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Snow monkeys from Tokyo: Full-Day Private trip with Local Guide

By Japan Experiences
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 12,881 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Hi, I'm Kye. A Japan-born half-Australian semi-pro photographer who's quick with a joke. Traveling through Japan can be awesome, but it can also be challenging. My boys and I are here to make your trip smoother, and more comfortable. Not to mention, memorable!

Leave all your problems and anxiety about traveling around Japan with public transport at your hotel. With us, you'll have a Native English and Japanese-speaking driver catering to all of your group's needs.

With this day trip to Nagano, you can choose what you want to see or discuss what works best for your needs with me. I've put a few places in the sample itinerary to give you a few ideas;)

Our company Japan Xperiences does NOT offer the following services for bookings through 3rd party sites:
Experiences(Katana Sword-making, tea harvesting, fireworks crafting, etc…)
Free upgrade to a luxury vehicle
Top shelf amenities(Champagne, Japanese Beer, Sake, etc…)
Jisha booking discount

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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Snow monkeys from Tokyo
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00
Price details
RM 12,881.28 x 1 TravellerRM 12,881.28
Total
Price is RM 12,881.28
10 seater van
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

10 seater van
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00
Price details
RM 25,762.57 x 1 TravellerRM 25,762.57
Total
Price is RM 25,762.57
14 seater van
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

14 seater van
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00
Price details
RM 38,643.85 x 1 TravellerRM 38,643.85
Total
Price is RM 38,643.85

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking driver and guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnow monkeys entry fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedFuel / Highway Tolls
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTicket for any activity (ropeway, cruise etc)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Ahhh, the main event! See the Japanese Red-faced snow monkeys in their (semi) natural habitat. Jigokudani literally translates to hell valley, turns out plants have a hard time growing with so much sulfur and heat in the water. I personally quite enjoy the unique scenery caused by the volcanic activity. It's a 30 minute walk through an extremely beautiful forest to get to the monkeys. *Please note that the snow monkeys are wild animals and move on their own schedule, this tour does not guarantee that we will see them.
Nagano Chausuyama Zoo
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Since we're in Nagano for the snow monkeys anyway, why not stop here to see some cute red pandas? Look I'm not trying to turn this into a safari, I'm just saying might as well haha
Zenko-ji Temple
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
A more traditional temple compared to some you may see in Tokyo. This temple is great as it gives you a more spiritual feel as there aren't 10,000 tourists there :)
Zenko-ji Temple Nakamisedori
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
An elegant traditional path that leads to Zenkoji
Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort / Alpine Garden
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Welcome to one of the best powder snow destinations in the WORLD!!! Hakuba is extremely well known in the off-piste community and is only a 2-hour drive from the snow monkeys! If you would like to ski in Hakuba I highly recommend making our trip a 2-day trip so you can fully experience everything. Just let me know if you want to extend your trip when you book!
Shiga Kogen Resort Gondola
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
This is purely a winter attraction, a ski resort! The Shiga Kogen area is right next to the snow monkeys and offers great snow:)
Togakushi Soba Museum Tonkururin
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Nagano is one of the most famous prefectures for Soba, learn how to make traditional Japanese Soba from scratch:)
2-339 Yaehara
  • 1m
Experience traditional Japanese sword-making with one of the best Katana makers in Jaan!
Endo Sake Brewery
  • 1m
  • Admission ticket not included
One of more than 10 Sake breweries in the area where you can do tastings.
Matsumoto Castle
  • 1m
  • Admission ticket not included
One of Japan's most treasured castles, it's also one we can go inside! Its five-tiered, six-story main tower, built in late 16th century, is the oldest surviving castle tower in the nation.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLETokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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Reviews

10 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Debra_C

Reviewed on Viator
4 May 2025
Kye and Ryoka picked us up at the cruise port, they were awesome! It was a long day, however, it was well planned out including little extra stops we were not planning. Seeing the snow monkeys was a bucket list item. It was an easy walk to see them and had plenty of time to see them and take pictures. Recommend the apple ice cream and warm apple turnover after seeing the monkeys at the bottom of the hill. Yum! We were also able to shop at the pokeman store, pictures of the Tokyo tower, liberty statue and pick up an extra suitcase for souvenirs.. They were friendly and a lot of fun! Highly recommend them. Btw, Kye keeps an eye on the time to ensure we make it to our appointments. Well planned out!
10.0 out of 10

Khang_T

Reviewed on Viator
25 Dec 2024
Kye was a fantastic tour guide. He was very knowledge about everything Japanese. We had a great time and will use him and his company on future trips.
10.0 out of 10

Marty_P

Reviewed on Viator
30 Apr 2024
It was great to see the snow monkeys, Kye did a great job and the vehicle was comfortable. Kye knew the perfect timing to see the snow monkeys
10.0 out of 10

Stacy_M

Reviewed on Viator
7 Mar 2024
This was a fantastic experience! Kye was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and fun. It is a long day trip from Tokyo but he made it go by quickly. I would recommend warm cloths and crampons in winter. Highly recommend.
10.0 out of 10

Jordann_f

Reviewed on Viator
11 Aug 2023
Kye was a fantastic guide. He was super knowledgeable and speaks perfect English. He was able to answer all of our questions and more. We managed to see 2 shrines, a hilltop view and a lakeside view of my Fuji with fantastic visibility. We left Tokyo at 8am. If we did it again we would go with Kye’s recommendation to leave earlier to beat the traffic and would have saved an hour of driving. The van was a 6 seater, super luxurious and comfortable with strong AC, leg room, reclining functions and Netflix to keep us entertained. We are so grateful to Kye who really made our day perfect. He was super flexible and accomodating to our needs and desires. He also gave us great tips of what else we should see and do in Tokyo for the remainder of our stay. We would recommend for all
10.0 out of 10

patxoconnor

Reviewed on Viator
1 Aug 2023
Mt Fuji was spectacular and we really enjoying browsing around the shops in one of the local villages.
10.0 out of 10

LucioJr_R

Reviewed on Viator
29 Jun 2023
This tour was amazing! We were actually debating whether we needed a guide or not, but after today, we are so glad we chose to take this package! We were able to see more scenic routes and take more memorable pictures because the tour guide was so flexible. We were originally supposed to stop by a traditional village first, but the tour guide saw at that time that we would have a good chance of seeing the peak of Mt. Fuji and altered the schedule to accommodate that. If he didn’t adjust, we might have not gotten a chance to see the peak at all. The tour guide was good natured and highly responsive: when one of us got injured, he went out of the way to stop by a pharmacy to buy some bandages and medicine. He was really nice and directed us to the best spots to take pictures. On the drive back, he even gave suggestions for good and affordable food all around Tokyo, which was really helpful for us tourists! We were able to see all the key spots and finished on schedule so we weren’t too tired by the end. Learning about Japan during this tour was very relaxed, making it easier to remember rather than an uncomfortable information dump full of facts that you have no way of recalling. Having a native English speaker was definitely a great help. The car also had a TV to stream Netflix with on the long drive back. Also the complimentary peach water was so refreshing. 👌🏻

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