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Meet Nagano’s famous snow monkeys. With a private car and guide, avoid crowds and enjoy a personalized journey. Special moments are photographed and delivered as memories.
❑ A Unique and Fascinating Experience
In the mountains of Nagano, wild monkeys soak in hot springs — a rare glimpse into animal life that feels almost human. Each season shows a different charm, from snowy baths in winter to playful scenes in summer. This private tour avoids crowds and creates moments only locals know. With a dedicated camera, every scene is captured and gifted as keepsakes.
❑ Why Private?
Because it’s private, the trip adapts to your pace. Public transport takes hours with transfers, and nearby dining is limited. With a private car and English-speaking guide, travel and meals are smooth.
❑ A Personalized Journey
Free from rigid schedules, you’ll explore with a local guide and private vehicle. Insider stories, flexible timing, and photo gifts ensure a truly special day.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Snow Monkey Park (jigokudani Yaen Koen)
・Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, located in the mountains of Nagano, is famous for its wild Japanese macaques, commonly known as snow monkeys. These monkeys are known for their unique behavior of soaking in natural hot springs during the cold winter months, providing visitors with a rare opportunity to observe wildlife up close in their natural habitat. Experience: Visitors can enjoy a scenic hike through the forest to reach the park and witness the snow monkeys relaxing in the hot springs. It's a chance to see these animals up close and observe their interactions in a stunning natural setting. *At Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, visitors enjoy a 30-40-minute scenic walk through the forest to reach the viewing area.
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Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park Private Tour
Private guide service: only one group per day. Lunch arranged with guide: Lunch can be arranged with your guide based on preference. Vehicle with luggage space: Start and end where you like – hotel or station transfers available. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Private car
Lunch
Admission is paid on-site, so you get the best price without extra online fees.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely trip to see the snow monkeys
KarenW9876,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day trip, lovely to see the monkeys, but advice is to be prepared for the walk up to the park, which can be slippy underfoot if it's raining
Snow Monkeys Everywhere!!
Darryl B,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a unique experience to see wild snow monkeys lounging around in their hot springs! We highly recommend this experience and it’s worth the time and effort!
The highlight of our holiday
Tour55290818029,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour has greatly exceeded our expectations. Omotenashi Travel was very flexible in changing the starting time of our private tour, matching the time that we arrived in Nagano by Shinkansen from Tokyo. Our guide Shuhei let us take all the time we wanted at the snow monkeys (as 2 hobby photographers we were very busy for quite some time :-). The time spent with the snow monkeys was truly amaging. They are wild monkeys but used to people and not bothered at all by the people present. The place where we went for lunch was really nice. After the lunch we were still granded ample time to explore Ghibli Onsen Town before being dropped off at the Nagano train station.
Great visit seeing lots of Monkeys
xanthe101,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. A must see if you're in the area. We saw over 100 monkeys in the park, lots of babies. Saw the classic monkeys by the hot spring. Our 2 year old son loved seeing the monkeys run past. Highly recommend.
Excellent Guide
Nadene R,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide - friendly, professional and patient. Did not rush us and took lots of photos for us. Would highly recommend this once in a lifetime experience. Thank you
Wonderful day!
Diana D,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Superb experience, it exceeded our expectations. A little bit of uphill walking and a few stairs, but worth it. You may not see the monkeys, but we were lucky enough to see lots of them. Our brilliant guide, Dai, explained everything in perfect English, and took us to a wonderful restaurant where he helped us with the menu.
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