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Snow monkeys · Nagano itinerary

Nagano Snow Monkeys: The Best Itinerary

Nagano’s snow monkeys are world-famous. Here is how to see them — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Jigokudani
  2. 2Monkeys
  3. 3Zenkō-ji
  4. 4Togakushi

The monkeys

The bathing macaques.

The temple

Ancient Zenkō-ji.

The shrines

The cedar-lined Togakushi.

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
Tokyo: Meiji Shrine & Shinto Culture Walking Tour
Tokyo
Tokyo: Meiji Shrine & Shinto Culture Walking Tour
5.0(29)·2 hours
from$23/ 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
1-Day Togakushi Tour: Soba making, Ninjas, and Hidden Shrines
Nagano
1-Day Togakushi Tour: Soba making, Ninjas, and Hidden Shrines
5.0(20)·8h 15min
from$151/ 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 snow monkeys — FAQ

When can you see the snow monkeys bathing?
Most reliably in the snowy winter months.
Where is the monkey park?
At Jigokudani, about an hour from Nagano.
Is there a walk to the park?
Yes — a scenic forest trail leads to it.

Explore more in Nagano

Snow MonkeysZenkō-ji TempleMatsumoto CastleSake TastingTogakushi Shrine