- 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 translating to ‘Hell’s Valley’. Home to the only troop of monkeys in the entire world known to bathe in hot springs, there are no barriers separating you from the wild monkeys, making this a unique and memorable experience.
Your guide will introduce these truly curious creatures and provide you time to enjoy the unique experience of observing them in close proximity. Make sure to bring your camera as you`re going to need it!
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Guided tour at Zenko-ji Temple & Obuse Town
- Private Tour guide
- Sake Tasting
- Snow Monkey Park entry tickets
Beginning from Nagano City or any of the 5 popular ski resorts of Nagano (Hakuba, Shiga Kogen, Nozawa Onsen, Myoko Kogen, Madarao Kogen), your party will be collected in our private vehicle for your exclusive tour, concluding with a drop-off at Nagano or one of the same 5 ski resorts.
During this tour, you will explore the renowned Jigokudani Monkey Park and discover what makes its monkey inhabitants stand out. You’ll also savour lunch at a local restaurant, providing a taste of Nagano’s celebrated culinary scene.
Visitors will get an opportunity to amble the captivating lanes of the historic Obuse town, and appreciate its preserved Edo period constructions. Moreover, you will visit Zenko-ji, an esteemed ancient Buddhist temple boasting Japan’s first recorded Buddhist statue.
The tour also includes a Sake tasting activity with comprehensive commentaries from your guide (non-alcoholic variants are available).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.