With a full day and your own guide you can do Matsumoto Castle in the morning and Kamikochi in the afternoon rather than picking one. Kamikochi closes from mid-November to late April, so winter custom days lean towards the snow monkeys instead.
Compare Nagoya’s private day charter for Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Gero and more, with route limits, costs, timing and practical booking advice.
Most Popular★ 4.4“The rental car driver in Nagoya provided excellent service. They were punctual, drove smoothly, and the car was clean. They were also kind and attentive. Highly recommended!”
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39 reviews10 hoursFrom $101.05
Explore Oirase Stream, Lake Towada and Aomori’s mountain sights by private car, with a flexible route, local driver and practical advice on costs and weather.
★ 4.6“This year's Spring Festival was already in mid-to-late February, and there has been very little snowfall in Aomori these past few days. Fortunately, I booked a private car on February 19th for Hakkoda + Oirase Stream + Lake Towada. It started to snow heavily as…”
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37 reviews7 hoursFrom $392.19
Discover the full-day Nagano Snow Monkey Park tour from Hakuba, including Zenko-ji Temple, local cuisine, and scenic hot springs—an authentic Japanese experience.
★ 5.0“The snow monkeys were an amazing experience! We also stopped at the temple and it was beautiful. Our guide, Javad, was the friendliest and most amenable guy. He was happy to be flexible and really did everything to make the day enjoyable for us! If…”
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15 reviews11 hoursFrom $429by Japan Tours Master
A private Nagano snow monkey day trip from Tokyo, with a long drive, a forest approach, flexible stops, and practical advice on timing and value.
★ 3.6“misrepresented; although advertised as a 6-seater, it effectively seats only 5, making it impractical for anything longer than a 5-minute drive, especially as the car was banged up and not clean. The itinerary was a total failure because despite a 10:00 start, we arrived after…”
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8 reviewsFrom $472.95
Explore Japan’s natural beauty and culture on a private day trip from Tokyo to Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, and charming Obuse Town for a stress-free, authentic experience.
★ 5.0“We had an amazing day with our guide Javad. He was kind, knowledgeable and very flexible. He let us choose our day tour and gave great advice and recommendations of where to go to make the most out of the day. First we went to…”
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3 reviews10 - 11 hoursFrom $517by Explore JP Travels
Pair Matsumoto Castle with Kamikochi on a private 10-hour trip, with flexible stops, hotel transfers, and a winter alternative at Narai Juku.
★ 5.0“Sana is such an amazing tour guide! Knowledgable and personable and passionate. He was a great person to spend the day with. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to explore the Nagano region in more depth.”
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3 reviews10 hoursFrom $630.60