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1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

Location Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$194.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This adventurous one-day tour combines a visit to the world-famous Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani with morning of fun in the deep powder snow of Shiga Kogen – Japan’s largest ski resort! Including lunch and led by a locally-based, English-speaking guide, this tour follows a simple equation: snow monkeys + lots more snow = big fun in Shiga Kogen!

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Start from Shibu Onsen
Meeting Point Shibu Onsen: The meetup point is in front of the Shibu Onsen Visitor Centre at 10:25
Starting point:
Shibu Onsen, Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Transportation from your desired meetup point to all tour destinations and back.
  • Entry fee to the Snow Monkey Park
  • English-speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Snow activity fees in Shiga Kogen
  • Skiing or snowboarding at Shiga Kogen
  • Accommodation
  • Additional snacks, food & drinks
  • Rental clothing including snow jackets, pants, and boots
  • Shinkansen / 'Bullet Train' tickets to / from Nagano

Meeting point
The meetup point is at the entrance of Hotel Senjukaku at 09:40. Please note that this is a group tour and not a private tour. Your guide will not have time to wait or call up to your room so please ensure you are waiting the hotel lobby from 09:30 onward in case the tour is running early.
The meetup point is in front of the Shibu Onsen Visitor Centre at 09:35. Please be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag and please be waiting before the meetup time as the tour will depart by on-time.
For guests joining from Yudanaka Station: your guide will meet you at Yudanaka Station at 09:30. Your guide will be wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag and guide ID. The tour will need to depart immediately so please ensure you are at the meeting point in advance of the meeting time.
The meetup point is at the entrance of Hotel Kokusai 21 at 08:20. Please note that this is a group tour and not a private tour. Your guide will not have time to wait or call up to your room so please ensure you are at the hotel entrance in advance of the meetup time so that the tour is not delayed.
In front of the Information Board at 08:45 Nagano Station across the Shinkansen ticket gates. Your guide will be wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag and guide ID. The tour will need to depart by 08:40 so please ensure you are at the meeting point in advance of the meeting time.
Return details
The meetup point is at the entrance of Hotel Senjukaku at 09:40. Please note that this is a group tour and not a private tour. Your guide will not have time to wait or call up to your room so please ensure you are waiting the hotel lobby from 09:30 onward in case the tour is running early.
The meetup point is in front of the Shibu Onsen Visitor Centre at 09:35. Please be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag and please be waiting before the meetup time as the tour will depart by on-time.
For guests joining from Yudanaka Station: your guide will meet you at Yudanaka Station at 09:30. Your guide will be wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag and guide ID. The tour will need to depart immediately so please ensure you are at the meeting point in advance of the meeting time.
The meetup point is at the entrance of Hotel Kokusai 21 at 08:20. Please note that this is a group tour and not a private tour. Your guide will not have time to wait or call up to your room so please ensure you are at the hotel entrance in advance of the meetup time so that the tour is not delayed.
In front of the Information Board at 08:45 Nagano Station across the Shinkansen ticket gates. Your guide will be wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag and guide ID. The tour will need to depart by 08:40 so please ensure you are at the meeting point in advance of the meeting time.

  • Shiga Kogen Ski Resort
    You will be transported to the central area of Shiga Kogen for a morning of snow fun, with an activity area sectioned-off for you to enjoy using snowscoots, snowdrives, and good old-fashioned sleds and tubes. While at the resort you will also have time for lunch a restaurant next to the ski fields - included in the price of the tour.
  • Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
    Meet these truly curious creatures and have time to enjoy the unique experience of observing them in close proximity. Your guide will introduce you to everything that makes them so unique and famous while giving you plenty of time to explore for yourself. Please note that estimated time at the monkey park includes walking in and out along the forest trail - 1.6km each way / 25 minutes each way in summer, slightly longer in winter. We endeavor to give our guests 1 hour in the park to observe the monkeys.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Guests are required to walk in and out of the monkey park along a 1.6km / 1 mile trail. In winter, the trail and park will be affected by snow and ice. This walk should not be attempted by anyone who is mobility impaired, in a wheelchair or cannot confidently walk an extended distance over snow and ice. If you have concerns about you or a member of your group's ability to handle the conditions, please contact us to discuss prior to booking.
  • This tour does not include skiing or snowboarding, nor is there the time to arrange your own skiing and snowboarding while at the resort.
  • There are a few days in the year that the monkeys might not come down to the park or that the monkeys leave the park early. While this is unlikely to happen, it is possible and is outside of our control.
  • While unlikely, should weather or road conditions make it impossible to access Shiga Kogen, we would switch the activity to a visit to Zenko-ji Temple. As we cannot confirm weather conditions until the day of the tour, we would not be able to notify guests of the change in advance.
  • Infants (0-5) are free of charge. (No tour meal is included. Please order foods directly from the restaurant.)
  • This tour is insured however as the guest, you are required to have your own travel insurance which covers snow activities including riding chairlifts and using snowdrives, snowscoots, sleds, and tubes. Please confirm that your insurance policy covers this activity prior to the tour.
  • The temperature in the Shiga Highlands in the winter is cold and can be minus 5 – 10 degrees. Dress in warm, waterproof clothing and boots for snow activities. Snow outfits (snow jackets, pants, gloves, snow boots) are available to rent for ¥500 each. Crampons may be purchased at Snow Monkey Park, if needed.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

    Location Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
    $194.27
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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