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This day tour departs from Nagano Station or Hakuba and covers Zenkoji Temple and Jigokudani Monkey Park (Snow Monkey Park) in one day. Visit Zenkoji, one of Japan's oldest and most important Buddhist temples, with a guide, then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with a tasting of several sakes. In the afternoon, walk the forest trail to the monkey park to observe up close the monkeys famous for bathing in hot springs. The tour is led by an English-speaking guide, and park admission and lunch are included.
Meet your guide at Nagano Station at 9:35 AM to start the tour. If you are staying in Hakuba, you can depart from designated Hakuba pickup points by the shuttle that runs in winter. Traveling by bus, you'll visit Zenkoji Temple, enjoy lunch with a sake tasting and see Snow Monkey Park in a full day.
After about 25 minutes by bus, arrive at Zenkoji, one of Japan's oldest and most important Buddhist temples. Explore the grounds with your guide for about 1.5 hours. Optional entry to the temple's inner areas is not included.
Next, enjoy a tasting at a hidden spot guided by your guide for about 30 minutes.
After about 1 hour by bus, enjoy a lunch showcasing the flavors of Nagano at a local restaurant (vegetarian option available). Taste a variety of sakes and learn more about Japan's iconic drink.
Walk along the forest trail to Jigokudani Monkey Park (about 1.6 km round trip). For about 2.5 hours, observe and photograph the monkeys bathing in hot springs or playing up close. The tour ends at Nagano Station by 5:30 PM (by 6:45 PM for winter Hakuba departures).
※ Wild animals live in their natural habitat, so sightings are not guaranteed. On some days of the year, the monkeys do not come down to the park.
※ The trail can be slippery in winter.
※ The itinerary is for reference and may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
09:35 Nagano Station
Meeting point directions:
Meet your guide in front of the large information board directly opposite the Shinkansen ticket gates inside Nagano Station. In winter, a 09:00 time slot may be added when the 09:35 slot is full, so please check your booked time.
Meeting point :
07:40 Hakuba Tokyu Hotel (Wadano area)
Meeting point directions:
Meet your guide at the hotel entrance. The guide will not look for you or call your room, so please be on time.
Meeting point :
07:55 Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal
Meeting point directions:
Meet your guide inside the bus terminal. Several tour companies use the terminal, so please confirm your booking with the guide before boarding.
Meeting point :
07:20 Tsugaikekogen Heights bus stop
Meeting point directions:
Please wait at the Tsugaikekogen Heights bus stop in the Hakuba Tsugaike area. This group tour makes several pickups.
Meeting point :
08:10 La Vigne Hakuba (Echoland area)
Meeting point directions:
Please wait at the bus stop right next to La Vigne Hakuba, not at the hotel entrance. This group tour makes several pickups.
Nagano Station or Hakuba pickup points (varies by option)