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Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano
Nagano
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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There will be a significant amount of walking required, 1.6km to and from the Snow Monkey Park, and 2 km each way to the Togakushi Okusha and back. Both of these are forest trails, which can be muddy, slippery, or icy, depending on the season and weather. Please wear appropriate shoes/boots, check the weather forecast before you head to the meetup point, and prepare an umbrella or rain coat if necessary.
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This tour is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for mobility-impaired travelers. Should you have any concerns about your ability to join the tour, please contact us to discuss prior to booking.
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This tour uses different forms of transport. Tours can be conducted by microbus, larger coach or train depending on the season and size of the group.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience two of the most stunning locations that Nagano has to offer: the world-famous Snow Monkey Park, with its charming hot spring-bathing macaque monkeys, and Togakushi Shrine, also known as the "Five Shrines", famous for its breathtaking forest path lined with towering ancient cedar trees.
Starting from Nagano Station, this tour will take you to Jigokudani Monkey Park, commonly known as the Snow Monkey Park, to see Nagano’s most iconic residents—the Japanese macaque monkeys that bathe in their natural hot spring. After enjoying a Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the 1,000-year-old Togakushi Shrine complex to learn about its deep spiritual history and walk the c...
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour to the Snow Monkey Park, and guided tour of Togakushi Shrine grounds
Japanese-style lunch
Transportation from Nagano Station to the Snow Monkey Park, Togakushi, and between activities
Snow Monkey Park entry fee
English-speaking guide
Additional food, snacks & drinks
Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ tickets
Accommodation
Meeting Points
Departure
Nagano Station
Meet with your guide inside Nagano Station at 9:15am. The meetup point is inside the station, in front of the Information Board directly across from the Shinkansen (bullet train) ticket gates.
Return
Itinerary
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Snow Monkey Park (jigokudani Yaen Koen)
Once you have arrived at the entrance to the Snow Monkey Park, you will walk for about 30~45 minutes along the 1.6 km forest trail towards the park, as your guide leads the way. Then, enter the Snow Monkey Park and enjoy watching the macaques playing, fighting, and of course bathing in the hot spring!
3 hours
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Togakushi Shrine Chusha
Arrive at the "Chusha" or middle shrine of Togakushi, and explore the area while learning from your guide about the history of the five shrines and Japanese mythology.
30 minutes
3
Togakushi Shrine Okusha
Arrive at the entrance of the trail leading to the "Okusha" or inner shrine of Togakushi. Walk down the trail to the red gate “Zuijinmon”, and see the breathtaking rows of ancient cedar trees lining the trail.
3 hours
Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano
Nagano
About
Experience two of the most stunning locations that Nagano has to offer: the world-famous Snow Monkey Park, with its charming hot spring-bathing macaque monkeys, and Togakushi Shrine, also known as the "Five Shrines", famous for its breathtaking forest path lined with towering ancient cedar trees.
Starting from Nagano Station, this tour will take you to Jigokudani Monkey Park, commonly known as the Snow Monkey Park, to see Nagano’s most iconic residents—the Japanese macaque monkeys that bathe in their natural hot spring. After enjoying a Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the 1,000-year-old Togakushi Shrine complex to learn about its deep spiritual history and walk the c...
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour to the Snow Monkey Park, and guided tour of Togakushi Shrine grounds
Japanese-style lunch
Transportation from Nagano Station to the Snow Monkey Park, Togakushi, and between activities
Snow Monkey Park entry fee
English-speaking guide
Additional food, snacks & drinks
Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ tickets
Accommodation
Meeting Points
Departure
Nagano Station
Meet with your guide inside Nagano Station at 9:15am. The meetup point is inside the station, in front of the Information Board directly across from the Shinkansen (bullet train) ticket gates.
