Departure from Hakuba Snow Monkey Tour and Zenkoji Temple

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the charm of Japan's winter landscape on the Snow Monkey Tour, featuring a visit to the renowned Jigokudani Wild Snow Monkey Park, home to over 200 wild monkeys soaking in natural hot springs. The tour includes a scenic 40-minute hike to the hot springs, a traditional Japanese lunch in Obuse, and a visit to the historic Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City. Enjoy a unique cultural experience while marveling at the beauty of snow monkeys in their natural habitat.

- Daily departures from Hakuba, available December 20th, 2025 to February 28th, 2026, and select days in March.
- Includes a traditional Japanese set-course meal with sake at Kyoumitei in Obuse.
- Visit the iconic Zenkoji Temple, a National Treasure with over 1,400 years of history.
- Perfect for travelers seeking a blend of nature, culture, and culinary delights in Japan.

What's Included

Admission to the Snow Monkey Park is included
Adults get a choice of Beef, Fish or Vegetarian meals. You will be asked for your meal selection & allergies upon check-in. Children receive set meals, Infants receive no meal.

Meeting and pickup

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

Please arrive to the pickup point at least 10 minutes prior to the Start Time of the tour to allow time to find the bus stop and check-in with our staff. Please look for the Snow Monkey Flag as a landmark.

*Tsugaike & Goryu: there will be no check-in staff at these locations, the bus driver will check you in upon arrival. Please contact our office if you have any questions

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Snow Monkey Park (jigokudani Yaen Koen)

    See the wild Snow Monkeys bathe, play and huddle in the natural hotsprings.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Obuse-machi

    Stop for lunch at a local restaurant in the quaint, historic town of Obuse. You will have free time to explore the area including shops, breweries and galleries. Optional: entry to the Hokusai museum, a museum dedicated to the famous woodblock artist Hokusai who created 'The Great Wave'

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Zenko-ji Temple

    Take a guided tour of the Zenkoji temple, Japan's oldest Buddhist temple which is now divided into 29 temples representing the 29 sects of Buddhism alive in Japan today. Optional: entry to the underground passage

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with limited physical mobility
Supplied by Ski Japan Holidays

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Cultural Tours
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