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Guide service Fee: English City Guide, 1 day: 41800 year round Guide service (Japanese and English) for mountain hiking, cycling, city walking, etc. Look here for 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 … Details
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Hike tour Fee: 42000~ Dec 15, 2023–Mar 30, 2024 Walking to Nakabusa Onsen, which is closed to snow. 2days of almost private, secluded hot spring and geothermal cuisine. In winter, Nakabusa Onsen is truly a hidden hot spring among other ones, can be reached on foot along snow-covered paths. On this tour, a mountain guide will ensure your safety and at the same time show you how to enjoy Nakabusa Onsen in a unique way. We will provide you with a special experience. Please apply using the "Application Form" at the bottom of this page. *This tour can also be conducted as a … Details
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Other tour Fee: 50000~ Apr 22, 2023–Jun 25, 2023 2023, April 22 (Sat.)-23 (Sun.), June 10 (Sat.)-11 (Sun.), June 25 (Sun.)-26 (Mon.); 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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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. …
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The 6th class was held; 'Azumino City Certified Guide Interpreter Training Course 2022' 01 August 2022 We support the operation of 'Azumino City Certified Guide Interpreter Training Course 2022.' The program is based in Azumino City and trains adventure travel (AT) guides with world-class guiding skills and English communication skills. The City Guide course has completed all of its curriculum for this fiscal year, but the Hiking Guide course continues to offer the remaining curriculum. In the Hiking Guide course, participants will actually climb all three major mountain trails from Azumino …
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The 5th class was held; 'Azumino City Certified Guide Interpreter Training Course 2022' 12 July 2022 We support the operation of 'Azumino City Certified Guide Interpreter Training Course 2022.' The program is based in Azumino City and trains adventure travel (AT) guides with world-class guiding skills and English communication skills. This course is scheduled to be held again next year (2023). If you are interested, please feel free to contact us at the address below. Tourism Division, Department of Commerce, Industry, Tourism and Sports, Azumino City 6000 Toyoshina, Azumino, Nagano, Japan …
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.