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.
- 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
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 resident monkeys, enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant, and experience Nagano’s famous food culture. Guests will also have the opportunity to wander the charming streets of the historic town of Obuse, admire its remaining Edo period buildings, and explore Zenko-ji, one of Japan’s oldest and most significant Buddhist temples, which houses the first known Buddhist statue brought to Japan. A sake tasting experience with detailed explanations from your guide is also included (non-alcoholic options available).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
