Nagano Adventure: Snow Monkeys & Zen-koji Temple

Discover Zenkoji Temple and Snow Monkey Park on a customizable, guided full-day trip. Perfect for families, friends, and couples seeking adventure and history in Nagano.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park - Visitors to the Snow Monkey Park in Japan can observe wild Japanese macaques (snow monkeys) bathing in natural hot springs, surrounded by scenic landscapes. It offers a unique and enchanting wildlife experience, allowing travelers to witness these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. The park provides an…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • English Speaking Driver
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pickup and Drop off
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entry/ admission fee
Additional Information

Experience the ultimate blend of fun and entertainment tailored for families, friends, couples, and groups. This unforgettable tour promises to create lasting memories. En route to Nagano, marvel at the breathtaking scenery and the majestic view of Mt. Fuji.
Delve into the rich history of Zen-koji Temple, home to the revered Buddha statue, dating back to…

Location
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
6845 Heion,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(12 Ratings)
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Tristan
Jan 9, 2025
A great day out! - A really great day out to see the Snow Monkeys which was one of the highlights of our family trip to Japan. It is a big day, and a lot of driving, but worth it. Our driver, Yoshi, was very accommodating and knowledgeable. At the monkey park we purchased ice spikes for our shoes (about Y1300 each) and these made the walk on the ice and snow to the Monkeys (about 1.6kms) a lot faster and easier. The old Onsen town was great as well. We didn’t get to the temple as we spent too much time at the monkey park, but the temple wasn’t a priority for us. A highly recommended day out. I should also mention that when we left a hat in the car at the end of the trip, Yoshi went out of his way to get it back to us which was really appreciated.
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E_v
Jan 5, 2025
Awesome! - Yoshi made our experience so easy! We started at 6 am which made it faster and less congested getting to Snow Monkey Park. I loved his flexibility and he was very knowledgeable!
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Loreen_b
Dec 28, 2024
We had an amazing day... - We had an amazing day with Yossi. He was very engaging , was a great driver and taught us many things about Japan and the area . Highly recommend him !
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Joseph_f
Dec 28, 2024
Absolutely incredible.... - Absolutely incredible. Our guide Yoshi was the best. He picked us up right on time in our hotel lobby and drove us to Nagano for an amazing day. The Snow Monkey park is truly one of the best things I’ve ever seen. Yoshi then took us to Shiba Onsen to experience the hot springs and then to Nagano for the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan. Seriously, just book this trip. As long as you don’t mind a few hours in the car (and if you’re an American tourist, you knowlittle road trip is good for the soul) hop in and go have one of the best days of your trip.
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Stevoh800
Dec 27, 2024
Amazing company, amazing trip - What an amazing trip, we booked this last minute and was not sure about the long drive. Our tour guide Ali was amazing he was so knowledgeable and nothing was a hassle. The monkey sanctuary is amazing, we then went to a temple and Ali walked us around telling us all about it. can not recommend this company or the trip enough.
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Paul_s
Aug 6, 2024
Monkeys, very interactive - Overall outstanding. You walk right next to the monkeys in their environment. Went in the summer, still worth seeing. It is 3.5 hour drive from Tokyo and 30 minute hike with some steep spots.
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Brad_p
Jul 26, 2024
Great Day! - What an amazing day. The monkeys were very cute. Our guide was very responsible and very kind. He was informative as well teaching us and helping us. I can not thank him enough for a great experience!!!
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W5017bdchristianr
Jul 16, 2024
Memorable trip to the heart of Honshū - Amazing trip to the heartland of Honshu, featuring unforgettable sights and experiences. Service-minded and flexible driver. Well worth the money, as this is not easy to organize as an independent traveler on a day trip from Tokyo.
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Yaumaris_p
Dec 21, 2024
Nice - Nice experience , but it was not worth the price and the driver didn’t explain anything he was just a driver not a guide tour
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Kirsten_m
Jan 9, 2025
Mixed experience for expensive tour - Pros: Snow Monkeys! A warm car waiting for us on a cold, snowy day. It was great to have Yoshi’s guidance visiting Zenkoji shrine. Cons: Yoshi was 30 min late picking us up. No lunch plans were made even though we informed the company in advance that we are vegan (hard to find in Japan). Matsushirojo castle is not great to visit in winter.
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