Private Guided Half Day Tour Visit in Nagano

Manganji is a temple located in Azumino Japan, quite difficult to reach on foot but we will get there by car. We will take a walk in the beautiful Japanese gardan and I will tell you the history and the legends of this temple.

It has been said that the god Hotakami no Mikoto came down from heaven to the peak of Mt. Hotaka, in the beginning days of the world. The Azumi-clan, had prospered in Northern Kyushu, and later they moved to the Azumi-area in Nagano-prefecture, and there succeeded in cultivating the land.In order to dedicate themselves to the deities, the Azumi-clan built a shrine at Hotaka, the center of the Azumi-area. This is the origin of Hotaka shrine. We will visit this shrine together and I will share the history and legends connected to this shrine.

Daio Wasabi Farm, nestled in Azumino, Japan, is the country's largest wasabi farm, inviting tourists to experience Japanese agriculture and culture firsthand. We will explore lush fields where vibrant wasabi plants grow. I will tell you the story of this place and share my knowledge of the plant of wasabi. We will take a break to enjoy the famous Wasabi Ice cream.

After the tour we can recommend a place for dinner (optional) before we take you back to the pickup point