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Nagano Shiga Kogen UNESCO Blue Lake and Ghibli Onsen Town

Explore Japan’s first UNESCO Biosphere Park with its hidden emerald lake, and a 1,300-year-old Ghibli-inspired hot spring town. With a private car and guide, avoid crowds and receive photo memories. A Unique Experience of Nature and Culture Deep within the forests of Shiga Kogen — a UNESCO Biospher

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What To Expect

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Stop 1

6h

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.

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Stop 2

2h

After Shiga kogen 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.

What’s Included

  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Surcharges on fuel

What to Bring

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

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