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Exceptional experience with snow monkeys
Incredible interaction with the snow monkeys. Very serene and beautiful and watching them play in the onsen , isn’t amazing.
Nagano Snow Monkeys -Half day Private Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4–5 hours
- Price from
- $131 / person
- Location
- Nagano, Japan
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 7 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Omotenashi Travel Nagano
Description
Meet Nagano’s famous snow monkeys. With a private car and guide, avoid crowds and enjoy a personalized journey. Special moments are photographed and delivered as memories. ❑ A Unique and Fascinating Experience In the mountains of Nagano, wild monkeys soak in hot springs — a rare glimpse into animal life that feels almost human. Each season shows a different charm, from snowy baths in winter to playful scenes in summer. This private tour avoids crowds and creates moments only locals know. With a dedicated camera, every scene is captured and gifted as keepsakes. ❑ Why Private? Because it’s private, the trip adapts to your pace. Public transport takes hours with transfers, and nearby dining is limited. With a private car and English-speaking guide, travel and meals are smooth. ❑ A Personalized Journey Free from rigid schedules, you’ll explore with a local guide and private vehicle. Insider stories, flexible timing, and photo gifts ensure a truly special day.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $131
- Child (ages 6–12)
- $91
- Infant (ages 3–5)
- Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $263.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 9 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Snow Monkey Park (jigokudani Yaen Koen)
・Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, located in the mountains of Nagano, is famous for its wild Japanese macaques, commonly known as snow monkeys. These monkeys are known for their unique behavior of soaking in natural hot springs during the cold winter months, providing visitors with a rare opportunity to observe wildlife up close in their natural habitat. Experience: Visitors can enjoy a scenic hike through the forest to reach the park and witness the snow monkeys relaxing in the hot springs. It's a chance to see these animals up close and observe their interactions in a stunning natural setting. *At Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, visitors enjoy a 30-40-minute scenic walk through the forest to reach the viewing area.
What's included
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Private car
Not included
Lunch
Admission is paid on-site, so you get the best price without extra online fees.
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel / Station pick-up is available in the following areas: - Nagano City - Yamanouchi (Snow Monkey area) - Myoko - Iiyama *Please provide your exact hotel name or preferred pick-up location at the time of booking or no later than the day before the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
7 reviews
How it compares in Nagano
- No. 36 by number of reviews among 171 tours in Nagano
- Starting price $131 is 17% below the typical $158 for tours of similar length in Nagano
Excurgo comparison of 171 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Nagano Snow Monkeys -Half day Private Tour take?
Nagano Snow Monkeys -Half day Private Tour lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Nagano Snow Monkeys -Half day Private Tour cost?
Prices start at $131 per person for this Nagano experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $263. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Nagano Snow Monkeys -Half day Private Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does Nagano Snow Monkeys -Half day Private Tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–12 pay from $91, adults from $131. Infants go free.
Does Nagano Snow Monkeys -Half day Private Tour sell out?
It can: 9 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Nagano Snow Monkeys -Half day Private Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Hotel / Station pick-up is available in the following areas: - Nagano City - Yamanouchi (Snow Monkey area) - Myoko - Iiyama *Please provide your exact hotel name or preferred pick-up location at the time of booking or no later than the day before the tour. Pickup points include Sports Plaza Shiki, Nakayama Sanso.
What languages is Nagano Snow Monkeys -Half day Private Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 9 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
Lovely trip to see the snow monkeys
Great day trip, lovely to see the monkeys, but advice is to be prepared for the walk up to the park, which can be slippy underfoot if it's raining
D
Snow Monkeys Everywhere!!
What a unique experience to see wild snow monkeys lounging around in their hot springs! We highly recommend this experience and it’s worth the time and effort!
T
The highlight of our holiday
This tour has greatly exceeded our expectations. Omotenashi Travel was very flexible in changing the starting time of our private tour, matching the time that we arrived in Nagano by Shinkansen from Tokyo. Our guide Shuhei let us take all the time we wanted at the snow monkeys (as 2 hobby photographers we were very busy for quite some time :-). The time spent with the snow monkeys was truly amaging. They are wild monkeys but used to people and not bothered at all by the people present. The place where we went for lunch was really nice. After the lunch we were still granded ample time to explore Ghibli Onsen Town before being dropped off at the Nagano train station.
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Great visit seeing lots of Monkeys
Great experience. A must see if you're in the area. We saw over 100 monkeys in the park, lots of babies. Saw the classic monkeys by the hot spring. Our 2 year old son loved seeing the monkeys run past. Highly recommend.
N
Excellent Guide
Excellent guide - friendly, professional and patient. Did not rush us and took lots of photos for us. Would highly recommend this once in a lifetime experience. Thank you
D
Wonderful day!
Superb experience, it exceeded our expectations. A little bit of uphill walking and a few stairs, but worth it. You may not see the monkeys, but we were lucky enough to see lots of them. Our brilliant guide, Dai, explained everything in perfect English, and took us to a wonderful restaurant where he helped us with the menu.
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