Title: Things to Do in Sakae in 2026 | Expedia.com [Sakae Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Sakae.dx6347410)[Hotels in Sakae](https://expedia.com/Sakae-Hotels.d6347410.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Sakae](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Sakae.d6347410.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Sakae](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Sakae.d6347410.Car-Rental-Guide)[Sakae Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Sakae.d6347410.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Sakae ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Sakae Types of activities [Sakae Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Sakae.dx6347410) ![Sakae](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347410/862f5340-63f5-4936-8c4a-b2904bedf202.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347410/862f5340-63f5-4936-8c4a-b2904bedf202.jpg) by [Takuya ASADA](https://www.flickr.com/people/76861565@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour 7h 10/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~$125~~$112 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/snow-monkey-park-soba-lunch-and-shibu-onsen-tour.a50262930.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![Nagano Spring: 1-Day Cherry Blossoms & Snow Monkeys Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45277007/151a94fe-4854-47a3-a9ce-f669f8020ac6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nagano Spring: 1-Day Cherry Blossoms & Snow Monkeys Guided Tour 9h 9.8/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $143 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/nagano-spring-1-day-cherry-blossoms-snow-monkeys-guided-tour.a45277007.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1039646/09d894e4-adf7-4f2c-a460-1393515c6ff7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour 9h 9.4/10 23 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $175 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/1-day-snow-monkeys-snow-fun-in-shiga-kogen-tour.a1039646.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![1-Day Ski Tour Package from Nagano Station](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48993227/8296fa79-b5e3-42e7-ac8b-84713e59c664.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1-Day Ski Tour Package from Nagano Station 9h 50m 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $256 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/1-day-ski-tour-package-from-nagano-station.a48993227.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![Kusatsu: Hot Spring Culture Walk at Yubatake & Sainokawara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51500864/94a03e89-d68d-4985-aa98-446027c71f09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kusatsu: Hot Spring Culture Walk at Yubatake & Sainokawara 2h Free cancellation available $218 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kusatsu-hot-spring-culture-walk-at-yubatake-sainokawara.a51500864.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![1 Day Ski Tour Package Easy Departure from Nagano Station](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49832425/22057e43-cd4e-4969-86c7-2ec097b6932a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1 Day Ski Tour Package Easy Departure from Nagano Station 10h Free cancellation available $274 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/1-day-ski-tour-package-easy-departure-from-nagano-station.a49832425.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![A Secret Wild Outdoor Bath Rotenburo experience from NAGANO](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47218540/5bc6d510-d3be-4884-b65d-73025ea22c60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### A Secret Wild Outdoor Bath Rotenburo experience from NAGANO 7h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $125 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/a-secret-wild-outdoor-bath-rotenburo-experience-from-nagano.a47218540.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![From Tokyo: Nagano Snow Monkey Park Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48759293/ebe5ba74-ff15-42e1-960e-189d9541ece5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tokyo: Nagano Snow Monkey Park Private Tour 12h 6/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $561 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/nagano-tour-of-zenkoji-temple-and-jigokudani-monkey-park.a48759293.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2340023/9c9434e5-acc9-451d-a5d4-5f4cf988b36a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen 8h 10/10 20 Viator reviews $597 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-nagano-1-day-tour-snow-monkeys-zenko-ji-obuse-sake-onsen.a2340023.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Kusatsu: Hot Spring Culture Walk at Yubatake & Sainokawara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51500864/94a03e89-d68d-4985-aa98-446027c71f09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kusatsu: Hot Spring Culture Walk at Yubatake & Sainokawara 2h Free cancellation available $218 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kusatsu-hot-spring-culture-walk-at-yubatake-sainokawara.a51500864.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2340023/9c9434e5-acc9-451d-a5d4-5f4cf988b36a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen 8h 10/10 20 Viator reviews $597 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-nagano-1-day-tour-snow-monkeys-zenko-ji-obuse-sake-onsen.a2340023.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46704424/3f1bad4c-856b-4c5e-9195-cfaa51f507e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee 10h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $906 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-snow-monkey-tour-conveniently-resort-hop-and-sightsee.a46704424.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![Iiyama Temple and Sake Brewery Day Trip from Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50981109/0eeba564-f3aa-4cb3-a0ca-bcabd06434a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Iiyama Temple and Sake Brewery Day Trip from Nagano 7h Free cancellation available $670 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/iiyama-temple-and-sake-brewery-day-trip-from-nagano.a50981109.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![Private One-Day Everything Tour in Nagano or Matsumoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50080124/ecb33480-c174-41e4-8917-d9214279e81c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private One-Day Everything Tour in Nagano or Matsumoto 8h Free cancellation available $548 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/nagano-bespoke-private-tour-your-experience-your-way.a50080124.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![Snow Monkeys and Obuse Private Sake and Miso Brewery Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52352993/8e30edde-ad7d-48c1-b5a6-562ed3861046.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Snow Monkeys and Obuse Private Sake and Miso Brewery Experience 8h Free cancellation available $359 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/snow-monkeys-and-obuse-private-sake-and-miso-brewery-experience.a52352993.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![Nagano Private Two Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2456088/ab258b33-3945-4fc2-8dca-1255ad846168.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nagano Private Two Day Tour 2d 10/10 12 Viator reviews $926 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/nagano-private-two-day-tour.a2456088.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![A Secret Wild Outdoor Bath Rotenburo experience from NAGANO](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47218540/5bc6d510-d3be-4884-b65d-73025ea22c60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### A Secret Wild Outdoor Bath Rotenburo experience from NAGANO 7h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $125 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/a-secret-wild-outdoor-bath-rotenburo-experience-from-nagano.a47218540.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![Private One-Day Everything Tour in Nagano or Matsumoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50080124/ecb33480-c174-41e4-8917-d9214279e81c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private One-Day Everything Tour in Nagano or Matsumoto 8h Free cancellation available $548 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/nagano-bespoke-private-tour-your-experience-your-way.a50080124.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![Sake Blending in Niigata: Craft Your Own Signature Blend](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51989958/fc71282c-34ab-4d42-9f44-021ce8011dbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sake Blending in Niigata: Craft Your Own Signature Blend 2h Free cancellation available $112 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sake-blending-in-niigata-craft-your-own-signature-blend.a51989958.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ![Sake Blending Experience : Craft Your Own Signature Sake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50965366/21eddeeb-a417-4626-95ec-61e35af60fc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sake Blending Experience : Craft Your Own Signature Sake 2h Free cancellation available $112 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/taste-craft-your-own-sake-in-a-hidden-niigata-brewery-lab.a50965366.activity-details?&rid=6347410&location=Sakae&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Sakae | Number of things to do | | | ------------------------------- | - | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | : | | Top 5 things to do | | | Under $25 | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Sakae --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Sakae? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Sakae #### Sakae Club Ski Area Hit the slopes in Sakae with a visit to Sakae Club Ski Area. Wander the parks or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Sakae-Club-Ski-Area-Sakae.d553248621532775604.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kiriake Hot Springs You can take time to visit Kiriake Hot Springs during your travels to Sakae. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Kiriake-Hot-Springs-Sakae.d6347411.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Sakae ![Takada castle during cherry blossom season in Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056288/6dc98df7-d1c4-48a2-8da3-82baad26b2da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Joetsu ![Yamanouchi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000757325/b8d780a3-56e7-4eec-95f9-60e33c160259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Yamanouchi ![Nakanojo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129217/30d75512-b51d-4d19-8263-ba5d3c4b4f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nakanojo ![128592883](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131092/1b8e705a-dd2d-4131-ac1a-0a68eb5a4b37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Yuzawa ![Nozawaonsen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103750/72b6f646-b336-477a-92ab-695b63287378.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nozawaonsen ![Beautiful view of the Chikuma river in Iiyama city,Nagano, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6264966/0f3202f8-0eb9-4876-b89a-6f5588cb19f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Iiyama ![A wide ski slope overlooking a snow-covered forest under a bright blue sky (Shibutoge, Shiga Kogen, Gunma/Nagano, Japan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342823/663375e5-8088-4090-b632-1c561566b770.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kijimadaira ![結東じゃまくら石公園（新潟県）](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347414/34003cfe-8184-42a5-afad-828a79380f93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tsunan ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sakae worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Sakae? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Sakae? ### Is three days enough to stay in Sakae? ### What are some activities to do in Sakae with kids? ### What to do in Sakae for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Sakae?