Nagano Adventure: Snow Monkeys & Zen-koji Temple

Discover Zenkoji Temple and Snow Monkey Park on a customizable, guided full-day trip. Perfect for families, friends, and couples seeking adventure and history in Nagano.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park - Visitors to the Snow Monkey Park in Japan can observe wild Japanese macaques (snow monkeys) bathing in natural hot springs, surrounded by scenic landscapes. It offers a unique and enchanting wildlife experience, allowing travelers to witness these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. The park provides an…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • English Speaking Driver
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pickup and Drop off
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Experience the ultimate blend of fun and entertainment tailored for families, friends, couples, and groups. This unforgettable tour promises to create lasting memories. En route to Nagano, marvel at the breathtaking scenery and the majestic view of Mt. Fuji.
Delve into the rich history of Zen-koji Temple, home to the revered Buddha statue, dating back to…

Location
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
6845 Heion,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(26 Ratings)
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Lauren_m
Jun 4, 2025
Best experience!!! - Shomo was amazing! He was very helpful with our family’s needs as we had a 5 year old with us and some different accommodation's needed with bathroom breaks and snacks. He was very informative and was great Company. He went above and beyond to get us in an onsen when some were closed. Told us jokes and had a great time. Made a friend for life. Mahalo!
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Debbie_r
Apr 30, 2025
well worth paying a... - well worth paying a little extra for private tour, Ali our guide was very helpful. I would book this again
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Melanie
Apr 23, 2025
Wonderful snow monkey and shrine day tour - Ali was prompt and suggested to leave earlier to avoid traffic. We had a quick stop mid way through for snacks, coffee and a toilet break especially for the kids. We saw lots of monkeys it was a wonderful day!
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Luismoranp
Apr 16, 2025
Unforgettable experience with an amazing guide! - We had an incredible time on our private Snow Monkey tour, and it wouldn’t have been the same without our wonderful guide, Shomo. From the moment we met him, he was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. Shomo shared fascinating insights about the area, the monkeys, and Japanese culture along the way. He was patient with our kids, always ready to answer questions, and even helped us take some of the best family photos of our trip. The experience of seeing the snow monkeys up close in such a serene natural setting was magical, and Shomo made it even more memorable with his passion and kindness. We highly recommend this tour — and if you’re lucky enough to have Shomo as your guide, you’re in for something truly special!
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Jim
Apr 12, 2025
Excellent Day in Nagano - We had a wonderful adventure seeing Snow Monkey Park and Nagano with our guide Shomo san. He was kind and prompt and patient, his English was very good, and his knowledge extensive. The tour delivered everything promised and more. I highly recommend both the tour and Shomo san. And make sure not to miss having a Nagano apple, they are delicious!
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Cody
Apr 10, 2025
Snow Monkey from Tokyo. - Journey was long but a great experience. Glad we caught the monkeys before spring was in full effect and the monkeys retreated back to the forest. Guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. If your only option to go is from Tokyo this is a great choice but a long journey.
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Loic6235
Mar 27, 2025
Great and flexible tour! - We had an excellent time on this tour. Our driver Ali was very friendly and made great suggestions to adjust the itinerary as it made sense based on what our group was hoping for and based on the fact that our schedule was a little different as he picked us up in Nagano. We were able to spend a great day in the Nagano region!
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Sandra_m
Mar 8, 2025
Outstanding! - This was an amazing experience, the park is truly a natural gem, interacting with these monkeys was beyond my expectations. Our private guide Yoshi was very helpful and professional. One of the best things to do while you are in Japan.
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Veronicajhyde
Mar 7, 2025
Snow Monkey Spectacular and more - Thanks to our amazing driver Ali for taking us on tour today in his lovely and very comfortable vehicle to see the amazing Snow Monkeys, it was lightly snowing and the walk was picture book like Then to a village with art exhibition/museum and finally to the Zen Koji Temple Ali then returned us safely to our hotel Highly recommend (it is a very long day though) Thanks Ali
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Curious48780271159
Mar 3, 2025
Disappointing travel experience - More of paying for drivers than a “guide”. The main issue with this travel experience was we were given little directions the entire time. Multiple times we were just dropped off and they just disappeared with no direction on what to do or help on where to go. We were not told to get lunch while at the monkey park so we didn’t. Then had no good options for lunch. We were also not told that since there was traffic, we would not be stopping by the town you usually walk around. They just skipped it. They also tried to skip taking us to the temple. The guides also could not drive in the snowy weather very well, multiple times there was skidding. The driver also had their phone propped up to watch tv while driving through the snowy weather. Overall, I would not recommend this company.
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From $800 (Per Vehicle)
up to 12 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).