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1-Day Snow Monkeys & Zenko-ji Tomyo Lantern Festival Tour

By Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
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Overview

Combining a visit to Nagano’s world-famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and evening exploration of the Zenko-ji Tomyo Lantern Festival, this enjoyable 1-day tour marks the midpoint of winter and illuminates Nagano’s ancient heart! Including an early dinner at Monzen Terrace Enya, this tour brings warmth and light into the midst of winter.

This tour begins at Nagano Station, from where you will be transported to the Jigokudani Monkey Park before returning to Nagano City for a warming winter dinner at Monzen Terrace Enya, before being guided around the Zenko-ji Temple precinct in the beauty and tranquility of its annual Tomyo Lantern Festival. All led by a locally-based, English-speaking guide, this tour is a great way to experience the best of Nagano in winter.

Activity location

  • Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
    • 6845 Heion,
    • 381-0401, Yamanouchi-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nagano Station
    • Kurita
    • 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedDinner
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry tickets to the Snow Monkey Park
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedShinkansen / 'Bullet Train' tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAccommodation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional food, snacks & drinks

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy observing the famous monkeys in their winter habitat. With no barriers between you and the monkeys, this is a unique and memorable experience. Your guide will be on-hand to explain just what makes these creatures so unique, while also allowing plenty of free-time to enjoy for yourself.
MONZEN TERRACE ENYA
  • 1h 10m
Cap the tour off with a multi-course dinner at one of Nagano City's most popular restaurants, Monzen Terrace Enya. Dinner includes an appetizers, salad, soup, a main, dessert and more!
Zenko-ji Temple
  • 1h 30m
Experience the near-1400 year old temple precinct bathed the brilliant light of the Tomyo Lantern Festival. Countless paper lanterns lead the way to the temple, while the temple itself comes to splendid light as a tribute to the Buddha. Indeed to also celebrate Nagano's role as host of the 1998 Winter Olympics, this tranquil evening festival is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESJigokudani Snow Monkey Park
    • 6845 Heion,
    • 381-0401, Yamanouchi-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLENagano Station
    • Kurita
    • 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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