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1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

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8 hours
English
  • Visit Zenko-ji Temple - one of the oldest and most important temples in Japan
  • Take photos of the world-famous snow monkeys
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch designed to highlight the best of Nagano
  • Taste various sakes and learn more about the iconic Japanese beverage

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Join from Hotel Kokusai 21 in Nagano City: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake

Join from Nagano Station: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake

Join from Hotel Kokusai 21 in Nagano City: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake

Inclusions

  • English-speaking guide

  • Lunch

  • Transport

  • Sake tasting

  • Snow Monkey Park entrance fee

Exclusions

  • Transportation to meet up location

  • Bullet train tickets

  • Additional snacks and drinks

  • Optional entrance fee to the Inner Sanctuary of Zenko-ji Temple

Additional Info

  • You must be a minimum of 20 years of age to consume alcohol in Japan. For those underage OR guests who do not consume alcohol, non-alcoholic sakes are available.

  • Children aged 0-5 can join this activity free of charge

  • Meals vary depending on the restaurant available on your tour date. Please let us know of any food allergies and we will arrange lunch accordingly.

  • Please note that the monkeys are wild animals and there is no guarantee that there will be monkeys at the park.

  • Please wear suitable shoes for walking the forest trail (no heels) and a bag that is easy to carry. Although routes will be generally flat and easy to walk, the forest trail may be slippery in the winter.

  • There will be a substantial amount of walking involved (1.6km walk to and from the park).

  • Please note that this is not a private tour and you cannot be picked up/dropped off in destinations other than the designated meeting points.

  • This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible

From¥1,078.06Per Person

What's included in 1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

(Subject to Option Inclusions)
  • [Departure] 09:35, meet up at Nagano Station. Your guide will meet you inside Nagano Station. Look for your guide in front of the large Information Board, directly across from the Shinkansen / Bullet Train ticket gates.
  • [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Zenkoji Temple, Arrive at Zenko-ji Temple and explore the precinct with your guide, followed by some free time. Learn about why this is one of the most important temples in Japan!
  • [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Nishinomon-Yoshinoya Sake Brewery, Try ‘sake’ with a tasting and learning experience all led by your guide (non-alcoholic options also available).
  • [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Visit the famous Snow Monkey Park and learn all about what makes the resident monkeys so unique. Please note that estimated time at the monkey park includes walking in and out along the forest trail.
  • [Return] 17:30, at Nagano Station, Tour concludes at Nagano Station, where the guide will say their goodbyes.
  • The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
two monkeys bathing in hot spring at Jugokudani Snow Monkey Park in nagano
two monkeys bathing in hot spring at Jugokudani Snow Monkey Park in nagano
Explore Zenko-ji Temple – the most important cultural site in Nagano.
Explore Zenko-ji Temple – the most important cultural site in Nagano.
Your guide will treat you to sake tasting and introduce you to the fascinating world of this classic Japanese beverage.
Your guide will treat you to sake tasting and introduce you to the fascinating world of this classic Japanese beverage.
After a 1.6km walk along the tranquil forest trail, enjoy the unique experience of observing these snow monkeys in close proximity!
After a 1.6km walk along the tranquil forest trail, enjoy the unique experience of observing these snow monkeys in close proximity!

Route

How to get there

  • By train: take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station. The location is in front of the Information Board of Nagano Station, directly across from the shinkansen (bullet train) ticket gates

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The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)