Private Tour
See Snow Monkeys on a Private Day Trip from Tokyo by Bullet Train
Overview
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12 hours
Mobile ticket
Travel to Japan's Nagano Prefecture on this 12-hour private guided trip from Tokyo. Ride the fast Shinkansen (bullet) train, visit the 1,400-year-old Zenkoji Temple, and see snow monkeys soaking in the hot spring at Jigokudani Monkey Park.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
A maximum of six people per booking
Minimum age is 10 years
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Snow Monkey Park (jigokudani Yaen Koen)
Destination for up-close viewing of snow monkeys bathing in hot springs in a secluded park accessible by a long, scenic walk.
Zenkoji Temple
The picturesque grounds of this 7th-century Buddhist temple include a garden & treasure house. Also, there are many shops and cafes you can relax and enjoy! Nagano's Zenkoji Temple (善光寺, Zenkōji) is one of the most important and popular temples in Japan. It was founded in the 7th century and stores the first Buddhist statue ever brought into Japan when Buddhism was first introduced in the 6th century. The original statue is hidden, and a copy is shown to the public every six years for a few weeks. The next opportunity to see the statue is in 2027.
What‘s Included
Round-trip transportation fare by Shinkansen
English-speaking guide
Local transportation fee
Food and drinks
Options
Per person from Tokyo
Duration: 12 hours
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip
Alfin O,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was well worth it Bucket list item ticked off Great organising by the team at BOJ. Excellent guide in Takeshi
Ryoko was our guide, very competent...
Joe P,,Jan 6, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00Ryoko was our guide, very competent and pleasant. She got us through all the subway, trains, and bus connections. Made the whole trip less stressful and more fun. This was our first day after arriving Japan so all the walking made for a quicker adjustment to jet-lag. The monkeys were plentiful and amazing. Our day was cold but otherwise clear and beautiful, I think this tour would be weather dependent. So glad we made this trip and experienced such a unique event.
This was a wonderful day in the...
Sandra K,,Feb 27, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful day in the mountains, just 2 hours by Shinkanzen from Tokyo. The tour guide Ryoko was excellent, very knowledgeable and accommodating. She gave me several options for activities besides visiting the monkey park. She really made the day a very good experience.
The monkey park itself is most certainly worth a visit and I didn't want to leave because it is wonderful being very close to the animals and watching their antics and bathing in the onsen.
After the monkey part I went to an onsen that is located within the park grounds. It was wonderfully relaxing and perfect to warm up again. The visit ended with a delicious meal of soba noodles, which are a specialty in Nagano, and tempura.
All in all a fabulous day with plenty of great memories.
Visitors who go there during the winter time need to know that it is a 45 minute walk from the car park to the monkey park on a forest path, which does get icy, so please wear suitable winter shoes.
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