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Nagano Snow Monkey Tour: Thermal Baths & Sukiyaki Lunch
4.5
74 Ratings
Shinjuku City
Escape the bustling city of Tokyo and embark on a thrilling 1-day tour to Nagano Prefecture. Witness the famous snow monkeys bathing in thermal water and marvel at the illuminated kamakura snow huts. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure!
Escape the bustling city of Tokyo and embark on a thrilling 1-day tour to Nagano Prefecture. Witness the famous snow monkeys bathing in thermal water and marvel at the illuminated kamakura snow huts. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure!
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park - Witness the renowned snow monkeys as they soak in hot springs!
(It requires a walk of over 30 minutes from the Parking Area to reach Jigokudani Yaen-koen)
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Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park - Witness the renowned snow monkeys as they soak in hot springs!
(It requires a walk of over 30 minutes from the Parking Area to reach Jigokudani Yaen-koen)
What's Included
- Lunch
- English guide
- Lunch
- English guide
Additional Information
Embark on a day trip from Tokyo to the scenic Nagano Prefecture!
Depart from the Shinjuku area (LOVE OBJECT) at 08:00 (please gather by 07:45).
Savor a traditional Japanese meal with beef sukiyaki for lunch!
After lunch, visit the renowned Jigoku Valley to witness the famous monkeys enjoying the thermal baths!
Conclude the day by experiencing the…
Embark on a day trip from Tokyo to the scenic Nagano Prefecture!
Depart from the Shinjuku area (LOVE OBJECT) at 08:00 (please gather by 07:45).
Savor a traditional Japanese meal with beef sukiyaki for lunch!
After lunch, visit the renowned Jigoku Valley to witness the famous monkeys enjoying the thermal baths!
Conclude the day by experiencing the enchanting kamakura snow huts illuminated beautifully! Kamakura no Sato is available from January 20th to February 26th.
Return to Shinjuku around 20:00 (For tours from January 24 to February 28, including a visit to Kamakura no Sato, the return to Shinjuku will be around 21:00).
- This tour will be guided in English.
- As it is stipulated by the law of Japan, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- After the scheduled departure time, we will depart at the discretion of our staff, so please strictly observe the meeting time.
- Scheduled times and contents are subject to change depending on road conditions.
- Please note that the monkeys of Jigoku Valley are wild animals and might not be present when we visit the Jikoku valley. Do not engage with the monkeys and do not stare them in the eye as they might become violent.
- Please note that the monkeys do not spend the majority of their time in the water.
- Please note that the lunch described above might have a different menu according to provisions.
- Please note that the Kamakura no Sato Festival Kamakura no Sato is only for late January to late February 26th. -There is snow and ice. Please prepare equipment such as snow boots and anti-slip.
- Depending on the number of participants, the coach size may vary (medium or small size)
- Please note that it will takes more than 30 mins by walking from the Parking Area to Jigokudani Yaen-koen
- Please come prepared with non-slip shoes
- Please note that the lunch served will be “Beef Sukiyaki”. If you do not wish to eat beef, please let us know an alternative when you make your reservation by sending us a message. Other meat options include pork instead of beef, vegetarian (including egg and dairy) or vegan (entirely plant-based). Fish and chicken are not available.
- Please note that from mid-March, monkeys may not enter the hot springs depending on the weather on that day. Even in late March, on days when it snows you are more likely to see monkeys.
Location
“LOVE” (Robert Indiana)
Shinjuku LOVE Object
please be there by 7:45am
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(74 Ratings)
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Anne_r
Feb 26, 2025
Best Way to See Snow Monkeys from Tokyo - What a magical experience to see the snow monkeys and ice huts with knowledgeable guides fluent in English and French. I had my doubts about so many hours in the bus, but they break it up in such a way and with ample walking at the park that it doesn’t seem that long, even when as in my case traveling with a small child. Guides really went out of their way to welcome us, holding a little oragami display and cultural art lesson for the under 10s en route. They also made sure I was ok to carry my 2-year old 15 kilo er up the hill in the snow solo, at one point helping them to pretend “ski”. I was not that excited about the ice huts, but it was far and away my child’s favorite part, ducking in and out of the igloos and enjoying a local flavor (apple) ice cream. Only sad part was would loved to have been able to spend at least a few days exploring the Japanese Alps and beautiful Nagano, but that was due to our tight schedule not the tour company. Definitely recommend for anyone with or without kids hoping to see the monkeys!
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Rolando_b
Feb 24, 2025
An awesome and unique experience - Hiking up the mountain to see the snow monkeys was unique experience. The beef Sukiyaki lunch was delicious. Susan, our tour guide was friendly and very knowledgeable of the tour.
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Mark_s
Feb 24, 2025
Fantastic trip - Fabulous trip, we went in February and it’s was so beautiful, the weather was snowy and stunning. The monkeys were awesome. The trip was great, long day but worth it. Extra bonus we went to the snow domes which were great.
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Allan_g
Feb 18, 2025
Well put together trip to... - Well put together trip to see the snow monkeys. It was a long day as the drive to/from Nagano is 3.5-4 hours not including restroom stops and a lunch break on the way there. Not much in terms of tour guide discussion, but that's ok. If you want to do just a day trip to see the snow monkeys, this is a great way to do it.
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Jane_c
Feb 27, 2025
Long day trip to see snow monkeys 🐒 - Be prepared for a loooonnnggg day! 8am pick up. Then 3 and a half hour drive with comfort stop. Lovely scenery the further north you drive. Included lunch was OK. Then another 20 minutes drive to reach the Monkey park. Steep 10 minute walk up from coach stop, on slippy slushy road, before reaching forest path which is another mile walk along very slippy snowy path to reach entrance where monkeys are. Further steep steps to reach gorge where monkeys are found. Lots of monkeys (50 - 60 ish), some in thermal pool, others down by steam. Overall time spent looking at the monkeys 30-40 minutes. Included Igloo village visit was a bit of a waste of time, when there is another 3 and a half hour drive back. 2 coach drivers and 2 guides on the day I went, and they were very good. Got dropped back at 8:30pm.
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F1826rbbrianc
Feb 25, 2025
Snow Monkeys fay out - Big day out, our guide Shin was excellent. The monkeys amazing and the walk there in winter interesting. Would be great to travel home via train rather than bus.
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Helen_a
Feb 23, 2025
Cute Monkeys, Lose the Rest - The monkeys were adorable and for that reason I give it a 4/5 rating. The guides were patient and kind and kept the tour moving as best the could. The meeting point was clear. Be aware it is a long day trip from Tokyo and our bus was cramped (would have been fine for shorter distances but this was far). We stopped twice on the way to the snow monkeys - once for snacks/toilets, the next for lunch. The beef lunch was a mediocre hotpot that most people didn’t finish - if I could do it over, I would skip the tour lunch and pack sandwiches. We finally got to the monkey park, which involved a slick hike behind crowds of slow people. It isn’t a technically difficult walk - we saw someone do it on crunches - but expect to slip and fall. It took an hour to walk the mile due to crowds. The monkeys were cool and we got lucky to see so many on the day we went - our guide assured us this was not common. We spent maybe 20 minutes with the monkeys and had to start our return trek to the bus. The tour then took us to the snow shelters which was cute but by that point missable - we were given half an hour to buy food and take photos. Other visitors we saw were doing their own hot pot in the snow huts. Then we stopped twice on the way back to Tokyo for toilets and got back after 9 pm.
What would have been a better journey would be to shoot straight up to the snow monkeys, spend more time there, then have a late lunch in the snow village, where there were options for hot pot or ramen.
The monkeys were so cute and for that I’m glad we did the trip, but it was a lot of time in a very cramped bus. If you go, skip lunch and pack snacks.
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David_c
Feb 23, 2025
Get some traction and enjoy the snow - We had traffic delays for the first two hours driving out of town due to heavy holiday traffic. Our tour guide Yuki provided a running narrative explaining every place we passed. We stopped for a satisfying lunch before going to see the monkeys. The area is beautiful but treacherous. Most members of our group, even the young athletic men, slipped and fell at least a couple of times. It was worth it to see the mothers and babies soaking in the water! A great day overall.
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Gary_b
Feb 19, 2025
Overall great - I would give it 5 stars if we spent more time at the monkeys, less time at lunch, which tasted great, and less time at the snow village.
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Jenny_s
Feb 19, 2025
A nice hike to reach the... - A nice hike to reach the hot spring to see the monkeys. The timing provided was rather rushed, would appreciate a bit more time especially when it was an icy path.
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