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By o8Experience
Free cancellation available
Price is £689 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Explore Nagano’s winter highlights on a private day tour with your own English-speaking guide and private vehicle. Visit the famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park to see wild Japanese macaques in their natural mountain setting, then continue to the charming town of Obuse for a local lunch stop and free time. The tour also includes a visit to Zenkoji Temple and a relaxed guided sake tasting.

    This private tour is designed for comfort and ease, allowing you to enjoy the region without navigating public transport or winter roads on your own. Ideal for families, couples, and small groups seeking a smooth private day in Nagano.

    • Private vehicle and English-speaking guide for a personalised experience
    • Visit Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Obuse, and Zenkoji Temple
    • Guided sake tasting and Snow Monkey Park admission included
    • Local lunch stop arranged in Obuse; lunch is paid separately
    • Flexible 8–10 hour itinerary depending on weather, road conditions, and group pace

Activity location

  • Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
    • 6845 Heion,
    • 381-0401, Yamanouchi-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Beck's Coffee Shop
    • 1038-4 Kurita
    • 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

From Nagano City

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

From Nagano city: Includes pickup and drop-off from central Nagano City hotels, Nagano Station area, or selected accessible pickup points.

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:45
Price details
£688.60 x 1 Adult£688.60
Total
Price is £688.60
Until Mon, 12 Oct

From Shibu Onsen / Yudanaka

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Includes pickup and drop-off from Shibu Onsen, Yudanaka Onsen, Kanbayashi Onsen, or nearby accessible pickup points.

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
£784.37 x 1 Adult£784.37
Total
Price is £784.37
Until Mon, 12 Oct

From Nozawa

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Includes pickup and drop-off from central Nozawa Onsen hotels or Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal.

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£961.55 x 1 Adult£961.55
Total
Price is £961.55
Until Mon, 12 Oct

From Hakuba

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Includes pickup and drop-off from central Hakuba / Echo Land area hotels or selected accessible pickup points.

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£1,028.59 x 1 Adult£1,028.59
Total
Price is £1,028.59
Until Mon, 12 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected areas
  • Inclusions
    Private transport by company vehicle
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking local guide
  • Inclusions
    Guided sake tasting
  • Inclusions
    Snow Monkey Park admission
  • Exclusions
    Lunch is not included, giving you the flexibility to choose what you would like to eat at the local lunch stop in Obuse.
  • Exclusions
    Hokusai Museum entrance fee, if you choose to visit
  • Exclusions
    Additional food, drinks, and personal purchases
  • Exclusions
    Additional costs for pickup or drop-off outside the listed service areas

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Pickup & Drop-off Policy: Complimentary pickup and drop-off are available within the listed service areas. Depending on snow, road width, steep streets, parking conditions, or local traffic restrictions, we may ask guests to meet at a nearby accessible pickup point instead of directly in front of the hotel.
    • Additional Pickup or Drop-off Fees: Pickup or drop-off outside the listed service areas may be possible upon request, but additional fees may apply depending on the final location, distance, and schedule.
    • Vehicle Policy: To keep the vehicle clean and comfortable for all guests, please do not eat meals or drink coffee inside the vehicle. Bottled water and soft drinks are allowed.
    • Tour Operator: o8Experience is a locally based tour company in Nagano, offering private and small-group experiences with local guides and company-operated vehicles.
    • Weather & Road Conditions: The itinerary and timing may be adjusted depending on weather, snow, road conditions, traffic, and the pace of the group.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and see wild Japanese macaques in their natural mountain setting. Guests will walk along the forest trail to the park and spend time observing the monkeys around the hot spring area.

Obuse

  • 1h 30m
Explore the charming town of Obuse, known for its chestnut sweets, traditional streets, local shops, cafés, and its connection to the ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai. Guests will have free time to enjoy the town at their own pace, including a local lunch stop if time allows.

Zenko-ji Temple

  • 45m
Experience one of Japan’s most spiritual and historically rich temples.

Nishinomon-Yoshinoya Sake Brewery

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a relaxed guided sake tasting at a local sake brewery near Zenkoji Temple. Guests can learn about Nagano’s sake culture and taste selected local sake in a friendly and approachable way.

Location

Activity location

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    Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
    • 6845 Heion,
    • 381-0401, Yamanouchi-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Beck's Coffee Shop
    • 1038-4 Kurita
    • 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan
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    Yudanaka Station
    • Hirao
    • 381-0401, Yamanouchi, Nagano, Japan
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    Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal / Happo Information Center
    • Hokujō
    • 399-9301, Hakuba, Nagano, Japan
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    中央バスターミナル
    • 9603 Toyosato
    • 389-2502, Nozawaonsen, Nagano, Japan

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