1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake in Nagano
英语
1 day
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A full-day tour from Nagano led by a local English-speaking guide, covering Zenkoji Temple, a sake tasting at Yoshinoya Sake Brewery, an included lunch, and the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Transport, park admission, lunch, and sake tasting are all included.
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
不包含内容
Additional food, snacks & drinks
Optional entrance fee to the inner sanctuary of Zenkoji Temple
Guests joining from Hakuba are collected at four points in sequence: Tsugaikekogen Heights Bus Stop (07:20), Hakuba Tokyu Hotel (07:40), Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal (07:55), and the bus lot next to Hotel La Vigne in Echoland (08:10). The bus then travels to Nagano City for the main pickup.
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Kurita, Nagano
The main meeting point is inside Nagano Station, in front of the large information board directly across from the Shinkansen ticket gates. Your guide will be wearing a Snow Monkey Resorts tour tag.
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Motoyoshicho, Nagano
持续时间：1 hour and 30 minutes
Arrive at Zenkoji Temple, a registered National Treasure with over 1,400 years of history. Your guide will lead a tour of the main hall, covering the temple's history and significance, including the hidden Secret Buddha statue, which has never been shown to the public.
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Nishinomoncho-941, Nagano
持续时间：30 minutes
Visit Yoshinoya Sake Brewery near the temple for a guided sake tasting. Your guide will introduce the flavor profiles and brewing characteristics of Nagano sake. Guests must be 20 years of age or older to consume alcohol.
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Nagano
持续时间：1 hour
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant highlighting Nagano's seasonal food culture. Winter menus feature hot pot dishes and warming regional cuisine. Spring and autumn menus feature fresh mountain vegetables. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Restaurant location may vary by season.
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Hirao, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai District, Nagano
Arrive near the park and begin the 1.6-kilometer one-way walk along an unsealed forest trail into the Jigokudani valley. The walk takes approximately 25 to 30 minutes. From mid-December to early April, the trail may be covered in snow and ice. Rental boots and crampons are available near the trailhead for an additional fee.
Arrive at the park and observe the resident troop of Japanese Macaques. The monkeys are wild and roam freely with no barriers separating them from visitors. In winter, the monkeys are commonly seen bathing in the hot spring. In other seasons, they may be present in or around the water, though this cannot be guaranteed.
Kurita, Nagano
Arrive back at Nagano Station, where the tour concludes. Guests joining from Hakuba in winter will be shuttled onward, arriving at approximately 18:30 to 18:45. Due to winter weather and road conditions, end times cannot be guaranteed. Guests booking onward Shinkansen travel in winter should not book earlier than the 17:56 Kagayaki or the recommended 18:23 Hakutaka service from Nagano.
常见问题解答
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What a magical place. The temple was grand and a special place to visit. The local stores that led to the temple sold delicious local foods. We especially loved the apple custard pastry and dried fruit and nuts. The lunch after the saki tasting was Devine and plentiful. We had the seafood and beef options and there were no complaints. Our tour guide Tamio was fabulous, providing interesting information about the area and its history. He made us feel comfortable and allowed for a stress free tour. The most spectacular part of the tour was the walk to see the snow monkeys. It was cool and snowing but we had a ball and we’re in awe of the spectacular view and wildlife. Definitely recommend.
Lisa A
2026年1月30日
Fantastic day and great value for money
I’m not usually a fan of organised tours, but as I was alone today I decided to make the most of my time and have absolutely no regrets.
Our guide was fantastic, and the temple was both beautiful and fascinating. We also had a sake tasting that the guide explained in detail, which made it really educational and enjoyable.
Cescaxxx
2026年3月18日
Lisa A
2026年1月30日
Must visit while in Japan
What a magical place. The temple was grand and a special place to visit. The local stores that led to the temple sold delicious local foods. We especially loved the apple custard pastry and dried fruit and nuts. The lunch after the saki tasting was Devine and plentiful. We had the seafood and beef options and there were no complaints. Our tour guide Tamio was fabulous, providing interesting information about the area and its history. He made us feel comfortable and allowed for a stress free tour. The most spectacular part of the tour was the walk to see the snow monkeys. It was cool and snowing but we had a ball and we’re in awe of the spectacular view and wildlife. Definitely recommend.
Cescaxxx
2026年3月18日
Fantastic day and great value for money
I’m not usually a fan of organised tours, but as I was alone today I decided to make the most of my time and have absolutely no regrets.
Our guide was fantastic, and the temple was both beautiful and fascinating. We also had a sake tasting that the guide explained in detail, which made it really educational and enjoyable.
