3hrs Matsumoto Food and Cultural tour

Hello, my name is Eriko. I have professionally guided people for the past 10 years, and I love connecting travelers to the local culture and its people. I'll be your language as well as cultural interpreter, and take your travel to deeper level. All the tours I offer are private tour and this flexibility allows you to experience local culture behind the closed door, and to go where only locals know. It is my hope to guide you not only to sightseeing spots but also inspiring heart-felt moments that brings more Light into your life. I love Beautiful Nagano! I can give you information beyond and above guidebooks. Once you step into Nagano, you 'll be attracted to its nature, ancient traditions and unique culture that Nagano still preserves. Nagano is not only famous for snow monkeys, hot springs and nature, but also as a city where people here has the longest life span in Japan. It is said that ancient wisdom of fermented food culture like sake and miso are the one of contribution factors. If you are tired of big cities and touristy spots filled with international tourists, Nagano is the place for you. Nagano is where many Japanese people dream of visiting and living , because of majestic Alps, unique traditions especially in food and crafts. Stay a couple of nights at hot spring village and hike around Togakushi, Kamikoshi and Hakuba is a wonderful choice. I lived in Canada for 10 years .I have a great understanding of Japanese society and culture, and I'll be your cultural interpreter for your time in Japan to be the best use of. My clients often says that a day in my tour was one of the best day in Japan! Looking forward to meeting in Nagano from my heart. *I can custom made the tour according to your interests. Spirituality(Fire ceremony, Zen meditation, Staying in temple lodge, Monk' vegetarian meal) Hands-on experience(Bamboo craft workshop, Pottery making, Indigo dye) Food(Buckwheat noodle making, Traditional dumpling making with local grandmas, Sake brewery to taste variety of drinks, Strawberry picking, Apple picking) *I offer a tour for photographers , taking them to the best spots at the best time of the day.