From Tokyo: Nagano Snow Monkey Park Private Tour

Discover Nagano’s Zenkoji Temple and Jigokudani Monkey Park. Explore ancient architecture, serene gardens, and playful snow monkeys in hot springs. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park - Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park offers an unforgettable experience where you can connect with nature and see wildlife in harmony with the environment. Famous for its hot springs, the park lets you watch snow monkeys soak and play, a sight unique to this serene location. Whether you visit in winter to see the monkeys…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Customizable itinerary
  • English Speaking Driver
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel/accommodation
  • Professional fluent English speaking driver
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
  • Guide
Additional Information

Embark on an enchanting adventure through Nagano, where cultural heritage meets natural splendor!
Tour Overview:
Zenkoji Temple: Start your day at this ancient site, with a history of over 1,400 years. Discover its magnificent architecture, peaceful gardens, and join the underground passage tour to touch the “Key to Paradise” for good luck.
Jigokudani…

Location
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
6845 Heion,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jody
Mar 7, 2026
Nagano Snow Monkeys - Our private driver Attary was fantastic for our Viator tour from Tokyo to Nagano to see the famous snow monkeys. It’s definitely a long drive from Tokyo, so having a private driver made the day smooth and stress-free. Attary got us there and back safely and was incredibly accommodating throughout the day. Two people in our group decided the cold was a bit too much for the snow monkey trek, so Attary kindly drove them over to the nearby art museum while I bundled up and made the walk up the mountain to see the monkeys. And I have to say — the trek was absolutely worth it! One of the biggest advantages of having Attary as a private driver is the flexibility. There’s no waiting for a large tour group or sticking to a rigid schedule. We were able to leave locations when we wanted, return when we were ready, and truly enjoy the day at our own pace. Thank you, Attary, for a safe and comfortable ride and for helping make this a wonderful day trip from Tokyo!
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Maxss8508ly
Mar 2, 2026
Snow Monkeys March 2026 - Great experience. Pick up was on time and the guides were kind and hospitable.
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Colleenby3356fm
Feb 26, 2026
Nice day - We had a nice day. Saw lots of snow monkeys and had a wonderful meal in Obuse.
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Chrisop1564wy
Feb 26, 2026
Amazing Experience to be up close with the snow monkeys! A must for animal and nature lovers! - What an amazing and unique experience! My guide Sunny was super knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with. Getting to see the snow monkeys was truly awesome. I got some great pictures and videos that will help me to remember my first trip to Japan. The admission fee to the park was very inexpensive and worth every yen. There were well over 100 monkeys just all around and the crowd size was manageable. There was never a problem getting to a space to take a picture or see the beautiful atmosphere. I would recommend this tour for anyone with a passion for nature and animals who wants a truly unique experience of getting to see these monkeys in their natural environment. There is a bit of a walk, so I would say it’s best for people able to walk long and sometimes uneven/slippery terrain. Probably not ideal for young children, but kids 8+ would be fine. Thank you Sonny for a truly special day!
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Luisgi1732vp
Feb 25, 2026
Amazing experience - We loved the place, it is definitely a worthwhile experience and something you should do at least once in your life. It was extremely cold, so that is something you should take into consideration, especially if you are not used to this kind of weather. Attary’s service was exceptional; he was always very attentive, kind, and very patient. He made sure everyone felt comfortable. The conversations we had with him were very interesting and added even more value to the experience. Without a doubt, when I return to Japan I would book this tour again, it is totally worth it. That said, I do wish it lasted just a little longer so you could spend more time in this wonderful place. Even so, I give it 5 stars.
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Getaway32780854551
Feb 21, 2026
Very nice enriching excursion. - We greatly appreciated the driving of Attary LUQMAN who was very attentive and considerate. Recommended without hesitation.
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I2745rkjameso
Feb 12, 2026
Wonderful Day with Monkeys & Museum - We had a wonderful day with Attrary. He was fantastic and it was an experience that we will never forget. Loved our day immensely. Highly recommended!
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Jenny
Feb 3, 2026
A Must Visit Nagano - We had a wonderful day at the Snow Monkey Park thanks to our tour guide Attary. He was very kind and patient. We did not particularly want to go to the shrine which was included in this tour, so he allowed us to choose another place to visit. He also suggested a good place for lunch and even took photos of us with his high resolution phone/camera and sent them to us. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience we will never forget - Mr & Mrs G Franze.
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Mark_c
Feb 1, 2026
Snow Monkey - Wonderful trip. Enjoyed the entire experience. This trip is recommended and encouraged. The monkeys were super cool, no pun intended.
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Kittakatz
Mar 2, 2026
Cool monkeys, expensive and forced review - We loved the monkeys. There wasn’t much to the “tour” aside from being driven to the monkeys. The driver didn’t really tell us any information, history, or facts on the way, just dropped us off by the busses and picked us up after. The guides were kind and friendly, but I wish they told us what time we should head back to get the onsen and temple experiences that were advertised. We only got to see the monkeys, nothing else. He said it would take too long to go to the temple. For reference, he picked us up in Tokyo at 7:30 am and we spent about 2.5 hours at the monkeys and getting lunch. I’m not sure how you could do the temple and the onsen, I guess maybe you’d have to leave at 6 am and only spend an hour at the monkeys. They also made us write a review on the way back and send a photo of it to them before we could end the tour, which I really hate, and I think is actually against TripAdvisor policy. I had my boyfriend write a positive one so I could write an honest one. For the price, I wish we’d just taken the Shinkansen.
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From $561 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).