You have breakfast and prepare for the transfer to Nagano. You'll take the 'Shinkansen', the famous bullet train through the Japanese countryside at over 200mph and then a local train.
We'll arrive in Nagano just in time. to try the ancient art of origami.
You will have half a day free to get to know Nagano on your own. We recommend going up to see the sunset by bus, going to the local shina kogen Brewery restaurant or the Sparkling Wine Museum (it is small, 10 or 15 minutes), not included.
Then you can relax in an Onsen (a volcanic hot spring).
This night you spend in a โRyokanโ, a traditional Japanese inn where you sleep on bamboo beds.
Meals: Breakfast. Breakfasts in Japan are usually light (cereal, milk, yogurt, bread and sometimes fruit).
Accommodation: Traditional Ryokan - Shibu Hotel, (Quadruple shared room) Japanese style futon on tatami mat. WiFi & Air Conditioning.
Note: The itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change and will be defined by the Tour Leader at the destination. During your experience you will be accompanied by a Tour Leader, who will help the group on the different tours, however, he is not a guide. You can send your luggage between hotels, that way you won't have to carry it during the journey.