About us
KUU is your local guide partner for cycling, walking and mountain hiking tours in Nagano, Japan.
We connect travel agencies and tour operators with experienced English-speaking cycling, walking and mountain hiking guides, helping their guests discover Nagano through its nature, culture, and local communities.
Go beyond sightseeing.
- Ride quiet country roads.
- Walk ancient trails.
- Hike through the Japanese Northern Alps.
- Meet local people.
- Discover places you would never find on your own.
See Nagano differently.
What we do
CYCLING
Discover Nagano by bike – from the rural landscapes of Azumino to historic routes through the mountains.
WALKING
Walk through forests, traditional villages, historic post towns, and ancient trails while discovering the history and culture of rural Japan.
MOUNTAIN HIKING
Experience the spectacular landscape of the Japanese Northern Alps with experienced local mountain guides.
Ride, Walk, Explore Nagano.
Where we guide
CYCLING
Azumino (安曇野)
Cycle through the beautiful countryside at the foot of the Japanese Northern Alps. Ride along quiet country roads, rice fields, and streams, with spectacular mountain views along the way.
Shio no Michi / Salt Road (塩の道)
Discover the historic landscapes of the old Salt Road by bike, combining rural scenery, local communities, and the history of this important trading route.
WALKING
Nakasendo (中山道)
Walk sections of the historic Nakasendo through the Kiso Valley. Follow ancient trails through forests and traditional post towns such as Narai, Kiso-Fukushima, Tsumago, and Magome, experiencing the landscape and history of old Japan.
Shio no Michi / Salt Road (塩の道)
Follow the historic mountain trails of the Salt Road in northern Nagano. Once used to transport salt and seafood from the Sea of Japan to Matsumoto, the route passes through mountain villages, forests, stone paths, and landscape that retain the atmosphere of the old trading route.
MOUNTAIN HIKING
Mt. Tsubakuro (燕岳)
A spectacular 2,763-meter alpine peak known for its distinctive granite formations, alpine scenery, and view across the Japanese Northern Alps.
Mt. Yari (槍ヶ岳)
One of Japan’s most iconic mountain peaks, offering a challenging mountain adventure for experienced hikers.
For Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
KUU is your local guide partner for cycling, walking and mountain hiking experiences across Nagano, Japan.
We connect you with experienced English-speaking cycling, walking and mountain hiking guides who know the routes, the region, and the culture, helping you deliver authentic experiences to your guests.
With on-the-ground support, you can focus on creating great journeys for your guests.
Your local guide partner in Nagano, Japan.
Ride. Walk. Explore Nagano.