Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park Guided Tour by Private Vehicle
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
We created this tour in response to strong requests from customers who want to see the snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park on a day trip from Tokyo. Jigokudani Monkey Park is the only place in the world where you can encounter monkeys bathing in hot springs. The monkeys learned to bathe in hot springs as a way to survive the bitter cold of Jigokudani in winter but there is no need for them to bathe in hot springs during warm seasons. Bathing in hot springs is only a small part of the monkeys' lives. Hot springs are not something that monkeys can't live without. Unlike humans, they don't have the purpose of washing away dirt and cleansing their bodies. However, monkeys also feel good when they warm up in a hot spring, and this is clear from their expressions. Some monkeys close their eyes and doze off. On cold, snowy days, many monkeys take a dip in the hot springs, and some stay in the bath for hours. So, enjoy this tour where you can meet some adorable monkeys.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
What's not
- Lunch
- Dinner
Itinerary
You can observe wild Japanese monkeys up close in the beautiful scenery that changes with clear-cut Japanese seasons. Be sure to take in the adorable sights of cute new-born baby monkeys giving birth in the spring, energetic child monkeys playing in the summer, and wild monkeys relaxing in the hot springs in the winter. It takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the park from the parking lot. A guide will accompany you on the walk, so you can enjoy the tour with peace of mind. *Monkeys are wild animals, so please be sure to follow the observation rules. *It takes 4 hours one way from Tokyo to Jigokudani Snow Monkey park, for a total of 8 hours. You will spend approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours in the park.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- supplied by OUTECH
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Tokyo
- Its from-price is 520% above the median of the 893 day trips we list in Tokyo.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tokyo
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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
