Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji
Come to Nagano for a flavorful food-and-culture walk built around four highlights in the perfect order: freshly made oyaki, the Zenkoji area, a local sake tasting, and a matcha dessert (matcha ice cream or dorayaki). Between stops, enjoy quiet backstreets, family-run shops, and local stories that br
📍Meeting point: The guide will meet you infront of Starbucks at Nagano station.
Come to Nagano for a flavorful food-and-culture walk built around four highlights in the perfect order: freshly made oyaki, the Zenkoji area, a local sake tasting, and a matcha dessert (matcha ice cream or dorayaki). Between stops, enjoy quiet backstreets, family-run shops, and local stories that bring the neighborhood to life. We begin with warm oyaki, then stroll the historic streets around Zenkoji before heading to the tasting. Finish at a cozy matcha spot before returning toward Nagano Station. -Start with freshly made oyaki (Nagano’s famous stuffed dumplings), served warm -Walk through the Zenkoji area’s historic streets and peaceful back lanes -Enjoy a local sake tasting with small nibbles and local pairings -Finish with a matcha dessert (choice of matcha ice cream or dorayaki) -Visit 2–3 small family-run shops and meet local owners -Discover lesser-known spots beyond the guidebooks -Learn simple local tasting etiquette and hear stories of everyday life in Nagano
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What’s Included
- ✓2 Oyaki(Japanese Stuffed Dumplings)
- ✓Sake Tasting
- ✓Matcha dessert (choice of matcha ice cream or dorayaki)
- ✓Local-English-speaking guide.
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
- ✗Meal for infant
- ✗Transportation fee to meeting point
- ✗There are no mandatory in-destination costs.
Additional Info
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 👶Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 🦴Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 🤰Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- ❤️Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •Walking shoes are recommended
- •Minimum alcahol drinking age is 20 years. So we offer another drink for under 20.
- •In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
- •o8Experience is a locally based tour company offering private and small-group experiences across Nagano and surrounding regions. From food and culture to nature and history, we create meaningful journeys tailored to curious travelers. Visit o8Experience to discover more.
- •Not suitable for person who needs gluten free food.
- •This tour generally requires 2 or more guests to operate. For solo travelers, feel free to contact us before booking to confirm availability.
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