Winter guiding is mostly about logistics, getting you to the snow monkeys between snowfalls and back to your ski resort or hotel. Several pick up from the resorts directly, which saves a long train and bus ride.
Discover Japan’s charm on a private day tour from Tokyo, featuring snow monkeys, historic temples, scenic towns, and luxury transport tailored to your preferences.
Most Popular★ 4.8“Jazib was our guide - we had a great time on our trip! We loved seeing the snow monkeys and pick up and drop off were so easy and seamless”
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138 reviews1 dayFrom $466by Luxurious Travel Master
Discover Nagano's snow monkeys, Zenkoji Temple, and charming towns on this private, customizable day trip from Tokyo, featuring luxury transport and expert guides.
★ 4.8“Very good. We enjoyed the visit to the Snow monkeys park and the Zenkoji temple. Our driver, Fahad was calm and ensured we reached our destinations safely.”
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77 reviews10 hours - 1 dayFrom $464by Tour Royal Japan
Discover the magic of Nagano on a full-day private tour. Immerse yourself in Zenkoji Temple, explore Obuse, and meet adorable snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park.
★ 5.0“Our guide Horiuchi-San was an absolute gem, he was knowledgeable, well-prepared, and is great company! The tour driver (I forgot his name) was just great, he drove safely and was very friendly. The lunch spot was just great, great food Read more”
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71 reviewsFrom $337.61by Japan Awaits
Discover the ultimate snow monkey adventure! Resort hopping and sightseeing made convenient. Join our private tour now and experience the thrill of a lifetime.
★ 5.0“Our guide for the day was Joyce. What a wonderful guide! She had a great cheerful disposition and engaged with all members of our group. The trip was a wonderful diverse experience highlighted by the snow monkeys. We had a great dRead more”
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47 reviewsFrom $507.94by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
Discover the enchanting Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park like never before with a local expert. Uncover hidden secrets and witness adorable snow monkeys in their natural habitat.
★ 4.5“We had a lot of fun with Teddy, our knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful guide. It was a very long day for us, as we came from Tokyo but it was all worth it. We were blessed with beautiful weather and we saw so many monkeys.…”
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30 reviewsFrom $112.01by Trip Designer Inc.
Discover Nagano's unique snow monkeys and historic Togakushi Shrine on a private tour with expert guides, flexible pacing, and authentic local insights.
★ 4.5“We had been debating between going ourselves, doing a group tour or a private tour and we were so glad for what we did. Dai was awesome, he accommodated our pace, provided all kinds of interesting information and context, and even tRead more”
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11 reviewsFrom $196.11by Omotenashi Travel Nagano
Take a private day trip from Tokyo to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, with hotel pickup, a flexible driver-guide and a long but memorable day out.
★ 4.9“Excellent and very courteous service. Even though the weather was bad the driver made sure we were very comfortable. I highly recommend.”
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9 reviewsFrom $394.15
Experience Japan’s cultural highlights on a private Nagano tour, from snow monkeys bathing in hot springs to historic temples and local towns.
★ 5.0“Ótimo passeio ! Recomendo !!”
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7 reviews11 hoursFrom $412by Dream & travels
Discover Japan’s snow monkeys and historic hot spring town on this private tour featuring Jigokudani, Shibu Onsen, and local sake with expert guides.
★ 5.0“Our guide was amazing and knew so much about the area and the park itself (I’m sorry I don’t know how to spell his name). The drive was great and the walking tour of Shibu Onsen like stepping back in time, would highly recommend to…”
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6 reviewsFrom $448.75by IXSM Travel
Discover Japan’s natural beauty and cultural gems on this private tour to Nagano, snow monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple, and scenic mountain vistas.
★ 4.7“Mirza oli päivän ajan kuljettanamme ja hän aktiivisesti kertoi ympäristöstä ja aktiviteeteista, sekä mahdollisuuksista. Olimme erittäin tyytyväisiä päivän kulkuun.”
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5 reviews10 hoursFrom $516by YUMI TOURS(SMC-PRIVATE)LIMITED
Discover Nagano’s highlights on a private day tour from Tokyo or Nagano, including Zenko-ji, snow monkeys, Obuse, and hot springs for a memorable cultural experience.
★ 5.0“Our driver Asif picked us up from Karuizawa and was able to accommodate our request to visit both the snow monkeys & Shiga Kogen snow park.”
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4 reviews10 hoursFrom $461by Dream space Tours
Discover Japan’s unique snow monkeys bathing in hot springs and explore Zenkoji Temple on this private day tour from Tokyo—perfect for culture and nature lovers.
★ 5.0“We’d like to share our experience of today’s Nagano tour. We visited a place where we got to see the famous snow monkeys, and it was absolutely wonderful. There’s a 1.6-kilometer hike surrounded by tall trees, and we used snowshoes to avoid slipping on the…”
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4 reviews1 dayFrom $387by Sato Tours
Discover the beauty of Japan’s Alps and Snow Monkeys with this private, customizable tour from Hakuba, featuring scenic views, authentic villages, and expert guides.
★ 5.0“Zenkoji Temple was incredible, and the snowy scenery was absolutely beautiful. I really enjoyed this tour. The car was luxury, clean, and very comfortable. John was our driver-guide and provided excellent service. He spoke good English and made the trip easy and enjoyable. We visited…”
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3 reviews10 hoursFrom $458by Nihon Rissen
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