Private Snow Monkey Tour: Resort Hop and Sightsee from Nagano or Nagano's 5 main ski resorts

Embark on a private snow monkey tour from Nagano or its main ski resorts. Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park, explore historic Obuse, and indulge in Nagano’s renowned food culture.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park - Once your tour begins, you will board our private tour vehicle and leave the city behind as you are transported to the Snow Monkey Park, located in the onsen town Yudanaka at the foot of the mountains. Your guide will take you along the forest trail which leads to the park and into Jigokudani - rather dramatically…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Guided tour at Zenko-ji Temple & Obuse Town
  • Private Tour guide
  • Sake Tasting
  • Snow Monkey Park entry tickets
Additional Information

Starting from Nagano City or any of Nagano’s five main ski resorts (Hakuba, Shiga Kogen, Nozawa Onsen, Myoko Kogen, Madarao Kogen), we will pick your group up in our private vehicle for a personalized tour and return you to the pick-up location or Nagano City. On this tour, you’ll visit the renowned Jigokudani Monkey Park to learn about the unique…

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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S573brcarolb
Feb 21, 2025
Snow Monkeys, Temple and more! So fun! - A must do in HAKUBA Valley! Joyce was a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable and super accommodating. Nishi was a great diver too!
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Richfromaus
Feb 9, 2025
A great day on private tour with Snow Monkey Resorts! - We recently enjoyed a private tour of the Jigokudani Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple area, and sake tasting with Snow Monkeys Resort, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Booking and payment on the Snow Monkeys Resort website was incredibly simple and straightforward. I booked just a day or two in advance, and I requested a little birthday cake at the restaurant to celebrate my wife's birthday. The team’s communication via email was prompt and excellent, making the process a breeze. We were warmly greeted at our hotel reception by our wonderful guide, Joyce, and our lovely driver, Nishi. The van provided was clean and spacious, making for a comfortable journey. Our group consisted of myself, my wife, and our 3-year-old toddler, and both Joyce and Nishi were extremely accommodating of our needs throughout the day. Their flexibility with the schedule was a huge help, and we never felt rushed. Instead, we felt well taken care of. For anyone looking for a more bespoke and personalized experience, I would definitely recommend booking this Private Snow Monkey tour with Snow Monkeys Resort. It's a fantastic way to see the sights and make lasting memories!
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Brianav9076ie
Feb 9, 2025
Fantastic experience seeing snow monkeys in hot springs - WOW!! This was a highlight of our whole Japan trip - our tour guide Jens was incredible, friendly and hospitable right from the start. The temple visit was more impactful because of Jens’s knowledge and guidance - having him lead us through the space was so helpful to better understand what we were seeing. Sake tasting (lots of sake!) and a tasty traditional lunch were a treat before visiting the monkey park, where the monkeys run amok among visitors - so beautiful to see them keeping warm in the hot springs…NatGeo-level pics!! After a quick stop in a small town to enjoy local chestnut ice cream, an easy bus ride back to Hakuba. Huge thank you to Jens and Snow Monkey Resorts for an experience we will remember forever - 10/10 would recommend!!
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Escape692831
Feb 1, 2025
Nagano Snow Monkey Park Day Tour - Snow Monkey Park is worth a visit. The charter service is very professional, helping us family planning the trip is great. The tour guide Mr. Tatsukawa also took us very carefully. It is recommended that you can actively contact a reminder a few days before departure. In short, a very pleasant journey.
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C7735wjcarolinem
Jan 27, 2025
Fantastic family day tour of Nagano and Snow Monkeys. - We were collected from our accomodation in Hakuba. This was the start of a huge day as there were 8 adults and 3 children and lots of luggage. This tour was organised after our stay in Hakuba. and we were leaving the area that night. Joyce met us and immediately had everything organised. The day was really interesting and Joyce gave us loads of information that was interesting but not overwhelming. We had a beautiful lunch and lots of stops and of course got see the Snow Monkeys. We would highly recommend this day trip as it was informative but also loads of fun.
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Hannahthedog
Jan 20, 2025
Must do. Best guided tour. - Do this event with this company. The experience was one of the best days, and greatest tour, we have taken globally. Every detail was one point. Our guide Devin was outstanding. He is personable, open to any question, and encyclopedic in his knowledge of all things Japan (even beyond the tour). The monkey park was a memorable and jaw dropping experience. Proximity to these beautiful animals should not be missed.
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E8441tvandreab
Jan 17, 2025
Unforgettable Adventure in Nagano - Throughout our entire trip to Japan, this was one of the best experiences we had. Communication with the company from the very beginning was incredibly easy, which was a huge plus as it allowed us to organize the day without any issues. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by Joyce, our guide, who gave us the most incredible tour. From seeing the monkeys and the scenic hike to the delicious lunch, every moment was simply spectacular. And let’s not forget the visit to Nagano! Exploring the temples, learning about their history, and enjoying the sake tasting gave us a deeper connection to Japanese culture. This tour is a must for anyone visiting Nagano, and I highly recommend it. Don’t miss out on such an amazing experience!
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Lisa_f
Jan 12, 2025
Best snow monkey tour - The best snow monkey tour! We had Lin and she went above and beyond to get us to the monkeys. This was no mean feat as I’m using a wheelchair and struggling to walk due to illness. Loved Obuse village and visited a lovely temple that was actually wheelchair accessible. I would highlight recommend this tour!
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Janeenm549
Dec 30, 2024
Follow the snow monkey - It was a great tour with so many highlights. Kevin was a great tour guide - friendly and has so much knowledge to share. A great day had by alll!
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Northstar07154457722
Dec 29, 2024
Excellent Guide! - Kieron is an amazing guide! We enjoyed a lot his presence, energy, explanations! It was a great educational experience. He is very patient, careful, thoughtful. I totally recommend this tour, specially visiting Zenko-ji Temple. We loved it!
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