Nagano Private Tour: Explore Cultural Heritage

Explore Nagano’s iconic sites with a private tour. Enjoy personalized insights, local cuisine, and stunning views with an English-speaking driver.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zenko-ji Temple - Discover Zenko-ji Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist temples and a Registered National Treasure. With nearly 1400 years of history rich in legend and myth, an English-speaking guide will assist you in exploring the temple and its fascinating stories.
  • Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park - Established in 1964, this is the only place…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking driver
  • Customizable itinerary
  • Admission fees
  • Highway tolls and gas
  • Photo assistance at major spots
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Join an extraordinary journey through Nagano’s stunning landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage with our exclusive Private Tour, guided by a skilled English-speaking driver. Explore the area’s renowned attractions, such as the famous Jigokudani Monkey Park, the tranquil Zenko-ji Temple, and the impressive Matsushiro Castle, while receiving personalized…

Location
Zenko-ji Temple
I-491 Nagano Motoyoshicho
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(36 Ratings)
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Mary_w
Apr 20, 2026
Excellent tour and excellent value! - I was picked up an hour and a half away from the usual Nagano and dropped back off early for another appointment. The driver was excellent - in attitude, helpfulness, and English skills. I have a hidden disability, and he even helped me up and down the stairs to the snow monkeys himself!
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Travellingbee338
Apr 11, 2026
Monkeys and Hot Springs - Our guide Sarfy was wonderful. We had a fabulous day that exceeded our expectations. The van was clean, Sarfy is a great driver, the sun was shining and we saw so many monkeys at Nagano. This was our first tour of the trip and it will be hard for other guides to do better than today. Thank you Sarfy!
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E905pnrachelp
Apr 9, 2026
Beautiful Japan, amazing monkeys - Sherry arrived on time in a very clean and well appointed Lexus. He was friendly and helpful. Willing to stop when ever we wanted and provided timely advice to keep us on track. He even allowed my son to hot spot to his phone for the long drive home. The monkeys were amazing. They walked around us and we could get very close. Super impressed. The temple we went to next was beautiful. Cherry Blossums as well! Thank you Sherry!
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Laurel_f
Mar 29, 2026
Wonderful day! - We had such a wonderful day with Sarfy! Hands down one of the best travel days we have had. The snow monkeys were wonderful!
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Rehanab2016
Mar 27, 2026
Tour from tokyo - Sarfraz was very personable and extremely accommodating to my requirements and requests. He went out of his way to make it an enjoyable day.
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Pabnntig
Mar 16, 2026
Highly recommend! - We loved our tour with Surfy. The vehicle was spacious and very comfortable and Surfy is a great driver! He happily answered our questions and was very patient waiting for us to finish our lunch. The monkeys were so gentle and super cute. It was incredible to see them so close. We finished off with a stop at Matsumoto Castle where we saw our first cherry blossom. Fantastic day!
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Michelle_m
Mar 15, 2026
Snow Monkeys in Nagano - Sandra was prompt and knowledgeable. He was very courteous and was concerned about us having a good experience.
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Christopherar1074sl
Mar 12, 2026
Day trips to Nagano Monkey Park - Nice visit to the monkey park. Surfy our driver was very safe and professional. Marsumoto Castle is worth visiting and we had some great views of Mt. Fuji on our return to Tokyo from Highway 20.
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Adrian_m
Mar 9, 2026
Day Trip to Nagano - Our driver was very courteous, knowledgeable and fun. We were picked up from Nagano Station and taken to the Snow Monkeys Park followed by Zenkoji temple with lunch in between. We really appreciated being able to tailor the time spent at each location to our specific interests. It was a memorable day.
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Doreen
Apr 17, 2026
Lesson learned the hard way - We saw two out of the six scheduled on our itinerary and then return to the hotel. Hugely disappointing.
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From $550 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).