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Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen | 8 hours

66 Reviews | Nagano
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Public Transport+ Tokyo train
2 Adults x $560.81
$1,121.62
Approx Total
$1,121.62
Public Transport+Train ticket: Public Transportation (train, bus or other public transportation) with train tickets from/to Tokyo
Public Transportation
2 Adults x $421.26
$842.52
Approx Total
$842.52
Public Transportation : Train, Bus or other public transportation.
Private Vehicle + Tokyo train
2 Adults x $1,108.64
$2,217.28
Approx Total
$2,217.28
Private Vehicle w/ Tokyo train: Private tour also includes round-trip bullet train from Tokyo (must be booked 2 weeks from tour date).
Private Vehicle
2 Adults x $969.08
$1,938.16
Approx Total
$1,938.16
Private tour : The tour will start at Nagano Station at 8:45 AM with private vehicle.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels within Central Nagano only)
  • Private tour with English-speaking (or other available language) tour guide
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Transportation within Nagano City
  • Food and drinks
  • Onsen (hot spring) fee: 700 JPY per person
  • Other optional activities for guests .
  • Entrance fee to Zenko-ji Temple, Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park for the guests

Overview

On this tour, spend a full-day in Nagano exploring the city and enjoying what this quaint town has to offer. Your English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nagano Train Station at 8:45 AM. You will either take public transportation (train and bus) or private chartered vehicle around town based on your booking. Immerse yourself in the city's culture and visit major Nagano attractions such as Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, the famous Zenkoji Temple, Chikuma River, Obuse Town, and relax in a traditional onsen/ hot spring (optional).

Meeting points

Nagano Station
Kurita, Nagano, 380-0921, Japan

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Itinerary

  • Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

    The Jigokudani Monkey Park (地獄谷野猿公苑, Jigokudani Yaen Kōen) offers visitors the unique experience of seeing wild monkeys bathing in a natural hot spring. The park is inhabited by Japanese Macaques, which are also known as Snow Monkeys.

    2 hours

  • Zenko-ji Temple

    ZenkĹŤ-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Nagano, Japan. The temple was built in the 7th century. The modern city of Nagano began as a town built around the temple.

    1 hour

  • Obuse

    Obuse is a small historic town in Nagano. You can enjoy Onsen or Sake Experience here

    2 hours

  • Hokusai Museum

    A must-visit destination for art lovers and fans of the renowned artist Hokusai.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Wheelchair accessible at most places (not including Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park)
  • For this tour, if we provide train tickets: we will send train tickets to the guests’ hotel in Tokyo (the hotel which guests are staying at before their Nagano trip). Please provide: 1) Hotel Name in Tokyo, 2) Guest Name who booked the hotel, 3) Confirmation Number, and 4) Dates of Stay at the hotel in Tokyo.
  • Snow Monkeys in warmer seasons: The snow starts to melt in March, and the snow monkeys may not bathe as often as they did in the winter to keep warm. Guests may see the snow monkeys taking a swim as the park staff gives them lunch, but unlike winter months, there are definitely days when the monkeys just do not feel like entering the bath. When it is warm and the sun is out, the monkeys tend to be more active and move around the area. The monkeys are more likely to be grooming in the warmer seasons. While Winter is not the only time to see snow monkeys, please note that they are wild animals and it is difficult to predict their behavior. You can still visit the Snow Monkey Park, but seeing the snow monkeys and watching them bathe is not always guaranteed.
  • Guests must provide information (name, age) of each guest. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
  • Age Requirement: Guests of all ages can attend this tour, but a booking must be made for each person. Adult pricing applies to guests age 12 to 99. Child pricing applies to guests age 6 – 11. Young child pricing applies to guests age 1 – 5. In this private group tour, there must be at least one person that is 18 years or older.
  • PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM: After your booking, you will receive a link to the Nagano Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Nagano Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before  your tour date.
  • Once you’ve booked the Nagano Full Day Tour with Japan Awaits you’ll receive a form with a variety of itinerary options to suit your vehicle option and essential information to complete your booking.
  • How far in advance should I book?Preparing a customized tour requires some time, especially if reservations for restaurants or other venues are required. We recommend making a reservation as early as possible. Ideally, it should be 3 months before your travel date, or 1 month before the travel date at the very least. For Custom Tour bookings that are requested with less than 7 days before the travel date, we may not be able to arrange your custom tour in time so your booking request may be cancelled and you will receive a full refund.
  • Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
  • Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today.

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Fantastic snow monkey and nearby cultural tour

Published on May, 2025

Fantastic tour of the snow monkeys and nearby cultural sites. Our tour guide Kunihiko was extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Would 100% recommend.

It was a private tour...

Published on Apr, 2025

It was a private tour with a great guide. Hori knew a lot about the region as well as the snow monkeys. Managed some great photos and then had an interesting walk around Obuse before a Sake tasting session. Worth the cost of the private guide as we were also interested in learning about the Nagano Prefecture and Hori was able to do this for us.

Snow Monkey and Zenko-ji Tour with Hori

Published on Mar, 2025

Our tour guide was Hori and he was absolutely fantastic! His knowledge of the area and history behind everything was great. Our experience was so much fun. The hike was icy when we went in March so I definitely recommend having good traction shoes or spikes to go up and down the path. It is well worth the walk to see the monkeys in their natural habitat. The Zenko-ji temple was beautiful and wonderful to walk around.

Great experience in Nagano

Published on Jan, 2025

We had an amazing experience on this tour. Hori, our tour guide, took us to the snow monkey park, lunch, and Obuse. He was knowledgeable and friendly. Having someone guide you that is knowledge of the area and spoke Japanese allowed us to better focus on the experience.

Great Tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

We had the best time on this tour with Horiuchi Hiroaki-san as our tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, resourceful, professional, and friendly. The driver, Mr. Takahashi, was also excellent. It was a worry-free day thanks to our guide's wonderful planning! I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see Nagano but is tight on time because thanks to our guide and driver we were able to see all of the highlights in one day!

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