Snow Monkey and Zenko Ji Temple Exploration with Sake Tasting in Nagano
4.6
18 Ratings
Nagano
Embark on a full-day adventure in Nagano, Japan, exploring the serene Zenko-ji temple, indulging in sake tasting, and visiting the famous Snow Monkey Park. Enjoy a typical Japanese meal and immerse yourself in the beauty of these iconic attractions.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zenko-ji Temple - Explore the Zenko Ji Temple one of the oldest Buddhist Temple. this place is Registered National Treasure, The Temple near 1400 years history full of legend and myth which your English Speaking Guide will help you and guide you the Temple and explore for yourself.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

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, have a sake tasting and lunch.
Discover Zenko-ji, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan.
Take a break from sightseeing and partake in a sake tasting.
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 time.

Location
Zenko-ji Temple
I-491 Nagano Motoyoshicho
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(18 Ratings)
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C5571uwkates
Apr 6, 2024
Excellent service - Our driver was extremely kind and helpful. He helped our younger son navigate the walk up to the snow monkeys and was extremely patient. He let us set the pace and gave us flexibility for how we wanted to schedule the activities throughout the day. He also allowed us to stop as often as we wanted during the travel to and from Nagano. He provided background information and was just wonderful to deal with. We would highly recommend this private tour as it provides flexibility for the family and the service was excellent.
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Carolina_l
Feb 23, 2024
The tour guide is super professional. - The snow monkeys are worth to see. We went in the winter make sure you have good shoes to walk in the snow it can be slippery also make sure you get some delicious apple pie in the bottom of The park. The temples are incredible. The whole experience is worth it.
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Loriregin
Feb 19, 2024
Great day exploring! - Ash picked us up from our hotel in a very clean and nice van. There was plenty of space for us. We went to see the monkeys, the museum, had lunch in a cute area with a few options and finished at the Zenko Ji Temple. Ash was a very safe driver and friendly.
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907walik
Feb 14, 2024
Valentine’s day tour in Nagano - Everything was a great experience! We loved the food during lunch and our favorite was the unique experience of walking to the pitch-black tunnel underneath the altar of the Zenkoji temple. Highly recommended! Snow Monkey Park was an amazing experience too!
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Z244qrmuhammadb
Jan 30, 2024
Amazing my Day - Amazing!Amazing!Amazing! We enjoyed a lot Snow Monkey 1.6 KM Walk we enjoyed it more and Monkey took a bath and was friendly. Zenkoji Temple is a Crowded Historical place i love it. Mr. Ahmad is a Good Guide I Recommend him.
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Alihussain17august
Jan 26, 2024
Amazing time! - I spend the time enjoying the snow monkey park and historical ZenkoJi temple. I recommended this company to all.
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Salmanam3798ga
Jan 26, 2024
Lovely Tour Ever - Amazing Tour ever! I loved the Nagano Tour and enjoyed it was the best tour of my life. I recommend Mr. Ahmad as a tour Guide and his company loved it.
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Eric_c
Jan 7, 2024
Slumming with the snow monkeys - Excellent guiding from both Ahmed and Waheed. Picked up from Hakuba for an hour plus journey to the snow monkeys followed by a tour included sake tasting followed by shopping and sightseeing around zenko ji temple. They were accommodative to bespoke requests and flexible enough to deviate from the trip itinerary. Also muslim visitors.. they can cater to halal approved food.
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Maps11910250071
Dec 31, 2023
Great Day - Our guide was knowledgeable and time activities perfectly. We beat the crowds and had the snow monkeys to ourselves. They followed us around. The lunch was delicious. The temple was interesting. Excellent
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Sara
Mar 25, 2024
Stay away from Japan Travel & Tour - Do not book with Japan travel and tour - very disappointing experience. Let’s start with the fact that they did not provide an actual tour. Our driver could speak English and was kind. The compliments end here. The tour operator tried to scam us for ¥40,000 after we booked, none of the entrance fees were covered until after we protested, there was no narration about the sake or the cultural sites. Incredibly disappointing and not what you expect from either the Viator name, the booking title, nor if you have ever taken “a tour”. Our family tried repeatedly to make it right. They told me to “calm down” and then instructed our driver to leave us at the temple, when we refused to pay the additional fees. Truly horrible. If you book with Viator, make sure they don’t subcontract with this group!!
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