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Travel to Japan's Nagano Prefecture on this 12-hour private guided trip from Tokyo. Ride the fast Shinkansen (bullet) train, visit the 1,400-year-old Zenkoji Temple, and see snow monkeys soaking in the hot spring at Jigokudani Monkey Park.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Arrive at Nagano Station at 8:37 and you will meet up with your local guide at the Shinkansen Exit. Take an express bus to Snow Monkey Park.
Your guide will drop you off at Nagano Station. Come back to Tokyo Station around 18:30. Tour concludes at Tokyo Station.
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Destination for up-close viewing of snow monkeys bathing in hot springs in a secluded park accessible by a long, scenic walk.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The picturesque grounds of this 7th-century Buddhist temple include a garden & treasure house. Also, there are many shops and cafes you can relax and enjoy! Nagano's Zenkoji Temple (善光寺, Zenkōji) is one of the most important and popular temples in Japan. It was founded in the 7th century and stores the first Buddhist statue ever brought into Japan when Buddhism was first introduced in the 6th century. The original statue is hidden, and a copy is shown to the public every six years for a few weeks. The next opportunity to see the statue is in 2027.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Obuse-machi
As an option, you can visit Obuse: a pleasant town famous for chestnuts and Hokusai. Obuse (小布施) is a small town in northern Nagano Prefecture with a pretty town center. Hokusai, a renowned Edo period(1603-1867) woodblock painter who is best known for his Ukiyo-e woodblock print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa, spent the later years of his life in Obuse with his patron and student, Takai Kozan, a wealthy local merchant and art enthusiast. Several of the town's highlights are related to the artist and his patron, including the Hokusai Museum, the Takai Kozan Muzeum, and the painted ceiling of a local temple. Obuse is also well known for its seasonal produce, especially the locally grown chestnuts.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- A maximum of six people per booking
- Minimum age is 10 years
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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