Nagano Snow Monkey Private Tour – Customizable with Add-ons
❑ A Unique and Delightfully Japanese Experience See Japan’s native snow monkeys — wild macaques bathing in natural hot springs. It’s a rare chance to observe animal society that feels both human-like and eccentric.
❑ Why Go Private? Public transport takes hours and requires multiple transfers. Nearby restaurants are often small, crowded, and serve ready-made meals. A private car offers smoother travel and better dining.
❑ Make the Most of Your Visit While you're here, don’t miss these nearby gems: – Seasonal dishes like Nagano Wagyu and handmade soba – Markets with fresh fruit and local goods – Sushi lunch and sake tasting with a local chef – A historic onsen town said to inspire a Ghibli film – A same-day visit to the sacred Togakushi Shrine
❑ Travel at Your Own Pace With a private car and English-speaking guide, skip the crowds and explore freely. Your guide adds local insight for a memorable day.
Options
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 in Nagano Snow Monkey Private Tour – Customizable with Add-ons
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Togakushi Shrine Okusha
You can combine your visit to the world-famous Snow Monkeys with a stop at Togakushi Shrine — a sacred site nestled in the mountains. The Togakushi area is also one of Japan’s most renowned soba (buckwheat noodle) regions. Why not enjoy a delicious local soba lunch during your trip?
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private car
- Lunch
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Pick up at Nagano Station→Taxi stands at Nagano Station Zenkoji Exit. Pick up at your accommodation around Nagano Station→Let us know your name of the hotel via email.
Meeting / End Points
- Taxi stands at Nagano Station Zenkoji exit at 9 am
