This tour avoids the hassle of waiting for transportation and the expense of staying in expensive local hotels, allowing for a day trip to Tokyo. Originally, I wanted to go to KKDay Nagano for two days and one night, but the tour was cancelled. Otherwise, I could have stayed at a hot spring hotel, which would have been cheaper. However, it's fortunate that Togakushi Shrine's inner shrine was closed, so not going was a good arrangement. It's important to check the shrine's closure status before departure. The only minor drawback of this tour was that the guide's Japanese-accented English was a bit difficult to understand. The time spent at the Iiyama Snow House could have been longer. I recommend this tour during winter.
The entire trip was great, the driver was very cooperative and had excellent service! Thank you so much to the driver for accommodating our itinerary. I'll definitely choose KKDoy car rental service again next time I have the chance.
Overall feeling good except the ticket exchange center closed relatively early the ticket exchange process was smooth staff attentive to assist and inquire about your itinerary A+ high recommended
After booking the KKday tour, I tried to find detailed information about the day tour online but couldn't find any. Being a person from Japan, I easily feel anxious if I don't know the details beforehand, so I'm writing down the details of this trip from start to finish for everyone's reference. 1. Because Nagoya Station is very large, I recommend walking the route to Meitetsu Bus Station the day before, otherwise getting lost and rushing on the day can be very stressful. After arriving at the bus station on the fourth floor, find a place that looks like a tourist center. There are many staff members inside. Show them your booking, and they will guide you to the check-in counter. The staff at the counter will ask for your name and give you a long slip with the name of the person who made the reservation and the seat number on the bus. Please remember to sit according to the seating chart. 2. About two hours after departure, you will get off at a rest stop to use the restroom. Remember the bus license plate number. It's best to go to the restroom immediately after getting off, as it gets very crowded. 3. The next stop is for lunch. Basically, follow the tour guide, and they will ask how many people are traveling together. They will arrange seating according to the number of people. There is a piece of paper under the chicken hot pot ingredients; just stir-fry the chicken and vegetables on the paper. 4. Upon arrival at Shin-Hotaka, the tour guide will take everyone on a two-section cable car ride to the summit. After that, you can ride the cable car down at your own pace. Please keep your cable car tickets safe, as they will be checked both ways. The tour guide will distribute cable car information on the bus, in both Chinese and English. There are food stalls, souvenir shops, and restrooms at all three cable car stations. 5. After getting off, return to the bus stop at the designated meeting time. 6. There will be another rest stop for restrooms on the return trip, approximately 2 hours later. This is the same first rest stop as the departure one. This group is half Japanese, with some from Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and other foreigners. The main languages spoken are Japanese and English. The tour guide can communicate in basic English, but even if your English isn't perfect, it's okay, as you can generally understand what the guide is saying. There are handwritten signs indicating the meeting time after the rest stop.
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Nagano Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Nagano year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 6–17°C, mild climate but with a large temperature difference between day and night, increasing rainfall. Common activities: Cherry blossom viewing, hiking, mountain trekking. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
Summer (June–August): Average 21–27°C, high temperature, high humidity, and frequent rain. Common activities: Summer resorts, water activities, enjoying mountain scenery. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 9–24°C, comfortable and pleasant climate, crisp autumn air, gradual change in foliage color. Common activities: Maple leaf viewing, hiking, hot spring bathing. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
Winter (December–February): Average -0.3–2.6°C, cold and dry, high probability of snowfall. Common activities: Skiing, winter sports, enjoying snow scenes. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, beanie, scarf, gloves, waterproof and warm shoes.
Nagano climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 13°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1004 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: July
Nagano monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
-0.3°C
37.7
February
0.9°C
43.3
March
6°C
76.7
April
12.9°C
83.7
May
16.6°C
108.3
June
21.3°C
94.7
July
25.7°C
141.3
August
27°C
115
September
23.9°C
138.7
October
15.1°C
64
November
9.2°C
70.7
December
2.6°C
30.7
Nagano weather for the next seven days
1/30
Friday
Patchy moderate snow
-0.9°C/-10.3°C
1/31
Saturday
Patchy moderate snow
0.1°C/-11.6°C
2/1
Sunday
Moderate or heavy snow showers
2.8°C/-11.6°C
2/2
Monday
Patchy light snow
1.7°C/-9.5°C
2/3
Tuesday
Light snow showers
1.1°C/-10.3°C
2/4
Wednesday
Sunny
3.9°C/-11.4°C
2/5
Thursday
Moderate snow
6.4°C/-6.7°C
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