Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour
- 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We’ll begin with a visit to the famous Snow Monkey Park, where you can watch wild Japanese macaques enjoying a soak in the hot springs—set in the peaceful mountains of Nagano. After the walk, we’ll head over to the nearby Shibu Onsen area, a beautiful historic hot spring town. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant here, featuring freshly made soba noodles and other regional specialties. After lunch, you’ll have time to unwind in one of Shibu Onsen’s public baths. The mineral-rich waters are said to have healing properties and offer the perfect way to relax. And for a bit of extra fun, there’s the chance to collect stamps from different hot springs using a special towel—a local tradition that adds a playful touch to your visit. Whether you're here to relax, explore, or enjoy good food and drink, this tour offers a great mix of what makes Nagano special. Optional free pick-up support available upon request. Please read the pick-up details before making your reservation.
Inclusions
What's included
- Onsen Entrance fee
- Optional free pick-up service provided as part of the tour
- Soba Lunch in Shibu Onsen
- Admission Fee (Snow Monkey Park)
What's not
- Onsen stamp towel
- Snacks
Itinerary
We’ll begin with a visit to the famous Snow Monkey Park, where you can watch wild Japanese macaques enjoying a soak in the hot springs—set in the peaceful mountains of Nagano. Important Notice about Snow Monkeys Please note that in September, October, and November, the snow monkeys visit the park less frequently compared to other months. On rare occasions, the number of monkeys may be very low or none at all. In such cases, we will guide you to a nearby beautiful waterfall as an alternative experience.
Located just a short walk from the Snow Monkey Park, Enza Cafe is the perfect spot to grab a snack. If you like sweet treats, we recommend trying the apple pie here.
After the walk, we’ll head over to the nearby Shibu Onsen area, a beautiful historic hot spring town. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant here, featuring freshly made soba noodles and other regional specialties. After lunch, you’ll have time to unwind in one of Shibu Onsen’s public baths. The mineral-rich waters are said to have healing properties and offer the perfect way to relax.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5We had an unforgettable day on this tour!
We were picked up directly at the train station, which made everything very easy from the start. Our tour guides were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and easy to talk to. We learned a lot about Japanese culture throughout the day, but it never felt like a lecture. The conversations were relaxed, personal, and very interesting. The food was another highlight: delicious, local, and served in a very authentic restaurant. We also really appreciated the small extra stops along the way to accommodate individual wishes, which made the whole tour feel very personal. The visit to the onsen was especially nice as well. It was small, quiet, and peaceful, which made it a perfect way to relax. Overall, the whole day was very well organized, personal, and memorable. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Snow Monkey Park!
5Very nice tour! Even if...
Very nice tour! Even if you miss the monkeys there are alternative activities the guides will take you to instead.
5We had such a wonderful...
We had such a wonderful experience on this tour. Everyone was incredibly friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. The whole experience was well-organized and enjoyable, and we learned so much along the way. The team made us feel very comfortable and well taken care of throughout the day. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Nagano! 🐒❄️
5Tour with guide Risa
Very nice tour witheid our guide Risa She showd the area and knows a lot
5Snow Monkies! Great family outing.
Umut was a tremendous guide and host. He took us to see a waterfall and then the famous snow monkies. He has a nice, easygoing personality, making us feel like locals as we enjoyed a soba lunch, onsen and dessert. Thanks for giving us this one of a kind day!
5Great day! Wonderful guides!!
Informative. Easy paced. Wear good walking shoes. Very informative. Recommend the apple pies. Lunch was a very new experience, thoroughly enjoyed the whole day!
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 7 travellers
- Operated by
- Yadoroku., co.ltd
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Nagano
- Its from-price is 21% below the median of the 179 experiences we list in Nagano.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 19 of 179.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Nagano
Nagano is a mountain city in central Japan, centred on the old Zenko-ji temple and ringed by ski slopes, hot springs and alpine valleys.
Nagano sits in a basin among the mountains of central Honshu, and Zenko-ji, a temple traditionally founded in the seventh century, is the heart of the city. Pilgrims have come to it for more than a thousand years, up a long approach lined with shops and lodgings to a great wooden hall. The city hosted the Winter Olympics in 1998.
Top-ranked sights in Nagano: Jigokudani Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen-Koen), Zenkoji Temple, Yudanaka Onsen.
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