1-Day Winter Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake | 8 hours to 9 hours

21 Reviews | Nagano
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Start from Chuo Bus Terminal
2 Adults x $148.64
$297.28
Approx Total
$297.28
Starting point:
Chuo Terminal, 県道 38 号線, 豊郷 野沢温泉村 下高井郡 長野県 389-2502, Japan
Start from Nozawa Grand Hotel
2 Adults x $148.64
$297.28
Approx Total
$297.28
Starting point:
Nozawa Grand Hotel, 8888 Toyosato, Nozawaonsen, Shimotakai District, Nagano 389-2502, Japan

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Lunch
  • Guided 'sake'-tasting
  • Transport from / to Nozawa Onsen and all listed destinations
  • Guided tour at Zenko-ji Temple
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park entry ticket
  • Additional food, snacks & drinks
  • Optional entrance fee to the inner sanctuary of Zenko-ji Temple
  • Shinkansen / 'Bullet Train' tickets
  • Accommodation

Overview

Take in some of the highlights of Nagano with this engaging tour starting with a morning visit to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and its world-famous hot spring-bathing monkeys, followed by a warming winter lunch and afternoon exploration of Zenko-ji - one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan. Led by a locally-based English-speaking guide and including a sake tasting experience to bring the tour to an indulgent conclusion this tour is a great way to enjoy the best of Nagano in winter!

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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
  • This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking including to and from the monkey park along a 1.6km (1 mile), unsealed forest trail. Please sure your footwear is approriate and you are dressed accordingly for the season.
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for mobility-impaired travels. Should you have any concerns about your ability to join the tour, please contact us to discuss prior to booking.
  • Guests are required to follow the Snow Monkey Park rules at all times. Guests are not permitted to touch, hold, feed or bathe with the monkeys at any time.
  • There are no barriers separating the monkeys from visitors to the park. Please ensure you keep a minimum distance of 1 to 2 meters between yourself and the monkeys. Your guide will explain the rules prior to entering the park.
  • From mid-December until early-April the trail and park are likely to be affected by snow and ice. Please ensure that you are wearing suitable shoes/boots and warm clothing. If required, rental boots are available close to the monkey park and crampons (metal spikes that attach underneath your shoes/boots) can also be purchased. From mid-December until early-March please wear suitable clothing for temperatures potentially below 0°C (and as low as -10°C).
  • During the winter it is common to see the monkeys enjoying the hot spring however from spring up to autumn there will be times where the monkeys play or eat in the water, however please note that the monkeys are wild animals and there is no guarantee that there will be monkeys in the bath.
  • There are a few days in the year that the monkeys might not come down to the park, arrive late or leave early. While this is unlikely, it is possible and outside of our control.
  • This tour includes lunch at 'Japanese Dining GOEN', a popular local restaurant. On rare occasions it may not be possible to use this restaurant in which case we would switch to another, comparable location. Please note that the restaurant may change their menu from time-to-time and the tour lunch may different to images shown on this page.
  • This tour is scheduled to conclude at Nozawa Onsen by 18:00. However, due to weather and road conditions in winter we cannot guarantee the end time.

Free Cancellation

June 10100% refund
June 11No 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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Great guide and amazing apple pies

Published on Mar, 2025

We had such a wonderful time at the snow monkeys. It was snowing when we were there and everything looked so pretty. The lunch was one of the best we had all trip and in a beautiful hotel. Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable about all things. Local to the area and spoke great English. We had a small group and he was kind enough to shuffle the times around for just the two of us so we could get to Nagano station in time for our train. The apples pies he showed us in Nagano were the best I’ve ever eaten!

Best Tour with all the Best Things to do and see in Nagano!

Published on Mar, 2025

The absolute best tour have ever been on, was just incredible! Ryusei (Yama) our tour guide was 5 stars and so engaging, insightful and accommodating!!

We had an exeptional tour with Jens!

Published on Mar, 2025

We had a wonderful day with Jens and Umematsu. Both were professional and full of great information to share. In addition, they were extremely patient and flexible, and accommodated us in every way. Our time with them exceeded our expectations, and we could not have been happier with our tour. Thank you, Jens and Umematsu, and we hope to see you again on our next visit to Japan!

Best 1 day tour by Snow Monkey

Published on Mar, 2025

We had an amazing experience with tour guide Ryusei (Yama), who was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. He shared fascinating insights, making the journey smooth and enriching. Watching the snow monkeys soak in the hot springs was unforgettable, and Yama ensured a comfortable trek. Zenko-ji Temple’s history came alive through his storytelling. Lunch featured delicious local specialties, and the sake tasting was a perfect way to end the tour. Well-organized and stress-free—highly recommend this tour for an enriching Nagano experience!

Great tour and great experience

Published on Mar, 2025

It’s a great tour! It’s an amazing experience to see many snow monkeys in a close range. You can even found them playing besides you! The lunch was in a restaurant modified from an ancient house. The Japanese style lunch was delicious and the atmosphere was great too.Our guide Kieron is very kind and helpful. He and our driver Umematsu-san even provided some antiskid shoe covers crampons for the group for helping us better walked in the trail to the Snow Monkey Park. Kieron is also very knowledgeable to introduce various aspects about the snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, and sake. Strongly recommend the tour!

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