Would you like to see country side of Japan which is rich in nature, traditions and local food?
Would you like to travel at ease? Then please join my tour!
May and June is a time when mothers give birth to babies.
It is a magical experience to see new-born babies close by.
I will tell you all about the interesting history, traditions in food, art and culture that only a local like me can tell you.
Many people who joined my tour said the day with me was the highlights of their time in Japan!
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Nagano station
- At bullet train ticket gate
Nagano station
Take an express train fo 45mins, admiring the view of the countryside, then transfer to the bus /taxi for 10mins ride
Entrance of the trail to the monkey park
We'll enjoy walking on forest train for 35mins.
Nice to get away to nature.
Snow Monkey Park
It is a magical experience to be very close to wild creatures.
We can usually see monkeys in the bath in cold seasons,
and adorable new-born babies in green season.
Yudanaka station
Take 45mins express train
Zenkoji temple
Enjoy the beauty of 1400yrs old Buddest temple.
Touch healing Buddha.
200yrs old Sake brewery(For non-drinkers I can substitute with local food place)
Learn how Sake is made in facility tour and enjoy sampling.
There are non-alcoholic drinks available too.
Ending Point
Nagano station
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee
Sampling at Sake brewery
You and the guide' transportation fare & entrance fee
(4000yen / person)
*The trail is slippery with snow and ice in winter. It is a MUST to wear a non slippery shoes.
*There are times that the monkeys are absent from the park. In that case I will provide an alternative options.
*In winter we usually see the Snow Monkeys in the bath, but in other seasons there will be times when they hang out in the water, but please know that the monkeys are wild animals and there is no guarantee they are in the bath.
I have professionally guided people for the past 10 years, and I love connecting travelers to the local culture and its people. I'll be your language as well as cultural interpreter, and take your travel to deeper level.
I love Beautiful Nagano! I'll take you to famous spots as well as only-locals-know spots so that you can experience local culture behind the closed door.
My people said the day with me were the highlights of their time in Japan. You'll feel welcomed and inspired!
June D.
“A day of enjoyment in Nagano”
My family had a wonderful day visiting Nagano. The snow monkey park was so enjoyable and the hike from the park was beautiful. We enjoyed eating the traditional dumplings from this area, as well as the sake brewery tasting and the beautiful temple. Erin was very nice and informative and made the day very nice. Definitely a doable day trip from Tokyo using the Shinkansen. Oh and the apples and apple juice from this area is so delicious.
Eri M.
June san, Thank you! Even though it was hot day, it was a magical experience to be close to many new-born babies in quiet monkey park, wasn't it? I am glad your family enjoyed all the hight lights of Nagano in one day, being away from crowded cities.
$470/ per group