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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
With an abundance of wild food in the mountains, autumn is a happy time for Nagano's famous monkeys.
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano to Takayama via Matsumoto

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

By Machinovate Japan Ltd.
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $1,057 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Situated between the popular destinations of Tokyo and Kyoto, the mountainous of 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, 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 English-speaking guide, lunch, and full-service accommodation on Day 1 followed by hotel pick-up and transport to Matsumoto and Takayama, including hotel drop-off, on Day 2, this tour captures the history and beauty of central Japan with the convenience and comfort of one easy package.

Activity location

  • Zenko-ji Temple
    • I-491 Motoyoshicho,
    • 380-0851, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nagano Station
    • Kurita
    • 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano to Takayama via Matsumoto
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • English

Situated between the popular destinations of Tokyo and Kyoto, the mountainous of 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, 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 English-speaking guide, lunch, and full-service accommodation on Day 1 followed by hotel pick-up and transport to Matsumoto and Takayama, including hotel drop-off, on Day 2, this tour captures the history and beauty of central Japan with the convenience and comfort of one easy package.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 a.m.
Price details
CA $1,057.02 x 2 AdultsCA $2,114.04

Total
Price is CA $2,114.04
Until Mon, May 20

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver & transport on Day 2
  • What's includedWhat's includedMatsumoto Castle entrance fee on Day 2
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccommodation at Hotel Kokusai 21 on Day 1 (inc. breakfast on Day 2)
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-speaking guide & transport on Day 1
  • What's includedWhat's includedBreakfast
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnow Monkey Park entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedSake tasting
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport from Nagano to all listed destinations, ending at Takayama
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDinner on Day 1 & Day 2
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAccommodation in Takayama
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedShinkansen/bullet train tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEnglish-speaking guide on Day 2

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear suitable shoes for the walking trail into the Snow Monkey Park.
  • During the winter it is common to see the Snow Monkeys enjoying the hot spring bath, however from spring up to autumn there will be times where the monkeys play or eat in the water, however please note that the monkeys are wild animals and there is no guarantee that there will be monkeys in the bath.
  • There are a few days in the year that the monkeys might not come down to the park. In such case we will provide an alternative activity.
  • It is possible to extend your stay at Hotel Kokusai 21. Please send us your preferred length of stay if this is what you’re looking for.
  • Guests are required to follow the Snow Monkey Park rules at all times. Guests are not permitted to touch, hold, feed or bathe with the monkeys at any time. There are no barriers separating the monkeys from visitors to the park. Please ensure you keep a minimum distance of 1 to 2 metres between yourself and the monkeys. Your guide will explain the rules prior to entering the park.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Zenkoji Temple - Snow Monkey Park
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Nagano City including Western-style bedding and private bathroom.
Zenko-ji Temple
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore Zenko-ji - a National Treasure and one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the world-famous snow monkeys of Jigokudani and learn all about what makes them so unique
Day 2: Matsumoto Castle - Takayama
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Matsumoto Castle
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit iconic Matsumoto Castle – a National Treasure and one the last remaining original castles in Japan
Ishii Miso
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
One of Nagano's oldest and most acclaimed miso producers - followed by a quick tour of he brewery itself
Takayama Jinya
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Make your way to Takayama through the beautiful Northern Alps. Your driver will stop along the way for a break and to allow you to soak in the alpine atmosphere.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESZenko-ji Temple
    • I-491 Motoyoshicho,
    • 380-0851, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLENagano Station
    • Kurita
    • 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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