Description
Explore the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Nagano on a private day tour. Travel comfortably in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver as you visit Nagano’s top attractions, including the famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, historic Zenko-ji Temple, and scenic alpine landscapes.
Enjoy a flexible, stress-free itinerary with hotel pickup and drop-off, making this tour ideal for families, couples, and first-time visitors. Experience the peaceful charm of Japan’s mountain region and discover why Nagano is one of the country’s most captivating destinations.
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, 6845 Heion, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture
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.
Nishimon Yoshinoya, 941 Nishinomoncho, Nagano 380-0857 Nagano Prefecture
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.
Zenko-ji Temple, I-491 Nagano Motoyoshicho, Nagano 380-0851 Nagano Prefecture
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).
Obuse Onsen Kannon-no-yu, 1194 Karida, Obuse-machi, Kamitakai-gun 381-0211 Nagano Prefecture
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.
What’s included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- All Tolls & Taxes
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Enter/Admission – Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park less than $10
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