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15 Snow Monkey Tours in Nagano to Build a Day Around

28 tours  ·  from $55 a head

The 15 best snow monkey tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano - Zenko-ji Temple gives the morning a spiritual start
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1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

1.1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $151Our pick

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide at Zenko-ji Temple, a local sake tasting, a Japanese lunch, and Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Guides such as Tom, Kieran, Nadine, and Dylan have led recent departures. Expect a forest walk, possible winter ice, and free time at each major stop.

“We had an amazing day on this tour! The itinerary was well balanced which included a good amount of time to experience the snow monkeys. In addition, the sake tasting and the visit to the temple was also very good. The lunch was amazing and comforting. Thank you to our guide Dylan who did a great job!”

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Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip - Starting from Nagano or Hakuba
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Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

2.Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 8 - 12 hours · from $135

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide exploring Zenko-ji Temple, tasting local sake, eating a Nagano-style lunch, and walking to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Guides such as Dylan, Brent, Tom, Hiroshi, and Kevin have helped make the day informative and easy to manage. Winter pickups from Hakuba are available.

“We liked everything, Luka was very friendly and helpful. The meal was one of the best we had in Japan. At the monkeys forrest was very cold, but it was a fairytale place to walk.”

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From Tokyo: Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch - Meeting in Shinjuku and settling into the coach
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From Tokyo: Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch

3.Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 295 reviews · 1 day · from $151

Travel from Shinjuku to Nagano by coach, stop for beef sukiyaki at Shinshu Fruitsland, then walk about 30 minutes to Jigokudani Monkey Park. English-speaking guides such as Ichiro, Mai, and Maki help keep the long day organized. Winter departures from January 23 to March 1, 2026 also visit Kamakura snow huts.

“What a great day! Total was 12 hours. Definitely value for money. Maki was an excellent tour guide. Both driver did a great job. Snow monkeys were a highlight. Possibly could have reiterated appropriate footwear for the 40 min, plus return walk on snow and ice a little more. Lovely lunch and appreciated the igloo stop on the second half of the tour. Really enjoyed!”

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From Tokyo: Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple - Jigokudani Monkey Park and the walk to the pools
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From Tokyo: Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple

4.Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 184 reviews · 1 day

Travel from Tokyo to Nagano in a private Toyota Vellfire, Crown, or Land Cruiser with an English-speaking driver such as Waqas, Bilal, or Sajawal. Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, Matsushiro Castle Ruins, Shibu Onsen, and Obuse. The day lasts about 10 hours, including the long drive.

“The snow monkey park was amazing, and our guide Waqas was prompt with picking us up during our activities. Was also very flexible with how we used our time.”

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Hokkaido Seasonal: Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley - Lake Toya begins the day with wide winter views
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Hokkaido Seasonal: Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley

5.Hokkaido Seasonal: Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 173 reviews · 1 day · from $55Best value

Travel from Sapporo to Lake Toya, Lake Hill Farm, Showa Shinzan, and Noboribetsu Jigokudani with an English or Chinese guide. Add an optional snowmobile ride, warm up with local snacks, and see steaming sulfur vents beside winter snow. Guides such as Mila, Mr. Hong, and Sunny are noted for clear explanations and helpful local tips.

“We enjoyed this trip overall. The trip to the thermal area was great although several of the paths were closed because of the weather. The snowmobile ride was very expensive, and I'm not convinced it was worth it. It was very cold and we could only go slowly. Because of the heavy snow, you couldn't see Lake Toya anyway. Our guide was very loud and spoke at high speed, barely taking a breath. She said everything in English and then Japanese with no pause between. She showed photos on her phone and we were at the back of the bus so had no way of seeing them. She did eventually…”

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Tokyo: Snow Monkey & Nagano Customiseable Private Day Tour - The long ride from Tokyo to the snow monkeys
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Tokyo: Snow Monkey & Nagano Customiseable Private Day Tour

6.Snow Monkey & Nagano Customiseable Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 138 reviews · 1 day

Travel from Tokyo, Nagano, Hakuba, or nearby areas in a private Toyota Vellfire, Crown, or similar vehicle with an English-speaking driver. See Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, Obuse, Shibu Onsen, and Matsushiro Castle Ruins, or adjust the plan to suit your group. Drivers such as Kashi, Alex, and Jazib are praised for safe driving and flexible timing.

“Excellent visit to the monkeys and the temple Driver Kashi was very punctual polite courteous Would recommend him to anyone looking for a private driving tour from Tokyo”

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1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour - Shiga Kogen snow fun, not a ski lesson
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1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

7.1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $184

Spend about nine hours in Nagano with an English-speaking guide such as Jens, Endo, or Joyce. Play in the snow at Shiga Kogen using sleds, tubes, snow bikes, and snow scooters, eat lunch near the ski fields, then walk to Jigokudani Monkey Park to see Japanese macaques in hot springs. This suits families and non-skiers best.

“So well organised. We received an email two days before that due to weather conditions the snow fun had to be modified and we would do chair ski lift as well as shortened snow fun. Thought decent to notify us as we had chance to cancel if didnt suit us. This actually ended up suiting us more as great views! Lunch was lovely. Endo great travel guide. Fyi snow monkeys were at end of day not start as we had imagined but still went well! Endo even gave us a great recommendation for dinner which we loved! Can recommend staying at hotel courtland if you do tour as it just…”

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Nagano Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour Hotel Pick & Drop - Zenkoji Temple gives the day a spiritual center
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Nagano Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour Hotel Pick & Drop

8.Nagano Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour Hotel Pick & Drop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 10 hours

Travel by private Toyota Prado with an English-speaking driver such as Alex, Baba, Kashi, or Javad, depending on availability. You can combine snow monkeys, Zenkoji Temple, Shibu Onsen, Obuse, Matsushiro, and Togakushi Shrine at your own pace, with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, refreshments, and flexible stops included.

“We had such a good day with Shamas. He was super flexible and friendly. The vehicle was very comfortable and the driving smooth. Really great way to see the snow monkeys and the other sites at our own pace. Thanks for a great day out.”

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Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen - Zenko-ji Temple gives Nagano its center
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Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

9.Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $337

Spend about eight hours exploring Nagano with a private English-speaking guide and transport. Visit Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, Obuse, and possibly the Hokusai Museum, with time for local food, sake, or an onsen. Guides such as Hori, Mutsumi, and Fumiko have helped tailor the day to families, older visitors, and special interests.

“WeiWei was wonderful and very knowledgeable about the local towns, foods, culture and monkeys :) She was very patient as we stayed with the monkeys for over an hour taking photos and observing them. We had a great time with her, and highly suggest booking a private tour, so you can go at your own pace with the monkeys, saki tasting, and a bit more of a local's experience.”

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From Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Customize Day Tour - Zenko-ji Temple gives the day a spiritual center
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From Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Customize Day Tour

10.Snow Monkey Private Customize Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews

Travel from Tokyo to Nagano in a private van for a flexible day with an English, Japanese, or Hindi-speaking driver. See snow monkeys at Jigokudani, visit Zenko-ji Temple, and add stops such as Shibu Onsen, Obuse, Matsumoto, or Matsushiro Castle Ruins. Hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, fuel, highway fees, and refreshments are included.

“Everything is fine 🙂 Ali was a great guy. we had plenty of time to enjoy the money park and the temple. I recommend this service and Ali guide in particular to everyone. thank you”

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Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey and Zenkoji Temple Private Tour - Getting from Tokyo to Jigokudani Monkey Park
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Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey and Zenkoji Temple Private Tour

11.Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey and Zenkoji Temple Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews

Travel from Tokyo to Nagano in a private luxury vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Ali, Fahad, Hadi, or Raza. Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park, Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Shibu Onsen, and more. The route can change to suit your group, but expect a long day with several hours on the road.

“The snow monkeys and the temple were amazing. The best part of the tour was the tour driver. Raza was very friendly, nice and accommodating. He made breaks whenever we wanted and even asked if we wanted to go to more places. Definitely recommend Raza.”

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Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour (Depart: Iiyama & Nozwa) - A short stop at Tamamura Honten
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Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour (Depart: Iiyama & Nozwa)

12.Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour (Depart: Iiyama & Nozwa)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $78

From Iiyama or Nozawa, ride through Nagano’s orchards to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, then walk historic Shibu Onsen with guides such as Tommy, Tome, or Rossella. Priority park tickets save time, but you need good shoes for a 4-kilometer walk and should leave a wide buffer after the tour for trains or dinner.

“We really enjoyed our afternoon, our guide Tome was excellent really friendly and knowledgeable and helpful”

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1 Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen - Shiga Kogen gives you snow without a ski lesson
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1 Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen

13.1 Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 9 hours · from $165

Travel from Nagano or Yudanaka to Shiga Kogen for 1.5 hours of snow play, a Japanese or Western lunch, and a guided visit to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Guides such as Endo, Kieran, Dylan, and Jens have helped make the day easy and friendly. Bring waterproof shoes, warm layers, and traction for the icy 1.6km trail.

“It was absolutely amazing! Our tour Lyndsey was great! The whole trip was really fun and worth the money. 10/10”

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Nagano: 1-Day Snow Monkey & Cherry Blossom Tour in Spring - Meeting your guide at Nagano Station
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Nagano: 1-Day Snow Monkey & Cherry Blossom Tour in Spring

14.1-Day Snow Monkey & Cherry Blossom Tour in Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 9 hours · from $135

Travel from Nagano Station to Jigokudani Monkey Park, where Japanese macaques roam close by, then enjoy lunch and visit cherry blossom sites chosen for peak bloom. English-speaking guides such as Dai, Kevin, and Endo keep the day moving and explain the region. Expect a long walk to the park and no guarantee of monkeys in the hot spring.

“It was an amazing day. Monkeys, blossoms and the most incredible lunch. Exceeded expectations!”

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Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee - Reaching Jigokudani Monkey Park
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Private Snow Monkey Tour – Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee

15.Private Snow Monkey Tour – Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $507

Join a private Snow Monkey Resorts tour from Nagano City or Hakuba, Shiga Kogen, Nozawa Onsen, Myoko Kogen, or Madarao Kogen. Your guide, such as Joyce or Lin, handles the driving and day plan. Expect Jigokudani Monkey Park, hot pot lunch, Obuse, Zenko-ji, and sake tasting, with non-alcoholic options available.

“The best snow monkey tour! We had Lin and she went above and beyond to get us to the monkeys. This was no mean feat as I’m using a wheelchair and struggling to walk due to illness. Loved Obuse village and visited a lovely temple that was actually wheelchair accessible. I would highlight recommend this tour!”

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