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Érika2025-10-20Verified
Lugar maravilhoso!!! Vale a pena visitar Kamikochi e Castelo de Matsumoto Excelente guia, carro novo e limpo. O guia foi pontual e deu várias informações sobre o passeio e tradição japonesa. Recomendo muito esse passeio .![]()
Shawna2025-10-10Verified
Interesting overview tour of Nagano Fun and interesting tour of Nagano. In addition to going to the temple, we went to a shrine, had a few food tastings and saw some traditional shops and homes. We also walked by the are where they helps the Olympic medal ceremonies. The guide was informative and funny. The temple is beautiful and we really enjoyed trying oyaki, the dumpling famous for the area.![]()
Jackie O2025-10-07Verified
Fun and food in Nagano! We had a great time on our Izakaya food tour! We started out with Yakitori, so good! Then we went to visit a local ramen shop handmade by a lady who bicycles to her shop everyday at 6 am to make those noodles. The broth and veggies were amazing! She was so kind to us. We got to see one of Japan’s oldest movie theaters on the way to our next pub stop. The gyoza there was really good! And finally we ended our tour at a local pub run by a gentleman who collects Americana type antiques. Such a walk down memory lane! We would never had experienced such a rich and diverse culture within Nagano without Masa! We are very grateful for the experience - one of the highlights of our trip!![]()
Jackie O2025-10-07Verified
We loved visiting Nagano!! We spent the day with Masa from o8 Experience and had a wonderful time! This is truly what we wanted to experience - from a local person’s perspective. Everything is so walkable and close to our hotel, too. We learned about family traditions when visiting the temple to daily life with a special visit to a shrine. It helped us understand the Japanese people’s thoughts on family, life, and prosperity. Walking around the grounds of the Zenkoji temple was amazing! It’s a treasure here in Nagano. We also stopped by a local shop for Oyaki dumplings. Delicious and interesting to see them make a traditional farmer’s meal. We also had the best matcha ice cream for a treat after lunch. Nagano has such a chill vibe and is completely different from other busier cities. It’s definitely worth the visit.![]()
Pierpa902025-09-29Verified
Amazing sake experience The guide was amazing. He was born in Nagano but travels a lot and speaks very good English. He told us many things about Nagano and about sake. A 5/5 experience!![]()
Grebleem2025-09-18Verified
Unforgettable Day at Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi with a Great Guide We booked the Kamikochi and Matsumoto Castle tour and had an excellent experience. Our guide, Masa, was very friendly and spoke English fluently, which made everything easy and enjoyable. As it turned out, we were the only participants that day, so we were fortunate to enjoy a private tour.Matsumoto Castle was beautiful, and the time spent there felt just right. Afterward, we drove about 1 hour and 20 minutes to Kamikochi, where Masa accompanied us on an 8-kilometer walk through stunning scenery. The combination of history and nature made this tour truly memorable, and we can highly recommend it.![]()
Mary R2025-09-01Verified
Special day in Obuse & Togakushi We booked a private family tour of the Nagano area. o8Experience tailored the itinerary in advance based on our diverse interests and were very responsive. We focused on Obuse and Togakushi areas and combined museums with hiking, visiting ancient shrines and sampling the delicious local foods. Thanks to the efficient logistics we were able to see and explore a lot without rushing. Both Masa and Kay were very knowledgeable, patient and entertaining with our kids. It was a very special day! We highly recommend O8Experience for anyone visiting the beautiful Nagano area.![]()
Alenka Z2025-07-28Verified
Excellent experience Tree day flexible tour with guide Masa was an amazing experience. From Mirror Pound, Cedar lined Path, Matsumoto Castle, Snow Monkey Parc, Hokusai Museum, Zenkoji Temle ... all spots were an excellent experience! We fully recommend!![]()
Jacinta S2025-07-19Verified
Oyaki and matcha ice cream… the best of Nagano summer Thanks Masa and Riku for making our families summer tour of Nagano so easy, interesting, delicious, and fun. We really appreciate your enthusiasm, hospitality and excellent photos!![]()
Tsvi Reiter2025-07-04Verified
Wonderful and customized The tour was 100% tailored and adjusted to our needs and preferences. It offered tons of local advice on specialties and attractions in Nagano. There was a decidedly non touristic vibe to the entire tour.My personal favorites were the visit to the oyaki bakery and the sake brewery.The guides - Takuma (the guide) and Katsuki and Soyoka (guides in training) were knowledgeable, friendly, fun, and all spoke excellent English.The tour was well organized and one of the best I've ever attended.
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Pierpaolo Gianotti2025-09-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The guide was amazing. He was born in Nagano but travels a lot and speaks very good English. He told us many things about Nagano and about sake. A 5/5 experience!![]()
Bastiaan Meelberg2025-09-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We booked the Kamikochi and Matsumoto Castle tour and had an excellent experience. Our guide, Masa, was very friendly and spoke English fluently, which made everything easy and enjoyable. As it turned out, we were the only participants that day, so we were fortunate to enjoy a private tour. Matsumoto Castle was beautiful, and the time spent there felt just right. Afterward, we drove about 1 hour and 20 minutes to Kamikochi, where Masa accompanied us on an 8-kilometer walk through stunning scenery. The combination of history and nature made this tour truly memorable, and we can highly recommend it.![]()
Mary Rice2025-09-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We booked a private family tour of the Nagano area. o8Experience tailored the itinerary in advance based on our diverse interests and were very responsive. We focused on Obuse and Togakushi areas and combined museums with hiking, visiting ancient shrines and sampling the delicious local foods. Thanks to the efficient logistics we were able to see and explore a lot without rushing. Both Masa and Kay were very knowledgeable, patient and entertaining with our kids. It was a very special day! We highly recommend O8Experience for anyone visiting the beautiful Nagano area.![]()
Alenka Zupan2025-07-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Excellent experience with guide Masa🤩 Very flexible, polite, with good knowledge, food choice, informations... fully recommended 🤩![]()
Tsvi Reiter2025-07-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano The tour was 100% tailored and adjusted to our needs and preferences. It offered tons of local advice on specialties and attractions in Nagano. There was a decidedly non touristic vibe to the entire tour. My personal favorites were the visit to the oyaki bakery and the sake brewery. The guides - Takuma (the guide) and Katsuki and Soyoka (guides in training) were knowledgeable, friendly, fun, and all spoke excellent English. The tour was well organized and one of the best I've ever attended.![]()
Julia Krämer2025-05-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had an amazing afternoon. The tour was really great, relaxed not stressed and very informative. The sake tasting also was a great experience. I really recommend going on this tour!![]()
Baptiste Romé2025-05-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Nous avons vécu une expérience merveilleuse avec Masashi — les trois heures ont passé très vite. Nous avons appris, goûté et découvert tellement de choses. C'était comme passer du temps avec une amie. Masashi a une connaissance approfondie de son pays, ce qui nous a vraiment aidés à mieux comprendre le Japon et sa culture. Je vous recommande vivement de venir à Nagano et de partager cette expérience avec Masashi — vous passerez un moment agréable et inoubliable !![]()
Hasnaen Razvi2025-05-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had an amazing experience with Snow Monkey Tours in Nagano! We were lucky to have a private tour, which made the whole day so relaxed and enjoyable. Our guide was fantastic—super friendly and helpful. He took great photos for us, so we could just enjoy the snow monkeys without worrying about our phones. He also shared local insights and gave us great recommendations along the way. 10+/10 experience—highly recommend!![]()
Edward Mamahit2025-02-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Highly recommend tour with expert local guide My wife and daughter booked The Sake tasting tour in Nagano thru Viator and enjoyed every part of the tour. We met Masa, our guide, at the Nagano station and begin walking toward the Zenkoji temple (which is part of the tour). Masa, who is a native person from Nagano but spent several years living in UK (which is why his English was perfect), explain to us the in and out of the Zenkoji temple which only local knows. We spent about 1 hour at the temple before we headed out to the Sake Brewery (Yoshinoya Brewery). At the brewery, we tasted all kinds of Sake and the ingredients that affect the taste. How the rice is polish, the yeast, etc. We tried at least 10 small cup of sake ranging from the most basic up to the top shelf, even a non-alcoholic Sake which is very interesting (taste exactly like the real thing). During this time, Masa explain to us all the procedure and highlight. All and all we are very happy with the Sake Walking Tour and top it is Masa's easy going and knowledgable insight of the subject. Very highly recommeded and if possible ask for Masa to be the guide![]()
Aoife Kane2025-01-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had an absolutely wonderful afternoon exploring Nagano with Masa! It was really great to see the city through the eyes of a local. Masa provided us with lots of interesting facts throughout the tour about the tenple and the Nagano area. We really enjoyed sampling the local cuisine that Masa organized for us. It was also great to get photos of the tour sent to us afterwards as a lovely keepsake. This was an excellent tour and we would highly recommend it!
Why o8Experience?
We don’t just run tours — we create meaningful journeys. Each experience is designed to be personal, unhurried, and full of quiet connection. No big groups. No checklist-style itineraries. Just real places, real stories, and the space to take it all in. At o8Experience, we believe that travel is about resonance — with the people you meet, the food you taste, and the traditions you step into. This is travel that moves at a human pace — thoughtfully designed for those who want to feel, not just see. - Our Style - ・Thoughtfully Designed Each tour balances story and silence, guidance and freedom. ・Small Groups, Real Connection We keep things intimate so you can truly engage — with the place and with yourself. ・Locally Rooted, Creatively Led We live here and know what’s worth sharing — not just what's popular.
Experience Nagano the Thoughtful Way
We’re a small, thoughtful company in Nagano. Our tours are personal, balanced, and never rushed. Want something unique? Let’s build a custom trip for you.
Craving Nature & Fresh Air?
Take a deep breath and step into the wild beauty of Nagano. From snow-covered trails to alpine riversides, these tours are for those who love to move — and be moved.
Taste Local Life, One Bite at a Time
Join us on immersive food journeys — from bustling izakaya nights to quiet historic streets. Whether in Nagano City or Matsumoto, every bite tells a story of place, people, and tradition.
Slow Down, Feel More
Where the journey becomes the memory. Slow down to taste, connect, and feel. It’s not what you see — it’s how you experience it.
Our Signature Tours
These tours are our favorite ways to share the spirit of Nagano — personal, relaxed, and unforgettable.
Beautiful Nagano
We offer tours of old landmarks & attractions in Nagano. Experience the best parts of this wonderful nature of Nagano.!
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Érika2025-10-20Verified
Lugar maravilhoso!!! Vale a pena visitar Kamikochi e Castelo de Matsumoto Excelente guia, carro novo e limpo. O guia foi pontual e deu várias informações sobre o passeio e tradição japonesa. Recomendo muito esse passeio .![]()
Shawna2025-10-10Verified
Interesting overview tour of Nagano Fun and interesting tour of Nagano. In addition to going to the temple, we went to a shrine, had a few food tastings and saw some traditional shops and homes. We also walked by the are where they helps the Olympic medal ceremonies. The guide was informative and funny. The temple is beautiful and we really enjoyed trying oyaki, the dumpling famous for the area.![]()
Jackie O2025-10-07Verified
Fun and food in Nagano! We had a great time on our Izakaya food tour! We started out with Yakitori, so good! Then we went to visit a local ramen shop handmade by a lady who bicycles to her shop everyday at 6 am to make those noodles. The broth and veggies were amazing! She was so kind to us. We got to see one of Japan’s oldest movie theaters on the way to our next pub stop. The gyoza there was really good! And finally we ended our tour at a local pub run by a gentleman who collects Americana type antiques. Such a walk down memory lane! We would never had experienced such a rich and diverse culture within Nagano without Masa! We are very grateful for the experience - one of the highlights of our trip!![]()
Jackie O2025-10-07Verified
We loved visiting Nagano!! We spent the day with Masa from o8 Experience and had a wonderful time! This is truly what we wanted to experience - from a local person’s perspective. Everything is so walkable and close to our hotel, too. We learned about family traditions when visiting the temple to daily life with a special visit to a shrine. It helped us understand the Japanese people’s thoughts on family, life, and prosperity. Walking around the grounds of the Zenkoji temple was amazing! It’s a treasure here in Nagano. We also stopped by a local shop for Oyaki dumplings. Delicious and interesting to see them make a traditional farmer’s meal. We also had the best matcha ice cream for a treat after lunch. Nagano has such a chill vibe and is completely different from other busier cities. It’s definitely worth the visit.![]()
Pierpa902025-09-29Verified
Amazing sake experience The guide was amazing. He was born in Nagano but travels a lot and speaks very good English. He told us many things about Nagano and about sake. A 5/5 experience!![]()
Grebleem2025-09-18Verified
Unforgettable Day at Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi with a Great Guide We booked the Kamikochi and Matsumoto Castle tour and had an excellent experience. Our guide, Masa, was very friendly and spoke English fluently, which made everything easy and enjoyable. As it turned out, we were the only participants that day, so we were fortunate to enjoy a private tour.Matsumoto Castle was beautiful, and the time spent there felt just right. Afterward, we drove about 1 hour and 20 minutes to Kamikochi, where Masa accompanied us on an 8-kilometer walk through stunning scenery. The combination of history and nature made this tour truly memorable, and we can highly recommend it.![]()
Mary R2025-09-01Verified
Special day in Obuse & Togakushi We booked a private family tour of the Nagano area. o8Experience tailored the itinerary in advance based on our diverse interests and were very responsive. We focused on Obuse and Togakushi areas and combined museums with hiking, visiting ancient shrines and sampling the delicious local foods. Thanks to the efficient logistics we were able to see and explore a lot without rushing. Both Masa and Kay were very knowledgeable, patient and entertaining with our kids. It was a very special day! We highly recommend O8Experience for anyone visiting the beautiful Nagano area.![]()
Alenka Z2025-07-28Verified
Excellent experience Tree day flexible tour with guide Masa was an amazing experience. From Mirror Pound, Cedar lined Path, Matsumoto Castle, Snow Monkey Parc, Hokusai Museum, Zenkoji Temle ... all spots were an excellent experience! We fully recommend!![]()
Jacinta S2025-07-19Verified
Oyaki and matcha ice cream… the best of Nagano summer Thanks Masa and Riku for making our families summer tour of Nagano so easy, interesting, delicious, and fun. We really appreciate your enthusiasm, hospitality and excellent photos!![]()
Tsvi Reiter2025-07-04Verified
Wonderful and customized The tour was 100% tailored and adjusted to our needs and preferences. It offered tons of local advice on specialties and attractions in Nagano. There was a decidedly non touristic vibe to the entire tour.My personal favorites were the visit to the oyaki bakery and the sake brewery.The guides - Takuma (the guide) and Katsuki and Soyoka (guides in training) were knowledgeable, friendly, fun, and all spoke excellent English.The tour was well organized and one of the best I've ever attended.
Why you choose o8Experience ?
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Great food & local experience
Find difficulties to explore a good
restaurant? We take you to the places
where are not on your guide book! -
For your Instagram album
The places we take you is really
photogenic and you also enjoy
the atmosphere of hidden gems -
Easy tour for everyone
Our tour is easy walking tour.
Welcome for every generation,
genders & LGBT.