15 Winter Activities in Japan, Priced and Rated

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1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

1.1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $151Our pick

Spend a full day in Nagano: Zenko-ji Temple, guided sake tasting, and Jigokudani snow monkeys with lunch and practical winter tips.

“Was an amazing tour. Shawn and Yama, our guides, were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and patient with the large group. The only suggestion I would offer is maybe including a pin drop for the pick up location for those of us who don't know the area but otherwise an incredible experience.”

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Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

2.Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 8 - 12 hours · from $135

Zenko-ji Temple, sake tasting and a real wild encounter with snow monkeys bathing in hot springs, plus a mountain-style lunch.

“Definitely recommend this tour! The whole experience was amazing and a must do if you are coming to Japan! Thank you to Dylan and Luca for making our experience enjoyable and sharing with us your knowledge.”

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From Tokyo: Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch

3.Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 295 reviews · 1 day · from $151

Tokyo to Nagano for beef sukiyaki lunch and a guided snow monkey visit in Jigokudani, plus optional Kamakura snow huts.

“The tour was amazing. Starting with a delicious sukiyaki lunch, it only got better. The snow monkeys and snow hut village were enchanting. Ichiro was nothing short of spectacular. He expertly guided us through the entire journey and his love and enthusiasm made a great trip even better. Overall, an excellent and very happy and memorable experience!”

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From Tokyo: Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple

4.Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 184 reviews · 1 day · from $445

Private Nagano day trip from Tokyo for snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, castle ruins, onsen time, and Obuse, with door-to-door comfort.

“Bilal was very kind and attentive 😊. He picked us up directly from our hotel and made everything easy and stress-free. He was very patient and always made sure we were comfortable during the whole day 🙌. After visiting the Snow Monkey Park, he bought us local apples on the way back 🍎, which was a really thoughtful gesture. He also offered some drinks and snacks ☕ 🥤, which we truly appreciated. Overall, it was a very pleasant and relaxed experience. Highly recommended!”

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Tokyo: Snow Monkey & Nagano Customiseable Private Day Tour

5.Snow Monkey & Nagano Customiseable Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 138 reviews · 1 day · from $466

A customizable private day from Tokyo to Nagano, hitting the Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji, onsen towns, and castle ruins in luxury.

“Great day out- Alex was very flexible with our plans. We went from hakuba to see the monkeys and then we went to a lovely Onsen nearby! Great day out thanks Alex!”

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Tokyo: Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji Temple Private Day Tour

6.Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji Temple Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · 1 day · from $464

Private Nagano day trip with Jigokudani snow monkeys and Zenkoji temple, plus scenic stops, door-to-door luxury transport for up to 6.

“This was a great tour by Fahad. He took us to the monkey park, the castle ruins, and Zenkoji temple. I felt we had the right amount of time at each place. He was relaxed and communicative through what’s app coordinate pick up.”

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Nagano Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour Hotel Pick & Drop

7.Nagano Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour Hotel Pick & Drop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 10 hours · from $455

Private Toyota Prado day trip from Tokyo or Nagano: snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, Shibu Onsen, Obuse and Hokusai, up to 5.

“Abdullah was a really good guide, he showed up on time, the car was really clean and he was very friendly. it didn't feel awkward and could have a conversation. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a Japanese experience.”

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From Tokyo/Nagano: Luxury Snow Monkey Private Full-Day Tour

8.From Tokyo/Nagano: Luxury Snow Monkey Private Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · from $537

Private luxury snow monkey day trip from Tokyo to Jigokudani, Zenko-ji, and onsen towns, with a customizable route and door-to-door pickup.

“Arrived at the monkey park with perfect timing just as the feeding happened. Despite the park ticket office saying not many monkeys we were able to see plenty.”

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Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

9.Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $337

Private Nagano day trip with snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, Obuse sake, and Shibu Onsen, with pickup, guide, and flexible pacing.

“We had a wonderful day with Hori! He was very knowledgeable about Nagano and we saw some beautiful landmarks. Our favorite was the snow monkey park!”

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Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey and Zenkoji Temple Private Tour

10.Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey and Zenkoji Temple Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · from $505

Private Nagano day trip from Tokyo to see snow monkeys at Jigokudani, tour Zenko-ji, plus Obuse, hot springs, and castle ruins.

“We were a family of 3 planning a day trip to Nagano region and Jigokudani Monkey Park and had chanced upon this private tour package. The day started right on time. Both Zohaib and Adnan were very professional and accommodating to our requests throughout the trip. Will recommend this tour package to anyone who prefers to tour in a private group setting.”

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1 Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen

11.1 Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 9 hours · from $165

Spend 1.5 hours playing in Shiga Kogen snow, then hike to Jigokudani Snow Monkeys in hot springs, with lunch and guide included.

“The snow scooters at the park were very fun, and lunch was great! The snow monkey park was absolutely beautiful, and the monkeys made it even better. My husband and I enjoyed the hike itself as much as we enjoyed watching the monkeys. Hiroshi and Hana were wonderful guides, and we loved chatting with them. We did this as a day trip from Tokyo and highly recommend!”

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Nagano: 1-Day Snow Monkey & Cherry Blossom Tour in Spring

12.Nagano: 1-Day Snow Monkey & Cherry Blossom Tour in Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 9 hours · from $135

JR Nagano to Jigokudani macaques and spring hanami. English guide, lunch, and northern Nagano sakura viewpoints in one 9-hour day.

“Our original tour was cancelled due to the late blooming of Cherry Blossoms however this alternative offered more than made up for it. Eniko was a lovely guide and gave us a great commentary throughout the day. The tour was great. My only suggestion is the speaker could be a bit louder on the bus so we can hear all the great commentary and knowledge the guides have to share. Otherwise a great time with a good mixture of people”

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From Tokyo: Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Day Tour

13.Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 1 day · from $455

Private Tokyo to Nagano day tour: snow monkeys at Jigokudani, Zenko-ji, Obuse miso, Matsushiro ruins, Shibu Onsen. Door-to-door.

“I loved spending the day chatting with Ali during the long drive. He was so knowledgeable about Tokyo and Japanese culture. I will try and book the Mt Fuji trip with him next visit to Tokyo!”

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Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour At Lowest Rate

14.Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour At Lowest Rate

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 10 hours · from $399

A private Nagano day trip from Tokyo to see wild snow monkeys at Jigokudani, plus Zenko-ji, Matsumoto Castle, and Obuse, for up to 6.

“Great communication and timely pick up. Only 2 snow monkeys at the park sadly but the surroundings were beautiful. Was a very enjoyable day!”

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From Tokyo: Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple Private Tour

15.Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · from $495

A private, luxury day trip from Tokyo to Nagano, combining Zenko-ji, Jigokudani snow monkeys, Obuse, Matsushiro ruins, and Shibu Onsen.

“Tour was well worth it. Our driver, Arslan, was on very good, polite and punctual. The car was clean and comfortable. The best thing about the tour is that it was completely up to us what we wanted to do.”

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