From Tokyo: Private Day Trip to Snow Monkey & Zenkoji
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Escape the city on this full-day guided trip from Tokyo to Nagano Prefecture, beginning at the famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, where wild Japanese macaques can be seen bathing in natural hot springs against a mountain backdrop — a rare, close-up view of this natural spectacle. From there, continue to Zenkoji Temple, one of Japan's oldest and most important Buddhist temples and home to the first Buddha statue ever brought to the country. Take a peaceful stroll through its grand gates and historic grounds, learning about its spiritual significance from your knowledgeable local guide, and sample local specialties such as soba noodles along the way. This is a private tour with a dedicated vehicle and driver for the full day, giving you a comfortable, flexible pace between Jigokudani and Zenkoji without depending on train and bus connections. Your guide can also tailor the plan on request within the tour's allotted time.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private tour
- Customize the itinerary
- English Speaking Guide
- Pick up from your accommodation(If you want)
What's not
- Transportation
- Lunch
- Gratuity
Itinerary
Famous for its wild snow monkeys that bathe in the natural hot springs during winter, Jigokudani Onsen is located in the mountains of Nagano. Visitors can enjoy observing the monkeys in their natural habitat amidst the scenic snow-covered landscape.
One of Japan's oldest and most important Buddhist temples, located in Nagano, Zenkoji houses the first Buddha statue ever brought to Japan. The temple is a pilgrimage site and offers a peaceful atmosphere, with beautiful grounds and historical significance.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We'll meet you in front of Tokyo station.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Travel Japan Together Tokyo
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Remaining hours in the tour duration is allotted for travel time
How it compares in Tokyo
- Its from-price is 93% above the median of the 893 day trips we list in Tokyo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tokyo
Neon-lit districts, quiet shrines, superb food and distinct neighbourhoods make up Tokyo, a vast, orderly metropolis linked by punctual trains.
Every district feels like its own city. Shibuya's famous scramble crossing and Shinjuku's towers, bars and Golden Gai alleys pulse with energy, while Harajuku mixes youth fashion with the forested calm of the Meiji Jingu shrine. In Asakusa, the Sensō-ji temple and its market street keep an older Tokyo alive, and Ginza offers polished department stores and galleries.
Top-ranked sights in Tokyo: Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple), Tokyo Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu).
Special offers in Tokyo
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
15% offFree cancellation
