Snow Monkey Park & Zenkoji Private Tour (Customizable)

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Visit the delightful town of Obuse, known for its artistic connection to Hokusai and its exquisite chestnut confections.

Witness the world-famous Snow Monkeys (Jigokudani Yaen-Koen) as they bathe in natural hot springs—a unique wildlife spectacle.

Then, soak in the historical charm of Shibu Onsen, a picturesque Edo-era hot spring village.

The tour concludes in Discover the spiritual gravity of Zenkoji Temple, one of Japan’s oldest and most significant Buddhist sites.

This day trip offers a perfect blend of wild nature, authentic history, and peaceful cultural exploration.

Customization is available, please contact us.

What's Included

Pick and Drop
English Speaking Driver
Transfer times are included in the 10 hours.
Fuel surcharge
Only your group will participate.
Parking Fees
Lunch, drinks, snacks.
Jigokudani Monkey Park
Zenko-ji Temple Inner Chamber/Underground passage & Samon Gate

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please provide Whatsapp contact in order to send Live location for meetups. Please download app if not in use.

*Your tour will be 10 hours which includes pickup and drop off, Lunch Time and transfers from site to site.

*we pickup clients from their hotels or Airbnb within the 23 wards of Tokyo.
*You can decide your own pickup point or you can send your pickup location in (special requirements ) section or just simply contact us.
*Please understand sometimes depending on the road conditions, traffic and accidents driver might get late (10-30 minutes).
*If you want to be picked up outside Tokyo, kindly let us know in advance.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Obuse-machi

    A small, picturesque town known for its high-quality chestnuts (a local delicacy), traditional merchant houses, and its connection to the famous Edo-period artist Katsushika Hokusai (of "The Great Wave" fame), who spent his final years here.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

    Hike to the world-famous park where Japanese Macaques (Snow Monkeys) gather, often seen bathing in a natural hot spring pool, especially during the winter.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Shibu Onsen

    A charming, historic onsen (hot spring) town near the monkey park, famous for its traditional wooden inns (ryokan) and stone-paved streets. Stroll the nostalgic streets, see the numerous public bathhouses. The town maintains a very traditional atmosphere.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Zenko-ji Temple

    A near-1,400-year-old sanctuary that is one of Japan's most important pilgrimage sites. You can even try the mysterious "Key to Paradise" experience in its pitch-black underground passage.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Involves Animals
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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