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1.Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $337Our pick

Spend about eight hours exploring Nagano with a private English-speaking guide such as Hori, Mutsumi, or Fumiko. Visit Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, Obuse, and the Hokusai Museum, with time for local food, sake, or an optional onsen. Choose public transport or a private vehicle, with hotel pickup available from selected central Nagano hotels.

“By far the best part was visiting the snow monkey park. This is one of the most fun things you can do in Japan if you’re an animal lover. Way better than an owl cafe.”

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2.1-Day Winter Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $150Best value

Travel from Nozawa Onsen with an English-speaking local guide to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, a warm Japanese lunch, Zenko-ji Temple, and a sake tasting. Guides such as Jens and Yama have been praised for clear explanations and friendly care. Expect a full winter day, icy walking, scenic forest, and a group of up to 44 people.

“We had a great day out with Yama! We loved that there were only two large groups. The monkeys were great fun to watch and the walk through snow laden pines to see them was lovely! Lunch was a welcome surprise and we really enjoRead more”

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