• Zenko-ji Temple - Discover Zenko Ji Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist temples and a Registered National Treasure. With nearly 1400 years of history filled with legends and myths, your English-speaking guide will lead you through the temple, allowing you to explore its rich heritage.
• MONZEN TERRACE ENYA - Experience luxury in Nagano with delicious food and a peaceful lunch environment. The first floor offers spacious seating and counter seats for quick stops, while the second floor features relaxing sofas and an open terrace where dogs are welcome. It’s perfect for various occasions, including family meals, gatherings with friends, and drinking parties.
• Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park - Established in 1964, this is the only place in the world where monkeys bathe in hot springs. Located in the valley of the Yokoyu River, sourced from Shiga-Kogen in the Joshinetsu-Kogen National Park, the park is buried in snow for almost a third of the year. Despite the harsh conditions, it is a paradise for monkeys. With no barriers between you and the monkeys, you can observe them up close as they roam freely. Your English-speaking guide will introduce you to these unique creatures and give you ample time to explore.
• Obuse-machi - Obuse (小布施) is a charming town in northern Nagano Prefecture, known for its picturesque town center. The famous Edo Period woodblock painter Hokusai, best known for “The Great Wave off Kanagawa,” spent his later years here with his patron and student, Takai Kozan, a wealthy local merchant and art enthusiast.

Several town highlights are related to the artist and his patron, including the Hokusai Museum, the Takai Kozan Museum, and the painted ceiling of a local temple. Obuse is also renowned for its seasonal produce, especially locally grown chestnuts.

1. Hokusai Museum
   Hokusai (北斎, 1760-1849) is one of the most celebrated Edo Period painters, famous for his ukiyo-e woodblock series “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji,” which includes the iconic “Great Wave off Kanagawa.”
2. Old Town
   During the Edo Period (1603-1867), Obuse thrived as a town rich in art and culture.

• Private transportation
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• All fees and/or taxes

• Lunch
• entry tickets

On this full-day journey, see two of the great sights close to Nagano. Discover the serene grounds of Zenko-ji, a beautiful temple famous for its ancient Buddhist statue. Before traveling down a lovely woodland walk to the home of the snow monkeys, a troop of native macaques renowned for their ability to live in the snow and bathe in the nearby hot spring. Discover Zenko-ji, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan. Take a break from sightseeing and have lunch & Sake testing at Monzen Terrace beautiful hotel. Visit the Snow Monkey Park to learn more about snow monkeys in their natural environment. Visit a restaurant close to Nagano and have a typical Japanese meal. Note. Total tour will be 8 to 10 hours including traveling.

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