Immerse yourself in the wild heart of Nagano - a private full-day journey to meet the snow monkeys, savor local culture, and explore historic temples. Private tour operated by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours.
プラン
Snow Monkey Day Tour - From Hakuba Area
Snow Monkey Day Tour - From Nagano City Area
ポイント
- Starting from Nagano Station or any Nagano City Hotel or Hakuba area, we will pick your party up in our private vehicle to take you on your private tour and drop you off in the Nagano City area or any of Nagano's 5 Main Ski Resorts!
- Visit the famous Jigokudani Monkey Park and learn all about what makes the resident monkeys so unique.
- Enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant and experience Nagano’s renowned food culture.
- Stroll the charming streets of the historic town of Obuse, and enjoy viewing its remaining Edo period buildings.
- Explore Zenkoji, one of Japan’s oldest and most important Buddhist temples, and home to the first known Buddhist statue to be brought to Japan.
- Try ‘sake’ with a tasting and learning experience all led by your guide (non-alcoholic options also available).
商品説明
Your adventure begins as you board a private tour vehicle bound for the Snow Monkey Park, nestled in the onsen town of Yudanaka at the foot of the mountains. Accompanied by your guide, you’ll follow a scenic forest trail into Jigokudani, or “Hell’s Valley,” home to the world’s only troop of wild monkeys that bathe in hot springs. With no barriers between you and the monkeys, this is a rare chance to observe their fascinating behavior up close - don’t forget your camera!
After your visit, enjoy a well-earned lunch at Hotarutei, a beautifully restored 170-year-old Japanese mansion turned restaurant. Savor a seasonal nabe (hot pot) with your choice of beef, seafood, or vegetables, along with tempura, sushi, miso soup, and tea or coffee. The cozy setting, complete with heated floors and elegant wooden interiors, perfectly complements the hearty meal.
Next, explore Obuse, a charming Edo-style town known for its chestnut sweets, sake breweries, and beautifully preserved streets. Stroll through its atmospheric lanes, taste local treats, and soak in Nagano’s rich culture.
Your final destination is Zenkoji Temple, a National Treasure and one of Japan’s most important Buddhist sites. Your guide will share stories and legends surrounding the temple before giving you time to wander the temple grounds and nearby streets lined with traditional shops and eateries.
As the day concludes, sit back and relax on the ride back to your drop-off point - reflecting on your journey and perhaps scrolling through your favorite snow monkey photos.
対応言語
案内言語
- 英語
スケジュール
- 08:30Departure from Hakuba Area
- 09:00Departure from Nagano City
- You will meet and greet with your guide at your designated pick-up location and board the private tour vehicle bound for Snow Monkey Park. It is at this point that your guide will explain the itinerary of the tour and talk to you about the monkeys that reside around the Snow Monkey Park.
- 10:00Arrive nearby the Snow Monkey Park area. Prepare and walk along the forest trail (25-30 minutes) into the park. This timing may take longer in the winter months due to present snowfall.
- 10:45Arrive at the park and enjoy watching the wild macaques bathing in the onsen and going about their lives. Be sure to bring your camera!
- 11:45Depart the park and walk back out along the forest trail toward the lunch venue in Yudanaka.
- 12:30Enjoy your locally sourced traditional Japanese layered `bento` box lunch at our restaurant.
- 13:30Board the private tour vehicle once more and depart for the historic town of Obuse.
- 14:15Stroll the charming streets of Obuse and enjoy the Edo period buildings.
- 15:00Depart Obuse bound back to Nagano City, with the destination of Zenkoji Temple.
- 15:30Arrive at Zenkoji and begin a guided tour with your guide followed by (time-permitting) some free time to explore the temple precinct.
- 16:15Meet your guide at their designated meeting spot and make your way to sake tasting, where you will spend the remainder of your tour sampling various Nagano specialties.
- 17:00Say goodbye to your tour guide, and board the bus to your selected drop-off point.
- Depending on your drop-off point you will arrive at your desired location within this time frame. 17:15 ~ 18:30
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予約前の確認事項
- There will be a significant amount of walking required (1.6 km one way) to get to and from the Snow Monkey Park, along an unsealed forest trail, so please wear appropriate shoes/boots.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for mobility-impaired travellers. Should you have any concerns about your ability to join the tour, please contact us to discuss prior to booking.
- This tour uses different forms of transport. Tours may be conducted via van or microbus, depending on the season and size of the group.
- From mid-December until early-April the trail and park are likely to be affected by snow and ice. Please ensure that you are wearing suitable shoes/boots and warm clothing. If required, rental boots are available close to the monkey park and crampons (metal spikes that attach underneath your shoes/boots) can also be purchased.
- From mid-December until early-March please wear suitable clothing for temperatures potentially below 0°C (and as low as -10°C).
- During the winter it is very common to see the monkeys enjoying the hot spring. However, the monkeys are wild animals and there is no guarantee that they will be in the bath, especially between spring and autumn.
- There are a few days in the year when the monkeys might not come down to the park.
- This tour includes lunch at Hotarutei. On rare occasions it may not be possible to use this restaurant in which case we would switch to another, comparable location. Please note that the restaurant may change their menu from time-to-time and the tour lunch may different to images shown on this page.
- This tour includes 'sake' tasting in Nagano City. The venue can change depending on the time of year. You must be a minimum of 20 years of age to consume alcohol on the tour.
- Infants (0-5) are free of charge. An infant's lunch is not included, and the order will be made directly to the restaurant according to your needs. We also cannot guarantee that a seat on the tour transport will be available for infants, and they may be required to sit in the lap of an adult, especially during winter, i.e., from December to March.
注意事項
Tour Availability Disclaimer All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments.
Tour Information Organizer (Planning & Operation) Machinovate Inc. (Brand: Snow Monkey Resorts) License No: Nagano Prefecture Governor Registration No. 2-562 Address: 2159 Kurita, Nagano City, Nagano, 380-0921 Japan
Agent (Sales) H.I.S. Co., Ltd. License No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Minimum number of participants: 1
Contact (Sales Office) Address: Shinjuku i-Land Tower 9F, 6-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN, 163-1309 Tel:+81-70-1735-1547(10:00-18:00, Weekdays only) Tour Operations Manager: Kyota Kasai (Responsible for transactions regarding this travel contract)
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