1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour | 9 hours

56 Reviews | Nagano
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Start from Yudanaka Station
2 Adults x $181.74
$363.48
Approx Total
$363.48
Meeting Point: Yudanaka Stn: Please wait on or near the stairs of Yudanaka Station on the side with ticket gates and office at 10:20
Starting point:
Yudanaka Station, Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan
Start from Shibu Onsen
2 Adults x $181.74
$363.48
Approx Total
$363.48
Meeting Point Shibu Onsen: The meetup point is in front of the Shibu Onsen Visitor Centre at 10:25
Starting point:
Shibu Onsen, Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan
Start from Kanbayashi Area
2 Adults x $181.74
$363.48
Approx Total
$363.48
Starting point:
Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku, 1410 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan
Start from Nagano Station
2 Adults x $181.74
$363.48
Approx Total
$363.48
Meeting Point Nagano Station: In front of the Information Board at 08:45 Nagano Station across the Shinkansen ticket gates.
Starting point:
Nagano Station, Kurita, Nagano, 380-0921, Japan

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Snow activity fees in Shiga Kogen
  • Lunch
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entry fee to the Snow Monkey Park
  • Transportation from your desired meetup point to all tour destinations and back.
  • Shinkansen / 'Bullet Train' tickets to / from Nagano
  • Rental clothing including snow jackets, pants, and boots
  • Additional snacks, food & drinks
  • Accommodation
  • Skiing or snowboarding at Shiga Kogen

Overview

This adventurous one-day tour combines a visit to the world-famous Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani with morning of fun in the deep powder snow of Shiga Kogen – Japan’s largest ski resort! Including lunch and led by a locally-based, English-speaking guide, this tour follows a simple equation: snow monkeys + lots more snow = big fun in Shiga Kogen!

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End point

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Itinerary

  • Shiga Kogen Ski Resort

    You will be transported to the central area of Shiga Kogen for a morning of snow fun, with an activity area sectioned-off for you to enjoy using snowscoots, snowdrives, and good old-fashioned sleds and tubes. While at the resort you will also have time for lunch a restaurant next to the ski fields - included in the price of the tour.

    2 hours

  • Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

    Meet these truly curious creatures and have time to enjoy the unique experience of observing them in close proximity. Your guide will introduce you to everything that makes them so unique and famous while giving you plenty of time to explore for yourself. Please note that estimated time at the monkey park includes walking in and out along the forest trail - 1.6km each way / 25 minutes each way in summer, slightly longer in winter. We endeavor to give our guests 1 hour in the park to observe the monkeys.

    2 hours 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Guests are required to walk in and out of the monkey park along a 1.6km / 1 mile trail. In winter, the trail and park will be affected by snow and ice. This walk should not be attempted by anyone who is mobility impaired, in a wheelchair or cannot confidently walk an extended distance over snow and ice. If you have concerns about you or a member of your group's ability to handle the conditions, please contact us to discuss prior to booking.
  • This tour does not include skiing or snowboarding, nor is there the time to arrange your own skiing and snowboarding while at the resort.
  • There are a few days in the year that the monkeys might not come down to the park or that the monkeys leave the park early. While this is unlikely to happen, it is possible and is outside of our control.
  • While unlikely, should weather or road conditions make it impossible to access Shiga Kogen, we would switch the activity to a visit to Zenko-ji Temple. As we cannot confirm weather conditions until the day of the tour, we would not be able to notify guests of the change in advance.
  • Infants (0-5) are free of charge. (No tour meal is included. Please order foods directly from the restaurant.)
  • This tour is insured however as the guest, you are required to have your own travel insurance which covers snow activities including riding chairlifts and using snowdrives, snowscoots, sleds, and tubes. Please confirm that your insurance policy covers this activity prior to the tour.
  • The temperature in the Shiga Highlands in the winter is cold and can be minus 5 – 10 degrees. Dress in warm, waterproof clothing and boots for snow activities. Snow outfits (snow jackets, pants, gloves, snow boots) are available to rent for ¥500 each. Crampons may be purchased at Snow Monkey Park, if needed.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Showing 1-5 of 52 reviews with 5 stars

Great tour

Published on Mar, 2024

What a great tour. Our tour guide Kunihiko Endo was wonderful. So helpful and informative. He was prompt and understanding. Tour itself was amazing, so much fun with all the toys and a great walk to the monkey Forrest

Great day!

Published on Mar, 2024

Had an awesome day, Endo was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Great for kids and adults. Would definitely recommend!

Exceptional tour

Published on Mar, 2024

Extremely fun snow day in Nagano. Good snow activities for non-skiers/snowboarders. Great views, too. Our guide, Kieron, was very engaging and attentive. He made sure we were safe in the activities and that we had a fun time. Our driver Taka was an expert in navigating the difficult roads. Overall, a wonderfully curated and run tour!

Amazing Snow Monkeys experience, once in a lifetime!

Published on Feb, 2024

We had a wonderful time in this tour. The snow monkeys are truly a once in a lifetime experience, we will take those memories with us!! Jens, our tour guide, was outstanding!! Thank you for making it an incredible experience. Highly, highly recommend !!

KIERON IS THE BEST TOUR GUIDE EVER!! HE DESERVES A RAISE AND MORE!!! 10/10 TY KIERON! Will be back for him!

Published on Feb, 2024

Booked this tip through Klook last minute and Kieron was our tour guide, definitely the highlight of our first trip to Japan!! We absolutely enjoyed our time here in Nagano mostly due to Kieron his hospitality, knowledge and flexibility was impeccable! He went above and beyond to cater to our needs and made us feel like we need to buy our next home here in Nagano, we loved him sooo so much as our guide! Can’t forget our amazing driver!! He was smooth, timely and skillful! Thank you so much Kieron, he deserves a raise and more!!

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