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2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto

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  • Explore Zenko-ji - a National Treasure and one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan; enjoy a guided 'sake' tasting experience and a lunch at a high-quality Japanese restaurant; and visit the world-famous snow monkeys of Jigokudani and learn all about what makes them so unique on Day 1
  • Visit iconic Matsumoto Castle – a National Treasure and one the last remaining original castles in Japan; Stroll the Nakasendo road in Narai-juku, a well preserved post town; and be driven through the southern reaches of Japan’s stunning Northern Alps enroute to your final destination - Takayama
  • An English-speaking guide on both days and accommodation in Nagano City on Day 1, as well as all transport between Nagano and Takayama are included in this tour

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From Nagano Station

Inclusions

  • Admission to attractions

  • English-speaking guide

  • Lunch

  • Transport

  • 1-night accommodation at Hotel Kokusai 21

Exclusions

  • Other personal expenses

  • Dinner on Day 1 & Day 2

  • Lunch on Day 2

  • Accommodation in Takayama

  • Lunch for infant (0-5) – please order directly to the restaurant according to your needs.

  • Shinkansen/bullet train tickets

Additional Info

  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount

  • NAGANO STATION

  • Kurita, Nagano, 380-0921

  • Please refer to the map for assistance

From$738.68Per Person

What's included in 2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Day 1

  • [Departure] 09:35, meet up at Nagano Station. The meetup point is inside the station, in front of the Information Board directly across from the Shinkansen ticket gates. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
  • [Transportation] 09:35 By bus
  • [Attraction/experience] 10:00, 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Zenkoji Temple, Arrive at Zenko-ji Temple and explore the precinct with your guide followed by (time permitting) 25-30 minutes of free time. After that, visit a local sake brewery for some sake tasting
  • [Transportation] 12:00 By bus
  • [Dining] 13:00, 1 hour(s), Lunch, Enjoy a delicious lunch designed to highlight the best of Nagano. Restaurant location may differ based on the season
  • [Attraction/experience] 14:00, 2 hour(s) 20 min(s), Guided tour, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Walk along the forest trail (30-40 minutes) into the Snow Monkey Park. Enjoy watching the wild macaques bathing in the onsen and going about their lives. Finally take the same path back to the bus
  • [Accommodation] 17:30, Kokusai 21; Estimated arrival time at your accommodation - Hotel Kokusai 21 - where your guide will say their goodbyes and leave you to enjoy your evening in Nagano City

Day 2

  • [Accommodation] 07:50, Kokusai 21; After enjoying a filling breakfast at the hotel, your driver and guide will meet-up with you and head to Matsumoto Castle after all other guests are picked up.
  • [Transportation] 07:50 By bus
  • [Attraction/experience] 10:00, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Self-guided, Matsumoto Castle Park, Arrival at Matsumoto Castle, where your guide will bring you inside the castle, up to the very highest floor, while explaining its history and secrets.
  • [Attraction/experience] 11:30, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Nawate Shopping Street, Head to the downtown of Matsumoto to enjoy the lovely streets of Nawate (AKA Frog Street!) and Nakamachi. Here you will also have free time to grab a bite to eat or enjoy a stroll.
  • [Transportation] 12:30 By bus
  • [Attraction/experience] 13:30, 2 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Narai-Juku, Upon arriving in Narai-juku, your guide will lead you through the streets of this well preserved post town, in the middle of the old Nakasendo road. You will also enter a historic home together.
  • [Transportation] 16:00 By bus
  • [Return] 18:10 - 18:30, at Takayama Station, Arrive at Takayama Station and finish the tour (depending on the traffic conditions).
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto

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Situated between the popular destinations of Tokyo and Kyoto, the mountainous region of Nagano is the literal heart of Japan and a road less travelled by many international visitors. This tour combines some of the region’s most iconic destinations - including the world-famous Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani, the 1400-year old Zenko-ji Temple, Matsumoto Castle, Narai-juku, and the historic old town of Takayama - with the unforgettable experience of being driven through Japan’s Northern Alps, a place of high mountain peaks and rarefied beauty. With an English-speaking guide on both days, and transport between locations included along with accommodation, this tour captures the history and beauty of central Japan with the convenience and comfort of one easy package.

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