

Jigokudani Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen) Tours and Activities
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If you’ve been captivated by photos of furry macaques sitting in steaming hot water, surrounded by snow, head to the Jigokudani Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen). Located in the Joshinetsu-Kogen National Park, in Nagano Prefecture, this is believed to be the only place in the world where monkeys bathe in hot springs
6845 Oaza Heion, Yamanouchi, Chubu
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Nagano Full-Day Cycling Tour with Snow Monkey, Obuse Town, Apple Orchards
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Experience the nature and culture of beautiful Nagano on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, head out with an informative local guide and bicycle through apple orchards along the Chikuma River, watch macaques bathe in their natural habitat at Snow Monkey Park, relax in a hot spring at Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen villages, and treat yourself to delicious chestnuts in Obuse.
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$184.51
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$184.51
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Nagano Private Two Day Tour
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Discover Nagano’s many highlights on this private 2-day tour. Save time planning transport, as a driver and private vehicle is included. You’ll have a guide to show you around on the first day, and then free time to explore on the second day. Overnight stay in a Japanese Ryokan, entrance fees to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, and a private onsen experience is included, making it the ultimate hassle-free tour.
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$374.69
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$374.69
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Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park
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Explore the magnificent temples and natural wonders of Nagano on a full-day tour and benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide. Visit the famous Zenkoji Temple and Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, enjoy lunch (own expense) in Obuse Town, then choose a soak in the hot springs at Shibu Onsen.
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$208.16
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$208.16
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1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano Tour
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See two of the top attractions near Nagano on this full-day excursion. Explore the tranquil grounds of Zenko-ji, a lovely religious site known for its historic Buddhist statue. Enjoy a sake tasting and lunch before heading down a beautiful forest trail to the home of the snow monkeys, a group of local macaques known for their willingness to live in the snow and bathe in the local hot spring.
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$159.82
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$159.82
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Snow Monkey in "Jigokudani Yaen-koen" & Obuse Town
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You will go around famous sightseeing spots in Hokushin (Northern Nagano) area. First, you will see the Jigokudani Wild Snow Monkey Park worldly known for its snow monkeys. Then you will go to Obuse Town, which is reputed for its town renewal project vitalizing the historical heritages such as Hokusai Katsushika.
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$854.00
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(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Monkeys & Cherry Blossoms in Nagano Tour
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Check out Japan’s famous cherry blossom blooms and see snow monkeys on a full-day trip from Nagano. After visiting the Jigokudani Monkey Park, you’ll stop for lunch, then visit several different ‘hanami’ spots to admire the cherry blossom trees. This seasonal experience runs from April to the end of May, allowing you to take in the later blooms of the mountainous northern Nagano region.
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Explore Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park with a Knowledgeable Local Guide
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Japan’s Nagano prefecture is widely regarded as the country’s winter capital, due to its snowy landscapes and premium ski spots. Visit one of Japan’s most famous winter spots on a 3.5-hour tour of Jigokudani Monkey Park from Shimotakai-gun. Marvel at red-faced Japanese macaques as they bathe in steaming ‘onsen’ (hot springs) and follow walking trails rife with flora and fauna.
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$121.31
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Matsumoto Private One Day Tour
This action-packed private day tour to Matsumoto combines a visit to the historic Matsumoto Castle, the foodie experience of going to one of Japan’s biggest wasabi farms, and Hotaka Shrine too. Going on a guided tour saves time navigating and uncovers hidden gems you might not discover alone such as the quirky “Frog Street” which is known for its abundance of frog products.
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$249.80
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$249.80
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1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in the Shiga Kogen Tour
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Enjoy fun winter activities and visit the famous Japanese snow monkeys during this full-day trip to the Shiga Kogen Highlands in Nagano. Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park, where you can observe wild macaques bathing in the area hot springs. After a warm, delicious lunch, you have time for sledding, snow bikes, snow scooters, and a lift ride up the 5,800-foot (1,900-meter) slope of a famous area ski resort.
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$183.53
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$183.53
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Nagano Winter Special Tour "Snow Monkey and Snowshoe Hiking"!!
You can enjoy to observe lovely wild monkeys bathing in an outdoor hot spring at Snow Monkey Park. Each monkey has different personality and it's quite fun to be able to watch them from very close.
After the monkey park, we are visiting an old Shinto shrine called Togakushi shrine which has been one of the most important place for the mountain worship since ancient era. The shrine and precincts forest are all covered with thick snow during the winter season. However,by snowshoeing, it is the perfect opportunity to discover areas that are inaccessible any other time of the year. Frozen bodies of water and a heavy carpet of snow make otherwise untraversable terrain accessible. I will lead you to these undisturbed areas, so you can explore and appreciate the unspoiled nature around you.
I'm a National Government licensed guide interpreter as well as licensed mountain trekking guide.
Let's have a cup of coffee on the snow made table and chair :)
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$371.20
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Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano with Tour Guide and Private Vehicle
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Explore Matsumoto at your own pace and to your own interests on this full-day private guided tour from Nagano. Visit Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's best-preserved castles, then explore surrounding streets, including quirky "Frog Street," known for its abundance of frog products. Afterward, visit tranquil Hotaka Town, home to Japan’s largest wasabi farm where you can try wasabi ice-cream and visit nearby Hotaka Shrine.
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$322.65
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Dinner Plan "Shinshu beef" 【Hotel Tsubakino】 Yudanaka Onsen
'' sukiyaki-gozen 'with rice, appetizer, Three kinds of sashimi, Steamed dish, Miso soup, pickles, and seasonal dessert
& Dish Upgrading "the grill of shinshu beef sirloin" = add 1,500 yen
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$18.53
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Nagano 5-Day Pass
Nagano 5-Day Pass is a ticket that allows you to fully enjoy the trains in the surrounding area including Nagano, Shinano, Ueda, Matsumoto. Nagano Prefecture is located in the central part of Honshu, Japan, and is called the roof of Japan. Take a trip to Nagano, one of Japan's most precious spas and treasures of history and culture. You can also observe wild monkeys enjoying hot springs in Jikkudaniya Enkoen during the winter season.
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[[Shinano Electric Railway (しなの鉄道)]]
-- Karizawa Station (軽井沢駅) - Shino noi Station (篠ノ井駅)
-- Nagano Station (長野駅) to Myogogo Kogen Station (妙高高原駅)
[[Nagano Electric Railway (長野電鉄)]]
-- Nagano Station (長野駅) - Yudanagawa Station (湯田中駅)
-- Ueda Electric Railway (上田電鉄)
[[Ueda Station (上田駅) - Bessho Onsen Station (別所温泉駅)]]
-- Matsumoto Station (松本駅) - Shinshigashima Station (新島々駅)
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$59.49
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Nagano Ski Buffet
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Experience the best of Japan - the thrill of deep powder, the beauty of an unique culture, and the fun of a great guided tour.
Enjoy some of the most amazing snow on planet earth, stay in a truly authentic Japanese ski village where you are the minority, visit mom and pop restaurants and mix with the locals, be entertained by Geisha, Taiko Drum, Shimansen Guitar, Lion Dance and Karate performances, visit the world famous Snow Monkeys, walk through ancient castles, temples and shrines and relax in natural hot pools. Where other companies may talk up the cultural aspects of Japan we include them in our tours so you get a truly authentic Japanese ski experience. And best of all you get to share this all with a group of like minded ski and snowboard enthusiasts, all hosted by instructor/guides who are just plain passionate about what they do for you as our testimonials attest to. And don’t forget our hidden gems that we leave as a surprise for you on your journey with us at JPC Tours.
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$3,775.08
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