GROUP / pre-organized
  • Winter Nagano, Snow Monkey Tour

  • Nagano, Japan
  • A unique experience to photograph and observe the wild Japanese macaques up close.
    A small group tour limited to a maximum 7 participants.

Highlights

  • Small group tour: maximum 7 participants (minimum 4 participants)
  • Snow Monkey in Nagano
    The only wild monkeys in the world that bathe in hot springs. Widely loved by people from all over the world, this is a unique experience where you can observe the wild Japanese macaques up close. We will spend the entire day here to give you plenty of time to observe and shoot photos of the monkeys up close.
  • English speaking guide will accompany whole the tour
  • Shinkansen Bullet train for return journey between Tokyo and Nagano
  • Delicious local food and a hot spring at hotel in Yudanaka Onsen

Itinerary

  City Summary
1

Tokyo 
Nagano
Yudanaka Onsen

You will meet our English speaking guide at Tokyo station at 09:30am. We will take Shinkansen Bullet train to Nagano. Then be transported by private vehicle to your hotel in Yudanaka Onsen. After leaving your luggage, we will start with a walk up the trail to the Monkey park entrance gate with your camera gear and other equipment. You will enjoy to photograph or observe unique Snow monkey for a couple of hours till the park gate is closed. At night, enjoy delicious local food and a hot spring at our hotel in Yudanaka Onsen.
Accom: Biyu-no-Yado in Yudanaka Onsen | Meals included : Dinner
2

Yudanaka Onsen

After breakfast, we will head to Snow Monkey Park again and spent full day for photography or observation.

Accom: Biyu-no-Yado in Yudanaka Onsen | Meals included : Breakfast & Dinner
3

Yudanaka Onsen
Nagano
Tokyo

After breakfast, we will head to Nagano station by private vehicle, then take Shinkansen Bullet train to Tokyo.Tour will end on arrival at Tokyo station around 12:00pm to 13:00pm.

Meals Included: Breakfast
** We offer other tours within Japan and can accommodate customized packages and quotes in combination with this one. Please feel free to inquire for more information from our agent.

Price

  Price per person
From Feb 4th till Feb 6th 2025
2nights 3days Open to book

JPY 140,000
For 4 to 7 participants

From Feb 16th till Feb 18th 2025
2nights 3days Departure Confirmed

JPY 140,000
For 4 to 7 participants

Single room supplement

JPY 15,000

** Tour price listed is per person, based on sharing twin rooms. Single room can be arranged with single room supplement.
** This tour requires a minimum number of 4 participants (maximum 7 participants). Please do NOT purchase your airline tickets until you receive confirmation that the minimum number of tour participants has been reached.
** All the lunch during the tour is not included. You will have a chance to eat at local restaurant or buy food from the local convenience stores. Each person should prepare to pay for these individually.
** This tour is designed to spend enough time in Snow Monkey Park and suitable for photography. However, the guide is not photography guide.
** There is no guarantee that it snows during the tour. Also, since monkeys are wild animals, it cannot be guaranteed that they will bathe in the hot springs.
** According to weather reports and local information, tour schedule may be adjusted by our photography guide on spot.
** The detailed itinerary will be sent to all participants at the same time three weeks before the tour starts.

Inclusions:

English speaking guide| Accommodation as per above | Private vehicle mentioned in the itinerary | Bullet train fee (between Tokyo and Nagano) | Meals as per above | Entrance fee of Snow Monkey Park

Exclusive of:

Transportation to/from Japan | Travel & Medical Insurance | Daily lunches and additional Snacks | Personal expenses (Souvenirs and Beverages, etc.)

Climate

In this season the warmest temperatures you can expect is 5-10°C (41-50°F), and it can go to as low as -5°C (23°F). Make sure you have layers of extra warm clothes for upper and lower body. Waterproof ski wear winter gear, snow boots or water proof trekking boots, warm gloves and thermal underwear, warm hats and ear warmers will all come handy. Visitors to Snow Monkey Park must climb 2 km (1.2 miles) one way along a mountain path that can be slippery and muddy in winter.

About Accommodation

Hotel in Yudanaka Onsen offers futon style bedding, where people will sleep on a mattress laid out on the tatami mat floor. Each room has private bathroom.

Luggage

When we take Shinkansen Bullet train, luggage need to be stored overhead luggage space or be kept in limited luggage space in the train. Thus we allow everyone to bring up to one suitcase per person.

Dietary Restriction

If you have any dietary restrictions, please advise at the time of application.
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