What sake is served at the tasting?

The sake tasting takes place at Yoshinoya Sake Brewery near Zenkoji. Your guide will introduce the flavor profiles and brewing characteristics of Nagano sake during the session. Guests must be 20 years of age or older to consume alcohol. A non-alcoholic alternative is available.

What is the Snow Monkey Park trail like?

The trail is 1.6 kilometers one way on an unsealed forest path and takes approximately 25 to 30 minutes each way. From mid-December to early April, the trail may be covered in snow and ice. Sturdy footwear is essential. Rental boots and crampons are available near the trailhead for an additional fee.

Are the monkeys guaranteed to be in the hot spring?

In winter, the monkeys are commonly seen bathing in the hot spring. In spring, summer, and autumn, they may be present near or in the water, but this cannot be guaranteed. On a small number of days per year, the monkeys may not come down to the park area at all.

What should I wear for this tour?

Sturdy walking or hiking shoes are essential for the forest trail. In winter, warm and waterproof layered clothing is required as temperatures can drop to minus 10 degrees Celsius. From mid-December to early April, rental boots and crampons are available near the park for an additional fee.

What happens if part of the itinerary is unavailable on the day?

If any part of the itinerary cannot proceed as scheduled due to weather, closures, or other conditions, the tour operator will arrange a suitable alternative and inform guests as early as possible.

1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake in Nagano

Transportation fee from Nagano to the Snow Monkey Park
Snow Monkey Park Admission Fee
Lunch (vegetarian options are available)
Guided tour at Zenkoji, 'sake'-tasting, and at the monkey park
English-speaking guide

What's not included

Additional food, snacks & drinks
Optional entrance fee to the inner sanctuary of Zenkoji Temple
Shinkansen / 'Bullet Train' tickets
Accommodation

This tour is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for guests with mobility limitations.
Infants (0–5) receive free admission; no lunch or guaranteed seat (may sit on an adult’s lap in winter).
Hakuba transfers run from December to March only; guests arrange transport from drop-off points to accommodations. Note that only Nagano Station and Hotel Kokusai 21 pickup are offered all year round.
Booking must be completed at least 1 hour before the pickup time on the day of the tour.
Onward Shinkansen travel in winter should not be booked before the 17:56 Kagayaki or the recommended 18:23 Hakutaka service from Nagano.
All activities and experiences are subject to availability and operating conditions.
Bookable options do not guarantee that all experiences will operate exactly as scheduled.
Some activities require confirmation with local venues and may vary depending on the date.

Cancel more than 23976 hours before the start time for a full refund.
From 23976 hours before the start time until 240 hours before the start time, cancellation costs 4%.
From 240 hours before the start time until 168 hours before the start time, cancellation costs 24%.
From 168 hours before the start time until 24 hours before the start time, cancellation costs 34%.
From 24 hours before the start time until 23 hours before the start time, cancellation costs 54%.
Cancellations within 23 hours of the start time are non-refundable.

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A lot of monkeys

One of the best days of my life, I saw too many monkeys, both babies and adults, they look very cute swimming in the water. The guide was a key point to achieve the journey, the sake and the food were delicious.

Ricardo S

July 17, 2026

Good

Everything was good and he explain us everything perfectly

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A lot of monkeys

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July 17, 2026

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Everything was good and he explain us everything perfectly

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Hakuba (Scheduled at 07:20)

Nagano Station (Scheduled at 09:35)

Zenkoji Temple (Est. 10:00)

Yoshinoya Sake Brewery (Est. 11:30)

Local Restaurant (Est. 12:00)

Jigokudani Valley (Est. 14:00)

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park (Est. 14:40)

Nagano Station (Est. 17:35)

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What sake is served at the tasting?

What is the Snow Monkey Park trail like?

Are the monkeys guaranteed to be in the hot spring?

What should I wear for this tour?

What happens if part of the itinerary is unavailable on the day?

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