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Snow Monkey Park Private Tour from Tokyo with licensed guide

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$635.47
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This is an exclusive private tour to the world-famous Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen-Koen) in Nagano Prefecture. Although it’s a popular sightseeing spot in Japan, it can be challenging for international tourists to visit from Tokyo due to its location. Now, our licensed and experienced English-speaking guide will take you into the fascinating world of Japanese macaques. You’ll also have the chance to experience Japan’s high-tech fast train, the Shinkansen (Bullet Train), on your way to Nagano Station. During the train ride, you can enjoy views of rural landscapes surrounded by mountains. If time allows, the guide can also take you to one of Japan’s most famous and important Buddhist temples, Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City (optional), or you can relax in a public hot spring bath (optional). The tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off for your convenience.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

For Japan Rail Pass holder
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Admission for Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen)
  • Round trip tickets for Bullet Train (Non-reserved Class)
  • Round trip tickets from and to your hotel to Tokyo Station
  • Round trip on the highway bus or local train (plus local bus) from Nagano to Snow Monkey Park
  • Certified English-speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuity (optional)

  • Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
    The tour guide will pick you up at most hotels in central Tokyo. If your hotel is not listed, please let us know, and we might still be able to arrange a pick-up. From Tokyo Station, we together take the Bullet Train bound for Nagano. Let's enjoy super comfortable Japanese highspeed train taking approx 1.5 hours. After being picked up from your hotel in central Tokyo, you'll embark on an exciting ride on Japan's high-speed Shinkansen, also known as the Bullet Train, from Tokyo Station. The journey takes about 50 minutes. On a clear day, you might catch a stunning view of Mt. Fuji through the train windows, making the experience even more memorable.
  • Nagano
    After getting off the bullet train, we will take either highway bus or local train to Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen). While traveling by bus or train, you can enjoy scenic views of the beautiful rural landscapes, surrounded by mountains, in Nagano Prefecture. The highway bus directly takes you to near the entrance of the trail that leads you to Snow Monkey Park. By train, it will reach to a small local hotsprings town called Yudanaka. From Yodanaka, you will take a local bus that takes you to the entrance of the trail.
  • Yudanaka Onsen
    We will take a pleasant 40-minute walk on the trail that lead you to the park. In winter, trail is covered with snow and ice, so mountain boots or proper gears need to be required. **Caution** The trail is an unpaved mountain path with steep stairs. In winter, the entire trail is often heavily covered with snow and ice. We recommend wearing mountain boots or waterproof shoes equipped with ice spikes (detachable ice spikes can be purchased at the shop). Walking poles or snow sticks are also recommended.
  • Snow Monkey Park (jigokudani Yaen Koen)
    Experience the world-famous Snow Monkey Park, known as one of the few places in the world where wild monkeys (Japanese macaques) enjoy soaking in outdoor hot spring baths.
  • Yudanaka Onsen
    After visiting the Snow Monkey Park, the guide will take you to a local restaurant or café for lunch. (Lunch and drinks are not included.)
  • Zenko-ji Temple
    Zenkoji Temple is one of the oldest and most significant Buddhist temples in Japan. Its massive wooden buildings and gates are stunningly beautiful and awe-inspiring. The main approach to the temple is a long road lined with shops offering crafts and souvenirs. (Visiting Zenkoji Temple is optional. If you wish to spend more time at Snow Monkey Park, the visit to Zenkoji Temple will be omitted.)
  • Nagano
    You will take the Bullet Train on your way to Tokyo, enjoying a 90-minute Shinkansen ride. After arriving at Tokyo Station, the guide will accompany you back to your hotel in Tokyo.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • A subway or local JR train will be used after picking you up at your hotel, and the same applies for the drop-off service.
  • For those who choose the Japan Rail Pass Holder option, a Bullet Train ticket must be purchased on your own if the Japan Rail Pass is expired or invalid.
  • Please prepare rain and snow gear, such as umbrella or a raincoat, in case of bad weather.
  • If your hotel is situated outside our designated pick-up range and alternative transportation, such as a subway, is not feasible, guests are responsible for covering the fare. This includes the cost for both the guide's transportation to the first destination and from the last destination back to your hotel.
  • Due to weather condition or other operational reasons, the itinerary may be subject to change or certain visits may be omitted or substituted. Even in such circumstances, the tour may not be canceled, and the tour fare will not be refunded.
  • The tour involves a significant amount of walking outdoors in snowy and icy conditions. During the snow season, we recommend wearing mountain boots or appropriate footwear.
  • Remaining time will be allotted for pick up and travel time in between the attractions .
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Snow Monkey Park Private Tour from Tokyo with licensed guide

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $635.47
    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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