Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano

Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano

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Overview

Join this 1-day tour from Nagano, led by an English-speaking, nationally licensed guide-interpreter. Visit a historic miso brewery in Nagano Prefecture—Japan’s leading miso-producing region—and observe the traditional miso-making process. Miso is a staple of Japanese cuisine, supporting the nation's diet for centuries. The brewery you’ll visit has a history of around 300 years.

Next, explore the charming town of Obuse, known for its beautiful streets and delicious chestnuts. Enjoy free time to stroll around and sample local specialties.

In the afternoon, head to Jigokudani Monkey Park, famous for its Japanese macaques—also known as snow monkeys—that bathe in natural hot springs during the winter. The park offers a rare chance to observe these monkeys up close in every season. In spring and summer, you can delight in watching playful young monkeys and adorable newborns. Photos©Jigokudani Yaen koen Inc All Rights Reserved.

Activity location

塩屋醸造
- 537 Suzaka
- 382-0911, Suzaka, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Nagano Tourist Information Center
- Kurita
- 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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Round Trip From NAGANO

8h
English

End point: Tour ends at Nagano Station.

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:50

Price details

RM 707.92 x 2 AdultsRM 1,415.84

Total

Until Mon, 1 Dec

What's included, what's not

National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
Monkey park admission fee
Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Lunch
Fees other than those listed in Includes

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Depending on the number of participants, a sedan or taxi van may be used instead
Seats on the bus may not be designated
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
This is a hard walking tour covering about 50 minutes of walking each way between the Shiga Kogen Roman Museum and Jigokudani Monkey Park
As Jigokudani Monkey Park is situated 850 meters above sea level, temperatures are cooler than on the plain, so please participate wearing warm clothing. Also, the walking path may be frozen and slippery if there is snow in winter. Please wear winter boots or other non-slip footwear. If it is determined by the accompanying guide that cold weather measures, etc. are insufficient, customers may be recommended to rent equipment from a rental shop near Jigokudani Monkey Park. In such cases, expenses must be shouldered by customers
Observe the Japanese macaques’ way of life and behavior that vary by the season
The sight of Japanese macaques soaking in hot springs can be seen until around March. While it may also not be seen depending on the weather or time, etc., refunds will not be issued for this reason
As monkeys are wild animals, their behavior can be unpredictable, and they cannot be fed or touched. The park may be suddenly closed due to weather or seasonal conditions, Japanese macaques’ behavior, or other reason.　Please note there may also be a sudden tour cancellation. Thank you for your understanding. A full refund will be issued if the tour is canceled
Please note that we are unable to provide special support for those with trouble walking, or small children
Missing time from the tour duration will be allotted for travel time
Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour

Activity itinerary

塩屋醸造

See the manufacturing process of miso, the indispensable ingredient of miso soup, and is said to be synonymous with washoku (Japanese cuisine), which has been designated as an intangible cultural property. After the tour, experience Japan’s food culture by sampling some miso soup and amazake.

Obuse-machi

1h 20m

Enjoy your stroll around Obuse. Obuse is the town where renowned ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai spent his twilight years. It is also famous for chestnuts. Relish the beautiful traditional townscape while strolling around, check out some shops featuring chestnut products, and take some time for lunch (meal charges not included in the tour).

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

2h 30m
Admission ticket included

Here, you can get to see wild Japanese monkeys up close amidst scenery that changes with the season. Delight in the adorable sight of cute baby monkeys during their birth season in spring, young monkeys full of life playing in the summer, or wild monkeys taking a comfortable soak in the hot springs in winter. *As monkeys are wild animals, please be sure to follow the observation rules.

Location

Activity location

塩屋醸造
- 537 Suzaka
- 382-0911, Suzaka, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Nagano Tourist Information Center
- Kurita
- 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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