Winter is when the snow monkeys actually sit in the hot spring, so these days pair Jigokudani with Zenko-ji’s snow-covered roofs. Dress for it: the forest path to the monkeys gets icy, and boots with real grip or slip-on crampons help.
Uncover the enchanting world of Nagano with our 1-Day Snow Monkeys tour. From Zenko-ji Temple to Sake tasting, embrace the beauty and tranquility in one unforgettable experience.
Most Popular★ 5.0“Our guide Tom was a great guide! He was fun to listen to and super knowledgeable about the locations we visited. He made learning about the history really fun. Zenkoji temple was beautiful and the snack recommendations were on point. Bring ice cleats for trekking…”
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1,020 reviewsFrom $151.88by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
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Discover the enchanting beauty of Nagano with snow monkeys, a sacred Zenkoji Temple, and a taste of sake on this unforgettable day trip.
★ 4.9“We had a fantastic day with our guide Hiroshi, his knowledge was great. The temple visit and sake tasting left us wanting to return and spend more time in the area. Lunch was delicious and the monkeys were very entertaining.”
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833 reviews8 - 12 hoursFrom $135by Machinovate Japan Ltd.
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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“Muhammad was an exceptional driver. Very polite and a very safe driver. We enjoyed our travel immensely. Thankyou”
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77 reviews10 hours - 1 dayFrom $464by Tour Royal Japan
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Discover Nagano’s snow monkeys and Togakushi Shrine in a private, flexible tour featuring expert guides, stunning scenery, and personalized memories.
★ 4.9“THIS IS SUCH AN AMAZING TOUR! It is a great idea to take this private tour as it not only combines 2 destinations that are in opposite directions of each other but also makes transport such a breeze! We had a great time at the…”
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35 reviews8 hoursFrom $202by Omotenashi-travel
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Discover the enchanting world of snow monkeys and ancient Zenkoji Temple on this exclusive Nagano tour. Indulge in sake tasting for a truly unforgettable experience.
★ 5.0“Cute tour guide, he picked us up in the morning smoothly, and we went up to see the beautiful scenery and the monkeys! The lunch was surprisingly good! We didn’t want to go to a Buddhist temple so he was very flexible and took us…”
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33 reviewsFrom $645.00
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Fascinated by the prospect of witnessing snow monkeys, exploring a historic temple, and savoring local sake, visitors will find the 1-Day Winter Tour from Nozawa Onsen an unforgettable experience.
★ 5.0“Great day out with a fantastic guide and safe driver. Lunch was very tasty too! The guide was very knowledgeable and shared information in an easy going manner.”
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32 reviewsFrom $150.89by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
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See Zenko-ji, Iiyama’s winter snow huts, Nozawa Onsen and a Shinshu miso brewery on a guided day trip from Nagano.
★ 4.6“Xiao Hou is great, giving detailed introductions to the attractions. He also recommended many other attractions and delicious food in Nagano, and introduced some Japanese culture as well. Thank you for showing us around for the day.”
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14 reviewsFrom $132.45
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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“It was great - we visited both locations, saw the monkeys and also the guide get us to some interesting local sights like apple farms or the beautiful lake with the view. The guide also was great and very friendly. Highly recommend”
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11 reviewsFrom $196.11by Omotenashi Travel Nagano
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Explore Nagano's highlights on a guided day trip from Myoko Kogen, featuring snow monkeys, Zenkoji Temple, local lunch, and sake tasting for an authentic experience.
★ 4.8“The whole day trip was fantastic and extremely well organised from start to finish. Dillon was an amazing guide with so much knowledge of the Japanese culture and the amazing activities, really bringing the experience to the next level.”
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5 reviews8 hoursFrom $153by Machinovate Japan Ltd.
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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
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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
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Discover the beauty of Nagano with this full-day private tour from Tokyo, featuring snow monkeys soaking in hot springs and historic Zenko-ji Temple.
★ 5.0“Trip to the snow monkey park was great. Our driver Malik was polite and professional and communicated well with us over WhatsApp. We also attended the temple, it was a great experience.”
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3 reviews10 hoursFrom $418by Jp Tour and Guide
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Compare three Nagano day trips from Tokyo, Nagano, or Iiyama, from bathing snow monkeys to Togakushi’s cedar forest and Iiyama’s snow huts.
★ 4.3“Trip was just as described, we were all the time within schedule.”
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3 reviewsFrom $131.29
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