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1 day · Nagano itinerary

Nagano in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Nagano? Monkeys and temples. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Snow monkeys
  2. 2Zenkō-ji
  3. 3Temple town
  4. 4Sake

Morning: snow monkeys

The macaques at Jigokudani.

Midday: Zenkō-ji

The ancient temple and town.

Afternoon: sake

A brewery tasting to finish.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Nagano — prices per person.

Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee
Nagano
Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee
5.0(57)·8–10 hours
from$418/ person
via Viator
Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
Kyoto
Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
5.0(122)·1h 30min
from$97/ person
via Viator
Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)
Nara
Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)
5.0(61)·4–6 hours
from$162/ person
via Viator
Full Day Private Skiing / Snowboarding Tour in Sapporo
Sapporo
Full Day Private Skiing / Snowboarding Tour in Sapporo
5.0(33)·6–8 hours
from$226/ person
via Viator
Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
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Nagano
Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
5.0(29)·7–8 hours
from$144$160/ person
via Viator
Sake "Omakase" in Osaka : Guided Tasting by a Active Sake brewer
Osaka
Sake "Omakase" in Osaka : Guided Tasting by a Active Sake brewer
5.0(31)·1h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour
Nagano
Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour
5.0(32)·6–7 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Tokyo Zen Meditation at Private Temple with Monk
Tokyo
Tokyo Zen Meditation at Private Temple with Monk
5.0(351)·1h 30min
from$65/ person
via Viator

Nagano in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Nagano in one day?
Yes — the snow monkeys and Zenkō-ji fill a day.
What is the best one-day Nagano tour?
A snow monkey tour with Zenkō-ji temple.
Is one day enough in Nagano?
One day covers the highlights; add a day for Matsumoto or the Alps.

Explore more in Nagano

Snow MonkeysZenkō-ji TempleMatsumoto CastleSake TastingTogakushi Shrine