgrimage path that&#39;s lined with beautiful&nbsp;cryptomeria (Japanese cedar) trees. &nbsp;

Once you&#39;ve explored the sacred shrine and grounds, it&#39;s time to channel your inner warrior at the&nbsp;Ninja Folklore Museum. Not only will you learn about the history and techniques&nbsp;used by&nbsp;the Togakushi ninja, but you&#39;ll also be able to try out your ninja tricks as you escape the house through hidden doors and tunnels!

This tour is a full day trip starting at 9:00 am and finishing at 6:20 pm.&nbsp;

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	<li>Hike through the&nbsp;forest&nbsp;with scenic lakes and mountain views</li>
	<li>Try the local delicacy - soba noodles&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Explore&nbsp;Togakushi Shrine</li>
	<li>Visit the Ninja House and Ninja Folklore Museum</li>
	<li>Explore&nbsp;Kagami-ike&nbsp;Lake and catch views of Mount Togakush&nbsp;</li>
	<li>English speaking guide&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Transportation fees between Nagano Station and each attraction&nbsp;included</li>
	<li>Entrance fees to Ninja House included&nbsp;</li>
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	<li>Please wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes as a lot of walking is involved (approximately 4 hours of hiking).</li>
	<li>Confirmation email of your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours after booking.</li>
	<li>We might not be able to provide the tour in case of extreme weather conditions (e.g. typhoon). In that case, we will cancel the tour and give you a full refund. We will let you know via email in advance of the tour date.</li>
	<li>Infants (0-5) is free of charge. Lunch is not included and the order will be made directly to the restaurant according to your needs.</li>
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Enjoy gorgeous forest views and mountain surrounds, visit Togakushi Shrine and have a go at escaping a Togakushi ninja house.

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I am vegetarian/vegan, can I eat soba?

What time of the bullet train should I ride to arrive in Nagano on time?

I am staying in Yudanaka/Shibu and want to end up at Nagano Station. Can I join the tour?

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