Travel Taxi Nagano
Nagano Station - Shiga Kogen 5-Hour Course
The “5-Hour Sightseeing Taxi Course” connecting Nagano Station and Shiga Kogen offers a leisurely itinerary to fully enjoy the sights along the way. Visit Nagano's famous spots like Zenkoji Temple, Togakushi Shrine, Obuse, and Shinshu Nakano while heading to the hot spring area.
In addition to the route from Nagano Station to Shiga Kogen, we also offer a return trip plan departing from Shiga Kogen and sightseeing on the way back to Nagano Station. Choose freely according to your travel style.
We offer the following 6 courses. Please refer to the tour itinerary for course details.
Plan No. SG01【Nagano Station → Shiga Kogen】Togakushi Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course
Plan No. SG02【Nagano Station → Shiga Kogen】Zenkoji Temple & Matsushiro Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course
Plan No. SG03【Nagano Station → Shiga Kogen】Obuse Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course
Plan No. SG04【Shiga Kogen → Nagano Station】Togakushi Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course
Plan No. SG05【Shiga Kogen → Nagano Station】Zenkoji Temple & Matsushiro Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course
Plan No. SG06【Shiga Kogen → Nagano Station】Obuse Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course
※For reservations after the booking deadline, please contact Chuo Taxi Co., Ltd. directly.
・Chuo Taxi Co., Ltd. TEL: 026-282-7777
Price
【Immediate Booking: 10:30 AM Departure】Alphard (5-passenger)
Plan No.SG01-06
per vehicle
| SG01【Nagano Station → Shiga Kogen】Togakushi Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course Departing 10:30 | 28200Yen |
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| SG02【Nagano Station → Shiga Kogen】Zenkoji Temple & Matsushiro Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course Departing 10:30 | 28200Yen |
| SG03【Nagano Station → Shiga Kogen】Obuse Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course Departing 10:30 | 28200Yen |
| SG04【Shiga Kogen → Nagano Station】Togakushi Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course Departing 10:30 | 28200Yen |
| SG05【Shiga Kogen → Nagano Station】Zenkoji Temple & Matsushiro Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course Departing 10:30 | 28200Yen |
| SG06【Shiga Kogen → Nagano Station】Obuse Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course Departing 10:30 | 28200Yen |
【Time Request】Alphard (5-passenger)
Plan No.SG01-06
per vehicle
| SG01【Nagano Station → Shiga Kogen】Togakushi Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course | 28200Yen |
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| SG02【Nagano Station → Shiga Kogen】Zenkoji Temple & Matsushiro Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course | 28200Yen |
| SG03【Nagano Station → Shiga Kogen】Obuse Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course | 28200Yen |
| SG04【Shiga Kogen → Nagano Station】Togakushi Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course | 28200Yen |
| SG05【Shiga Kogen → Nagano Station】Zenkoji Temple & Matsushiro Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course | 28200Yen |
| SG06【Shiga Kogen → Nagano Station】Obuse Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course | 28200Yen |
【Time Request】Jumbo Taxi (9-passenger)
Plan No.SG01-06
per vehicle
| SG01【Nagano Station → Shiga Kogen】Togakushi Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course | 46000Yen |
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| SG02【Nagano Station → Shiga Kogen】Zenkoji Temple & Matsushiro Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course | 46000Yen |
| SG03【Nagano Station → Shiga Kogen】Obuse Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course | 46000Yen |
| SG04【Shiga Kogen → Nagano Station】Togakushi Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course | 46000Yen |
| SG05【Shiga Kogen → Nagano Station】Zenkoji Temple & Matsushiro Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course | 46000Yen |
| SG06【Shiga Kogen → Nagano Station】Obuse Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course | 46000Yen |
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Plan Details
| Period |
2025/10/1(Wed)～2026/3/31(Tue) ※Requests will be accepted from December 11 to March 20. Please make reservations via the [Time Request] reservation calendar. |
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| What is included in the travel/plan price |
・Taxi fare |
| Option |
【Immediate Booking: 10:30 AM Departure】Alphard (5-passenger) Plan No.SG01-06 ・English-speaking driver(per car)：5000Yen ・Wheelchair Renta：0Yen ・Bringing in a wheelchair：0Yen ・Bringing in strollers：0Yen ・Child Seat Rental：0Yen ・Junior Car Seat Rental：0Yen ・Pets allowed in carriers：0Yen 【Time Request】Alphard (5-passenger) Plan No.SG01-06 ・English-speaking driver(per car)：5000Yen ・Wheelchair Renta：0Yen ・Bringing in a wheelchair：0Yen ・Bringing in strollers：0Yen ・Child Seat Rental：0Yen ・Junior Car Seat Rental：0Yen ・Pets allowed in carriers：0Yen 【Time Request】Jumbo Taxi (9-passenger) Plan No.SG01-06 ・English-speaking driver(per car)：5000Yen ・Wheelchair Renta：0Yen ・Bringing in a wheelchair：0Yen ・Bringing in strollers：0Yen ・Child Seat Rental：0Yen ・Junior Car Seat Renta：0Yen ・Pets allowed in carriers：0Yen |
| Minimum number of participants per group | 1 person/people |
| Minimum number of participants | 1 person/people |
| Maximum number of participants | 9 person/people |
| Operating Company | Chuo Taxi Co. Ltd |
| Tour Conductor | No |
| Start Time | 10:30, or at your preferred time |
| Tour Time | Approximately 5 hours |
| Reservation Deadline | 5 days before the departure(Requests accepted up to 3 daysprior) |
| Payment Method |
Creditcard    
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- Tour itinerary -
List of Sightseeing Taxi Plans
Nagano Station → Shiga Highlands
Plan No.SG01：Togakushi Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course
Nagano Station → Togakushi Shrine Chuusha → Kagami Pond → Shiga Highlands
Plan No.SG02：Zenkoji Temple & Matsushiro Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course
Nagano Station → Zenkoji Temple → Former Sanada Residence → Bunbu School → Sanada Treasure Museum → Zōzan Shrine → Shiga Highlands
Plan No.SG03：Obuse Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course
Nagano Station → Tanaka Honke Museum → Ganshoin Temple → Obuse Hokusai Museum → Shiga Highlands
Shiga Kogen → Nagano Station
Plan No.SG04：Togakushi Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course
Shiga Highlands → Togakushi Shrine Chuusha → Kagami Pond → Nagano Station
Plan No.SG05：Zenkoji Temple & Matsushiro Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course
Shiga Highlands → Zenkoji Temple → Former Sanada Residence → Bunbu Gakko → Sanada Treasure Museum → Zōzan Shrine → Nagano Station
Plan No.SG06：Obuse Sightseeing Taxi 5-Hour Course
Shiga Highlands → Obuse Hokusai Museum → Ganshoin Temple → Tanaka Honke Museum → Nagano Station
- Meeting Place -
Address is displayed when location is selected.
Nagano Station Area, Nearby Accommodations
Shiga Highlands Lodging Facilities
- Important Points -
- About Luggage
Due to limited taxi cargo capacity, Alphard taxis can accommodate up to three standard-size trunks.
*Standard size refers to luggage with a total of three sides measuring 120cm, and individual dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 25cm.
Vehicle adjustments may be necessary depending on the amount of luggage. Please specify the number of suitcases, travel bags, etc., in the designated field when booking. (Example: 2 large suitcases, 1 duffel bag, etc.)
- About the Pickup Location
For Plan No. SG01-03, pickup will be at Nagano Station.
If you prefer pickup at a different location, such as a hotel near the station, please specify in the designated field when booking.
For Plan No. SG04-06, pickup will be at Shiga Kogen.
Please specify the name of your accommodation and other details in the designated field when booking.
- About Your Destination
Plan No. SG01-03 will take you to Shiga Kogen.
Please enter the name of your accommodation or other destination in the designated field when booking.
Plan No. SG04-06 will take you to Nagano Station.
If you prefer a different location, such as a hotel near the station, please enter it in the designated field when booking. - About Stopover Spots
Guided tours of Kagami Pond are available from May to November.
Admission fees for paid facilities are the responsibility of the customer.
Some facilities may be closed for holidays or other reasons, making visits impossible. In such cases, we will guide you to other facilities.
Even outside the model course, we can guide you on a different route within the allotted time. Please consult with the tour guide.
- Regarding Meals
If you wish to eat during the tour, lunch will be on your own time and expense. We recommend making reservations in advance at your preferred restaurant.
- Other -
- All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
- Regarding reservation requests, we do not guarantee your reservation at the time the request is received. We will notify you via email whether your request is “Confirmed” or “Declined.” If your reservation is confirmed, and especially for customers with upcoming reservation dates, please complete payment promptly after confirmation.
- Cancellation Fee -
After confirmation, cancellations for personal reasons incur fees based on reservation details (passengers or vehicles). Partial cancellations may change conditions (e.g., vehicle type or discounts), causing extra charges.
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- Plan Provider Company -
CHUO TAXI .inc
〒381-0102 Nagano Prefecture 265 Wakaho Hoshina, Nagano-shi, Nagano-ken
Sales Manager：UtsunomiyaTsukasa
Contact Phone Number：026-282-7777
Application
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Plan Contents
Yudanaka and Shibu Hot Springs Area 【Applicable Plan Nos. SG01–06】
Spanning an altitude of 1,300 to 2,000 meters, this plateau offers year-round enjoyment: fresh greenery in summer, vibrant autumn foliage, and skiing in winter, making it a popular resort. The highest point, Yokoteyama (2,307m), is easily accessible via the Sky Liner and lifts, where you can enjoy spectacular views from Japan's highest bakery. Rich wetlands and alpine flora spread across the area, which is also registered as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It also boasts renowned hot springs like Happa Onsen, Kumanoyu Onsen, Shibutoge Onsen, and Kidoike Onsen, offering relaxation for both body and mind when combined with lodging.
National Treasure: Zenkoji Temple【Applicable Plan No. SG02_SG05】
Zenkōji Temple, enshrining the One-Light Trinity Amida Buddha statue said to be Japan's oldest Buddhist image, boasts a history of approximately 1,400 years since its founding. As a temple for the common people, welcoming all without distinction regardless of sect, it attracts numerous visitors from both Japan and abroad.
Togakushi Shrine Chuusha【Applicable Plan No. SG01_SG04 】
Among the five shrines, this is the Togakushi Shrine Chuusha. Within its grounds stand a sacred tree over 700 years old and three cedar trees each over 800 years old, and it houses the administrative office of Togakushi Shrine.
Kagami Pond【Applicable Plan No.SG01_SG04 】
The landscape, reflecting the Togakushi mountain range like a mirror, is truly spectacular.
Ganshoin Temple【Applicable Plan No.SG03_SG06 】
This ancient temple is also associated with Sengoku warlord Masanori Fukushima, artist Katsushika Hokusai, and haiku poet Issa Kobayashi. Within the grounds lie Masanori Fukushima's mausoleum and the Frog Battle Pond, where Issa composed the verse: “Skinny frog, don't lose! Issa is here.” The main hall's large chamber features a 21-mat ceiling painting. This is Katsushika Hokusai's late masterpiece, “Great Phoenix.” Completed over 160 years ago in 1848 (the first year of the Kaei era), Hokusai was 89 years old. The powerful “Great Phoenix” seems to dance across the main hall's ceiling. Also known as the Phoenix Gazing in All Directions, its sharp eyes seem to stare directly at you, no matter where you stand.
Hokusai Museum【Applicable Plan No.SG03_SG06 】
The Katsushika Hokusai Museum.
Established based on original paintings, sketches, and letters created in Obuse, where he spent his later years.
Here, we exhibit one-of-a-kind pieces such as hanging scrolls, folding screens, and original paintings—distinct from the woodblock-printed nishiki-e.
No two works are alike, making this a precious spot where you can feel the very breath of Hokusai's creativity up close.
Zōzan Shrine【Applicable Plan No.SG02_SG05】
In 1913 (Taisho 2), coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Shozan's martyrdom, plans for establishing a shrine were initiated, spearheaded by Chief Justice Yokota Hideo, a native of Matsushiro Town. The shrine was founded in 1938 (Showa 13). The shrine site occupies the former residence of Sakuma Shozan. Buildings associated with Shozan have been relocated to the shrine grounds from within Matsushiro Town and from Kyoto. Note that while Sakuma Shozan's name is generally read as “Shozan,” it is traditionally pronounced ‘Zozan’ in his native Nagano Prefecture. Following this local custom, the shrine's name is also read as “Zozan Shrine.”
Former Sanada Residence【Applicable Plan No.SG02_SG05】
This outer palace was built in 1864 (the first year of the Genji era) by Sanada Yukinori, the ninth lord of the Matsushiro Domain, as a residence for his mother-in-law, Teimatsu-in (the wife of Yukiyoshi). It was apparently called the “New Palace” at the time.