SNOW MONKEY PRIVATE TOUR

©︎Jigokudani Yaen Koen
©︎Jigokudani Yaen Koen
Zenkoji Buddhist Temple in Nagano City
Zenkoji Buddhist Temple in Nagano City

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Overview

TOUR FARE：TAX INCLUDED

CHILD FARE: Children (6-11 years old): 18,000 JPY / PAX   The price includes tax, admission, transportation (Bullet Train / Local Train / Bus), English-speaking guide, pick-up and drop-off service. Lunch is not included. Infant (0-5 years old) is free.

Tiered Pricing

1 person ￥108,000 per/person ￥108,000 total
2 persons ￥68,000 per/person ￥136,000 total
3 persons ￥55,000 per/person ￥165,000 total
4 persons ￥49,000 per/person ￥196,000 total
5 persons ￥45,000 per/person ￥225,000 total
  • TOKYO
  • 11 HOURS (6:30 am to 5:30 pm)
  • AVAILABLE FROM DEC. TO APR. (MONDAY TO FRIDAY)
  • ENGLISH
  • PICK-UP FROM MOST HOTEL within the 23 wards of Tokyo
  • BULLET TRAIN RIDE (TOKYO – NAGANO) / SNOW MONKEY PARK / ZENKOJI BUDDHIST TEMPLE
  • MIN: 1 guest MAX: 5 guests

Description

This is an exclusive private tour to the world-famous Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen-Koen) in Nagano Prefecture. Although it’s a popular sightseeing spot in Japan, it can be challenging for international tourists to visit from Tokyo due to its location. Now, our licensed and experienced English-speaking guide will take you into the fascinating world of Japanese macaques. You’ll also have the chance to experience Japan’s high-tech fast train, the Shinkansen (Bullet Train), on your way to Nagano Station. During the train ride, you can enjoy views of rural landscapes surrounded by mountains. If time allows, the guide can also take you to one of Japan’s most famous and important Buddhist temples, Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City (optional), or you can relax in a public hot spring bath (optional). The tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off for your convenience.

Itinerary

  • 1

    Tour starts at 6:30 am from your Hotel.

  • 2

    Tokyo Station & Bullet Train Ride

    After being picked up from your hotel, your guide will accompany you to Tokyo Station via subway or local JR train. From there, we’ll board Japan’s high-speed Bullet Train to Nagano. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours, allowing you to relax and enjoy the comfort of the Shinkansen. (Please note: Non-reserved seating is typically provided.)

    Approx. 90-minute train ride

  • 3

    Nagano Station & Express Bus Ride (or Local Train Ride)

    We will transfer to either an express bus or a local train to reach the base of the Snow Monkey Park. Along the way, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding snow-covered mountains.

    Approx. 60-minute bus or train ride

  • 4

    Snow Monkey Park

    We will take a pleasant 40-minute walk on the trail that lead you to the park. (In winter, trail is covered with snow and ice, so mountain boots or proper gears need to be required.)  Experience the world-famous Snow Monkey Park, known as one of the few places in the world where wild monkeys (Japanese macaques) enjoy soaking in outdoor hot spring baths. After visiting the park, you have the option to enjoy lunch at Enza Cafe, located at the base of Snow Monkey Park.   Approx. 40-minute on the trail and 60-minute at the park

  • 5

    Zenkoji Buddhist Temple

    We will either take an express bus directly to Nagano Station or a local bus to Yudanaka Station, followed by a local train to Nagano Station. From there, we’ll visit Zenkoji Temple, one of Japan’s most renowned Buddhist temples, established in the 8th century.

    Approx. 40-minute

  • 6

    Back to Tokyo

    Finally, we will board the bullet train bound for Tokyo. Upon arriving at Tokyo Station, your guide will escort you back to your hotel in Tokyo via local JR train or subway.

    Approx. 90-minute train ride

Remarks

1 The tour operates in December, January, February, March, and April, and Monday through Friday, with no service during New Year’s holidays or peak tourist seasons.
2 Subway, specifically Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway, along with the possibility of JR trains, serves as the primary mode of transportation for providing pick-up and drop-off services.
3 Due to weather condition or other operational reasons, the itinerary may be subject to change or certain visits may be omitted or substituted. Even in such circumstances, the tour may not be canceled, and the tour fare will not be refunded.
4 If your hotel is situated outside our designated pick-up range and alternative transportation, such as a subway, is not feasible, guests are responsible for covering the fare. This includes the cost for both the guide’s transportation to the first destination and from the last destination back to your hotel.
5 The tour involves a significant amount of walking outdoors in snowy and icy conditions. During the snow season, we recommend wearing mountain boots or appropriate foot ware. Also Please prepare rain gear, such as umbrellas or a raincoat, in case of bad weather.
6 The price includes tax, admission fees, round-trip Shinkansen tickets (non-reserved class), local train or bus transportation, an English-speaking guide, and pick-up and drop-off services. Please note that lunch and drinks are not included. We offer a special rate for Japan Rail Pass holders—please inquire if you have a JR Pass.