【Day Trip】Snowshoeing in NAGANO: Experience the breathtaking beauty of Yonako Frozen Waterfalls <PM>

Icy blue waterfalls appear only in winter.

Enjoy snowshoeing experience amidst the magnificent ice waterfall formations.

間近で氷瀑を見た後は、眺めのよい場所から全貌を見ることもできます


Hop on a snowcat to reach the trailhead.





History・Culture・Art Experience Nature
- Number of reservations
- *This plan is available for 1~8 people.
Plan Details
Discover the Spectacular Beauty of Yonako Frozen Waterfalls: A Snowshoeing Adventure in the Hidden Wonderland of Joshinetsu Kogen National Park.This extraordinary icefall is a rare sight, not found in Hakuba or Nozawa.
Snowshoe adventure; the Joshinetsukogen National Park turns into a winter wonderland.
Highlights
- Stunning frozen waterfall in the northern Nagano
In the special field of 'Yonakofudoson Okunoin,' where access is restricted to traffics, enjoy this snowshoeing experience amidst the magnificent ice waterfall formations.
- Beauty of scenic natural wonder in national park
Experience this special show when the waterfall freezes only in winter. It takes about 1.5 hours to trek from the parking lot to the base of the falls. Our local guide takes you safely.
- Snowcat ride on the forest road restricted traffic area
This tour is specially permitted to go up to the trailhead by snowcat, though people not in this tour have to reach there on foot. So, you can save a lot of time and enjoy the excursion in a day from Nagano station!
Select your preferred date.
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*For request reservations, the tour operator will contact you to tell you whether your reservation has been accepted after you have made a request.
Prices
Travel costs
*The indicated prices all include tax.
*The prices indicated above are the basic charge.
* Prices may vary depending on the dates, so please refer to the price list displayed after selecting your preferred dates.
What’s included in the price | Guiding fee, Transportation start to back, Snowshoe rental fee |
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*Price per person *This activity is not suitable for children under 12 years
Payments and Cancellations
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Travel conditions Travel contract |
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Cancellation policy
Cancellation date | Cancellation fee |
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10 days to 8 days before the trip start date | 20% |
7 days to 2 days before the trip start date | 30% |
The day before the trip start date | 40% |
Before the trip starts on the trip start date | 50% |
After the trip starts on the trip start date | 100% |
Plan Details
Basic Information
Minimum number of participants | 2 people |
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Number of reservations | *This plan is available for 1~8 people. |
Season | 2025/01/17〜2025/02/28 |
Deadline for application | 3days before |
Trip schedule
Date | Time | Schedule | Notes | Accommodation | Meals | ||
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breakfast | lunch | dinner | |||||
08:00 |
10:30 Meeting with your guide at Nagano Station and transferring to the snowcat parking area. *Stop by restroom on the way. 11:10 Reaching the Yonako Falls Parking Lot (trailhead) by snowcat. *Normally, road is closed during winter. It depends on the weather if you take a snowcat or a regular car. 12:00 Start snowshoe trekking with the guide to reach the inner sanctuary of Yonako Fudo Temple. Along the way, you can watch the frozen splendor of Fudo Falls, a stunning ice cascade, up close! 13:30 Break time (lunch not included) at Nekodake Mountain Lodge. 14:20 Snowshoeing around Okunoin. 15:30 Arrive at Yonako Falls Parking Lot (finish snowshoeing) and go back to Nagano station. 17:00 Arrive at Nagano station. |
Notes
Must bring
Snow Clothing, Gloves, Sunglasses, Warm shoes, Food and drinks
What is not included
Meals (but you can buy at convenience store on the way),
Ski jacket, ski pants, snow boots, gloves
無料送迎車 ※(一社)仁礼会による道路運送法上の許可等を要しない自家用自動車・雪上車を利用します
Travel agent
(一社)長野県観光機構
Address | 長野県長野市中御所岡田町131-4 |
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Telephone | 026-219-5274 |
Travel agent license number | 長野県知事Register 第2種 00436号 |
Certified travel supervisor | 三井 猛司 |
Invoice registration number | T4100005000007 |
Business hours |
Monday 08:30 ~ 17:15 Tuesday 08:30 ~ 17:15 Wednesday 08:30 ~ 17:15 Thursday 08:30 ~ 17:15 Friday 08:30 ~ 17:15 祝祭日、年末年始も休業となります。 |
¥ 0(Inc. tax)
What’s included in the price Guiding fee, Transportation start to back, Snowshoe rental fee
- Payment method
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Credit card
Convenience store settlement