Amazing Azumino: A Day of Scenic Discovery (Sakura Special)

Discover the beauty of Azumino in full bloom! This private taxi tour takes you through picture-perfect cherry blossom spots, peaceful temples, and panoramic mountain views—nourished by the crystal-clear snowmelt of the Northern Alps.

Every stop offers stunning photo opportunities you’ll want to share. From vivid wasabi fields to rural sakura roads and sacred forest shrines, this is a journey made for capturing the heart of Japan in springtime.

Tour Highlights
・Daio Wasabi Farm
Japan’s largest wasabi farm. See living wasabi in clear alpine streams—unlike anything you’ll find in a tube.

・Ohisama Road
A scenic rural road featured in a beloved drama, with rice fields and seasonal blooms. In spring, cherry blossoms frame the snow-capped Alps for an unforgettable view.

・Tokoji Temple
A peaceful temple with giant wooden sandals—quiet, quirky, and photo-worthy. The surrounding cherry trees add a soft, floral touch to your photos.

・*Alps Azumino National Government Park
Wide open nature, colorful flowers, and panoramic mountain views. Perfect for a relaxing stroll under the spring sky.

・Jonen Dosojin
A famous stone monument framed by cherry trees, with Mt. Jonen rising in the background. One of the most iconic photo spots in Azumino.

・Bicycle Plaza
An open field with sweeping views of the Northern Alps and local farmland. The contrast of soft blossoms and rugged peaks creates a postcard-perfect shot.

・Hotaka Shrine
Over 1,000 years old, this forest-shrouded shrine is perfect for quiet reflection and stunning photos.

Tour Itinerary
11:09 | Depart from JR Matsumoto Station (Oito Line/Local Train) ~25 minutes

11:34 | Arrive at JR Hotaka Station
11:35–11:45 | Transfer to Daio Wasabi Farm (Taxi) ~10 minutes
11:45–13:00 | Walk, photography, and lunch (local soba, etc.) at Daio Wasabi Farm ~75 minutes

13:00–13:05 | Transfer to Ohisama Road (Taxi) ~5 minutes
13:05–13:15 | Photography: old railway track and rural scenery ~10 minutes

13:15–13:30 | Transfer to Tokoji Temple (Taxi) ~15 minutes
13:30–13:45 | Photography at temple gate and grounds ~15 minutes

13:45–14:05 | Transfer to Alps Azumino National Government Park ~20 minutes
14:05–14:55 | Nature walk, panoramic view, and open field stroll ~50 minutes

14:55–15:10 | Transfer to Jonen Dosojin (Taxi) ~15 minutes
15:10–15:20 | Photography: Jonen Peak and stone monument ~10 minutes

15:20–15:35 | Transfer to Jitensha Hiroba (Taxi) ~15 minutes
15:35–15:50 | Photography: North Alps and rice field scenery ~15 minutes

15:50–16:05 | Transfer to Hotaka Shrine (Taxi) ~15 minutes
16:05–16:25| Visit and photography at shrine grounds ~20 minutes

16:25–16:40 | Return to JR Hotaka Station (Walk or Taxi) ~10–15 minutes
Around 16:40 | Arrive at JR Hotaka Station / End of Tour

This tour includes the following items:
・Travel guide sheet (EN)
・Entry to Tokoji Temple, Jitensha Hiroba, and Hotaka Shrine
*Note: Entry to Alps Azumino National Government Park is not included. Entrance ticket sold separately (JPY 450 per adult)