Snow Monkey Park & Togakushi Shrine Private Day Tour from Nagano
- This full-day tour takes you to two of Nagano’s most iconic and contrasting sites — the wild snow monkeys of Jigokudani and the sacred cedar forest of Togakushi Shrine.
- Public transportation makes this route nearly impossible to complete in one day due to seasonal road closures, limited access, and multiple transfers.
- With a private vehicle and English-speaking guide, you can travel smoothly, avoid stress, and make the most of your time.
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Snow Monkey Park & Togakushi Shrine Private Day Tour from Nagano
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Lunch
Additional Info
This activity has no age limit
What's included in Snow Monkey Park & Togakushi Shrine Private Day Tour from Nagano
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- Departure: Get picked up at . Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly..The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance
- [Attraction/experience] 10:00, Jigokudani Monkey Park, See wild Japanese macaques bathing in natural hot springs in the snowy mountains of Nagano—a rare and heartwarming sight found only in this region.
- [Dining] 1 hour(s), Lunch, Local Restaurant, We’ll help you choose lunch that suits your taste—soba, tempura, or vegetarian meals at a local eatery.
- [Attraction/experience] 14:00, Togakushi Shrine, Step into a world of myth and nature at Togakushi Shrine. Walk the sacred cedar path to a hidden sanctuary tied to ancient gods, ninja legends, and mountain spirituality.
- [Return] 17:00 - 18:00, Shuttle included
Our Favourites
❑Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park Start your morning with a visit to the famous park where wild monkeys bathe in hot springs — a truly rare and unforgettable sight.
❑Togakushi Shrine (Okusha) In the afternoon, walk the majestic cedar-lined path to Togakushi’s inner shrine. The 30–40 minute trail offers a peaceful setting to connect with Japanese mythology and nature worship.
Bring comfortable walking shoes. The trail to Togakushi’s inner shrine is a 30–40 minute forest walk along an ancient cedar-lined path — scenic but sometimes slippery.
Visit early to avoid crowds. Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park gets busier after 11 AM. With a flexible private tour, you can arrive early for a quieter experience.
Try Togakushi soba for lunch. This area is famous for handmade soba noodles — enjoy them at a traditional restaurant near the shrine.
Look for the hidden “giant tree spirits.” Along the trail, some massive 400-year-old cedars have mystical shapes — locals call them "Kodama" trees.
Ask your guide about ninja history. Togakushi was once a ninja training ground — your guide can show you hidden connections to this secretive past
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Venues
- Jigokudani Monkey Park
