The tour with Snow Monkey Resorts I went on in mid September was truly a wonderful experience.
Firstly, the entire tour was expertly planned, it was structured and timed well, with even room for some changes which in turn only enhanced the experience, such as arriving early at both destinations, allowing us more time to explore in a more relaxed manner, without too many different attractions, so you can truly focus on the important things.
Harry, our guide, was not just highly knowledgeable, he intentionally and passionately learns about the history and lore surrounding Takayama, the Hida area and both sites themselves, providing plenty of information that is incredibly interesting and highly enriching, just the right amount and depth, without being overwhelming or boring.
Throughout the drive even, he would sporadically explain about our route, locations which have no relevance to the tour itself but are still incredibly interesting, as well as plenty of recommendations (which after trying, I can confidently say are wonderful).
While hiking Kamikochi, he often remarked on the fauna and flora and even gave us advice, which for those who followed worked out so they could see the monkeys in the valley! (I didn’t really listen, and so missed them, but others in our party did).
Towards the end of the tour, he also provided us with a small, handwritten note detailing recommendations for the rest of our trip, personalized for us based on our conversations!
Writing this review towards the end of my Japan trip so I can do so with retrospective, I can also confidently say that this trip has been one of the better highlights throughout my travels, an incredibly memorable day which I am sure to return to when I come back to Japan!
I would like to sincerely thank Snow Monkey Resorts and Harry for providing me with such an amazing trip.
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164hamishl
September 12, 2026
Beautiful Scenery of the Japanese Alps
We had a great time exploring Kamikochi and learning about it's history and cultural significance in the region. Our guide, Harry, was very knowledgeable, professional, and a great guy to spend the day with.
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arnoutr266
September 12, 2026
Great experience
I had such a great experience today! The hike was absolutely beautiful, and Harry shared lots of interesting information along the way. He was incredibly friendly and really took the time to connect with everyone. I especially appreciated that he gave each traveler personalized tips for the rest of their trip based on their own plans. A fantastic experience overall — highly recommended!
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Sherpa60610326142
September 9, 2026
Shanggaodi trip
Ms. Florin is a cute and warm tour guide. Thank you very much for accompanying us despite the bad weather. You worked hard!
The driver was also very responsible in completing the work!
Different weather, different charm; we are still enjoying outings with family! Thank you for your company 🙏❤️😘
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C4981ZIseanb
September 1, 2026
Great outdoor activity!!!
Loved the experience! Our guide Harry was a wealth of knowledge and would request again. The mountains, volcano, forests, and monkeys were exactly what we wanted. Impressive geology. Harry is also passionate about mythology and has many tales if youre interested in the culture. Dont think, book the tour with Harry!
事業者からの返答
Thank you for joining us! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the outdoor adventure and had a great time exploring the Japanese Alps.
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sarahH1863YJ
September 1, 2026
The alps are stunning!
Such a great experience! Harry was our tour guide and absolutely amazing. He gave us a ton of info on Japanese language and Japanese mythology. So fascinating and a great break from the cities. Stunning landscapes and a must do!
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your lovely review! The Japanese Alps truly are stunning, and we’re glad you had the opportunity to experience their beauty with us.
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Voyage28722122383
September 1, 2026
Even better then expected
Great experience and beautiful area. Harry was a great guide with in-depth knowledge of the local area and information about Japan in general. Also friendly and great to chat with.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that the tour exceeded your expectations and hope you enjoyed exploring Shinhotaka and Kamikochi.
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183pazt
August 16, 2026
Esxcellent experience in the japanish alps!
Excellent experience with Harry. He told us so many interesting details about the japanish alps. Everything was great!! We are a spanish couple fron Madrid that enjoy a lot visiting this increíble mountains and valleys
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Jerrylee_S
August 15, 2026
It was very good . We got...
It was very good . We got lucky and it was just my husband and I . However , yoshi our guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience very fun . Overall great tour especially since you need to take a bus or taxi to head to Kamikochi anyways!
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alexkQ5892IM
August 15, 2026
Harry Potter was great.
Great tour absolutely recommend. harry “potter sensei” was fantastic. Really good. Given us lots of flexibility in each location allowing us to determine what kind of trip we wanted.