スノーモンキーパーク、善光寺とグルメツアー（長野発）

Fumiko was a fantastic guide, she was informative and friendly. We got to ask a lot of questions and have a lot of laughs through our broken japanese. It was a solid full day, not too difficult for walking, but we were tired because it was hot and sunny out. We got really lucky and had Fumiko all to ourselves, but we ran behind schedule when we were waiting for Soba in Obuse (it was tasty and worth it, i wish i had more time to go back there and explore more). We purchased our own souvenirs and food, but everything else is included in the ticket price. The biggest highlight was all the baby monkeys running around at the Monkey Park, but I personally really enjoyed the historic Miso brewery (as a foodie).

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We were lucky with the weather Had an interesting tour of the miso brewery and a superb tour of the monkey park We were lucky to see hundreds of monkeys Thank you for this earth friendly tour It was excellent

We had a great time on this tour. We took the bullet train from Tokyo to Nagano and were met at the station. We then boarded a small bus for the tour. The miso soup portion was surprisingly very interesting with a tour of a large, family-owned business. The buildings were fascinating and built in the 1800's. We then were taken to an older portion of town with many restaurants for lunch. Then to the main part--the snow monkeys. We booked this tour in April after the snows had melted. I didn't know what to expect, but it did not disappoint. First of all, there is a lot of walking to get to the monkeys. It is listed as a 50 minute walk and is over a mile. If there is snow, you are hiking through the snow on a wide trail. It is through a beautiful cedar forest. There is some uphill walking and stairs, but no one had to stop to rest. You then enter into the park and from then on, it is money-mania. There were hundreds and hundreds of them everywhere. None were in the hot springs since it was too hot outside, but they were all over. Mothers and babies. Old and young. They are oblivious to the humans and dart around people and all over the hillside. It is sort of like getting into the giant monkey cage at a zoo. But the monkeys ignore the tourists and seem focused on their own monkey-dramas. After about an hour at the park, we hiked back to the bus. There are restrooms at the monkey park and also at the parking area. We were driven back to Nagano station and said good bye to our English speaking host Humie and our nice driver. We really enjoyed this tour as it got us out of Tokyo for the day, gave us a chance to enjoy the bullet train, and let us see more of the quieter part of Japan, away from the big city. Plus so many monkeys!

Its a simple and friendly trip. Everyone can enjoy this trip to see Nagoya city and monkey which was very beautiful. This time of the year is great time to visit Nagoya

We had a small group. Our guide was fantastic! Very friendly and a Nagano local, gave great recommendations. The miso brewery and lunch town were small and kinda interesting. The snow monkey park is a real highlight, beautiful hike to get there and monkeys walking all around. We were there in the spring and saw babies wrestling each other.

This tour was a great way to experience Nagano! Watching the miso-making process at the historic brewery was fascinating, and Obuse was a lovely town with delicious local treats. At Jigokudani Monkey Park, the weather was sunny, so the monkeys weren’t in the hot springs, but it was still fun to see them playing around. They were so active and adorable, especially the young ones. The tour was well-organized, and the mix of culture, food, and nature made for a memorable day. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a unique experience in Nagano!

It was wonderful trip and recommended to travel with JTB TOURS. it was well planned and thoroughly thought of. The tour guide was knoweledgable and well behaved.

It was AMAZING! You can understand how Miso paste is made, try it and buy from a local traditional store. Also the trip is guided by a Japanese so you can ask anything that she will try to explain it clearly in English! After some free time in Obuse City, you go to the Jigokudani Monkey Park and can challenge yourself by a roughtlhy 40 min walk through the woods until you get to the Monkey Park. It is an good experience to connect to the nature and be surrounded by the lovely monkeys! I really recommend the trip and you can go by yourself and meet a lot of people too! Also, it is very convenient because you start and finish the whole trip at the Nagano Station and enjoy this day trip with lots of joy!

An interesting experience to learn a little more about the artisanal production of miso. Honestly, I had no idea about the production process. On the other hand, visiting the Jigokudani Yaen-koen in the Joshinetsu-Kogen National Park was a beautiful experience. The snow monkeys kindly allowed us into their space and habitat, giving us the opportunity to observe their interaction with nature and the local hot springs. A trip I highly recommend to those who treat nature and its inhabitants with kindness and respect.

Convenient bus trip from Nagano Station to Suzaka, where we learnt about miso production and tried fresh amazake and miso soup (both delicious!). Free time in Obuse, during which we could chose our own lunch and do some quick shopping. To top it off, we had a very relaxing afternoon at the Snow Monkey Park, with a beautiful view from the snowy mountains. Definitely recommend!