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Fee: English City Guide, 1 day: 46200, and others
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Guide service (English and Japanese). Mountain hiking, Cycling, City walking. Explanation of application and inquiry.
W-Asobi offers guiding services for mountain hiking, cycling, city walking, and other activities according to your needs. Both English and Japanese speaking guides are available. Our specialty area is within Nagano Prefecture, especially around Matsumoto, Azumino, and the Northern Alps. (We can take you anywhere in Japan upon request, but for sustainability reasons, we recommend that you use a guide who is local to the area as much as possible.) During high season such …
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Bike tour Fee: 11000~ End of Mar.–End of Nov. Half-day Azumino cycling tour to enjoy the scenery and discover the secrets of water and wasabi Azumino is located east of the Northern Alps. Why don't you tour around this special place by bicycle with a local guide? Meet / farewell at Hotaka Station. The 3.5 hour tour will take you to places of interest such as Hotaka Shrine and Daio Wasabi Farm. The tour will be led by a local guide, and you will enjoy a different and more fulfilling experience than if you were to tour the area on … Details
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Other tour Fee: Adults, around 50000 / person End of Apr.–End of Nov. Unexplored hot spring; Nakabusa Onsen. Enjoy geothermal cuisine and free-flowing hot spring water. Away from everyday life. 2days Let's play around in Nakabusa Onsen, a hidden hot spring deep in the mountains that has existed since 200 years ago! Nakabusa Onsen is a hot spring wonderland. Why? The site area is more than 200,000 square meter. There are approximately 30 hot spring sources and 15 outdoor and indoor baths. As we go into the moutain valley from Hotaka Station, it appears in the wilderness at the foot of the Northern Alps. You probably … Details
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How about cycling through the cherry blossoms?
05 April 2024
The cherry blossoms were just beautiful, so among several possible routes, we chose a cycling route with a view of the cherry blossoms and the Northern Alps. April 5, 2023; Sakura Cycling (special customized route) Hotaka Station → Hotaka Shrine → Azumino Yamabiko Cycling Road → Matsumoto Castle → Lunch near Matsumoto Station → Usu River → Azusa River → Azumino Yamabiko Cycling Road → Hotaka Station Client; Two people from the United States. They …
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9 Tips for Onsen Use in Japan
08 February 2024
After all, guests from overseas are often surprised and troubled by the cultural differences in the country of Japan. In this issue, we have compiled a list of rules and manners for using Japan’s popular onsen (hot springs) and sento (public bathhouses); fantastic, can’t-miss experiences on one hand, and one of the situations that visitors to Japan can often have trouble with on the other. Below we cover 9 tips to help you bathe like …
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Bonsai; 'tray planting' Japanese culture
06 February 2023
I visited Bonsai Art Museum. This place is very nice place to see and learn the essence of Bonsai, and at the same time, to spend a relaxing time to calm your mind. It is good place for travellers from overseas. What is 'BONSAI'? "BONSAI,'tray planting', is the Japanese art of growing and training miniature trees in containers" (Wikipedia contributors. "Bonsai." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 28 Jan. 2023. Web. 6 Feb. …
Who is W-Asobi?
Who is "W-Asobi?"
We are hiking guides, cycling guides, and city guides mainly in Nagano Prefecture, the Northern Japanese Alps, Matsumoto, and Azumino.
Our guides and staff have sufficient English communication skills. Some have experience living abroad or are certified guide-interpreter.
Our guides and staff have sufficient English communication skills. Some have experience living abroad or are certified guide-interpreter.
About Azumino, Our Home Ground
What is Azumino like?
Azumino is located north of the Matsumoto Basin, which stretches across the central part of Nagano Prefecture, and the mountains of the Northern Alps rise to its west. The view of the mountains from the city shows the beauty of each season.
This area is truly a great area for hiking and cycling.
This area is truly a great area for hiking and cycling.
















