Highlights Nagano 〜 Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji temple and Sake〜
Joined 2025
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!
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!
Itinerary
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
Zenkoji temple
Enjoy the beauty of 1400yrs old Buddest temple.
Touch healing Buddha.
200yrs old Sake brewery
Learn how Sake is made in facility tour and enjoy sampling.
There are non-alcoholic drinks available too.
Gondo station
Take an express train
Entrance of the trail to the monkey park
We'll enjoy walking on forest train for 35mins.
Nice to get away to nature.
The snow monkey park
It is a magical experience to be very close to the wild monkeys.
Yudanaka station
Take 45mins express train
Ending Point
Nagano station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Sampling at Sake brewery
You and the guide' transportation fare& entrance fee(4000yen/person)
Tour Important Information
*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.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Eri M.
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!
$435/ per group
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