Tokyo to Nagano Private Tour – Jigokudani Snow Monkeys & Zenko‑ji

4.4
(20 reviews)

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered

Embark on a full‑day private tour from Tokyo to Nagano in a comfortable, luxury air‑conditioned vehicle with an English‑speaking driver‑chauffeur. Visit the iconic Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and explore the historic Zenko‑ji Temple, with optional stops in Obuse, Shibu Onsen, or Nishimon nagano. Enjoy door‑to‑door service, water bottled, tolls, parking—all included. The day is fully customizable to your pace and preferences. Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior and Reserve Now, Pay Later available—perfect for stress‑free travel.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Tolls & Taxes
Lunch
Entry tickets less than $10
Enter/Admission - Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park less than $10

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup at your hotel or location of choice within Tokyo's 23 wards (Chuo, Chiyoda, Minato, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Toshima, Taito, Meguro, Bunkyo, Shinagawa, Nakano, Setagaya, Suginami, Ota, Kita, Arakawa, Sumida, Koto, Itabashi, Nerima, Edogawa, Katsushika, Adachi) and outside of Tokyo 23 wards you have to pay extra charges it will depend on area from 5000 yen to 20000 yen. • Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Drivers will wait no longer than 60 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. Sometimes drivers could be late due to traffic conditions on highways in Tokyo

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Zenko-ji Temple

    As one of the oldest, largest, and most important Buddhist temples in Japan, Zenko-ji is the spiritual heart of Nagano. The temple's near-1400 year history is full of legend and myth which your guide will help you unlock as they guide you around the temple precinct followed by free time (time-permitting).

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Nishimon Yoshinoya

    Home to a huge number of breweries, Nagano is synonymous with sake and no visit to the region is complete without delving into Japan’s most famous beverage. Your guide will treat you to sake tasting and introduce you to the fascinating world of this classic Japanese beverage.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

    Established in 1964, Nagano's world-famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park is home to the only troop of monkeys in the world known to bathe in hot springs. With no barriers between you and the monkeys (don't worry, they are very calm) this is a unique opportunity to observe these curious creatures in close proximity as they walk around you, wrestle with each other, endlessly groom, and of course, soak in their favorite hot spring! Your guide will introduce you to everything that makes them so unique and famous while giving you plenty of time to explore for yourself. Please note that estimated time at the monkey park includes walking in and out along the forest trail - 1.6km each way / 25 minutes each way in summer, slightly longer in winter. We endeavor to give our guests 1 hour in the park to observe the monkeys.

    3 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Obuse Onsen Kannon-no-yu

    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 Museum and the painted ceiling of a local temple. Obuse is also well known for its seasonal produce, especially the locally grown chestnuts. 1. Hokusai Museum Hokusai (北斎, 1760-1849) is one of the most famous Edo Period painters, best known for his ukiyo-e woodblock series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji", which depicts scenes of the famous mountain, including the world famous "Great Wave off Kanagawa". 2. Old Town During the Edo Period (1603-1867), Obuse was a prosperous town rich in art and culture.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

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

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