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Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €200 and current price is €139 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Discover the captivating world of Japan's Snow Monkeys at Jigokudani Yaen-Koen, the only place where wild Japanese macaques are seen swimming in natural hot springs. This guided tour takes you through the serene valley, where an experienced local guide shares insights into the region's history and ecology. Observe the monkeys in their natural habitat, witnessing their playful interactions and unique behaviours up close. With options for local meeting points or travel from Nagano Station, this immersive experience offers a unique perspective on these remarkable creatures and their environment.

  • Visit Jigokudani Yaen-Koen, home to Japan's famous Snow Monkeys
  • Guided insights into the ecology and behaviour of Japanese macaques
  • Observe monkeys swimming in hot springs in their natural setting
  • Choose from local meeting or Nagano Station departure options
Activity location
  • Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
    • 6845 Heion,
    • 381-0401, Yamanouchi-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop
    • 1382 Hirao
    • 381-0401, Yamanochi, Nagano, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Local Meeting
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Local Meeting
Starting point:
Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop, 1382 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
€199.19
€139.43 x 1 Adult€139.43
Total
The previous price was €199.19 and current price is €139.43
30% off
Until Fri, 20 Feb
From Nagano Station
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

From Nagano Station
Starting point:
Daily Yamazaki Nagano Station West Gate Store, Japan, 380-0823 Nagano, Minamichitose, 1-chōme２２８ 1F

Language options: English
Price details
€333.78
€233.65 x 1 Adult€233.65
Total
The previous price was €333.78 and current price is €233.65
30% off
Until Fri, 20 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Opportunity to observe wild Japanese macaques at close range in their natural habitat
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional guided train journey from Nagano Station to the Snow Monkey area (if selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided visit to Jigokudani Yaen-Koen, also known as the Snow Monkey Park
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry ticket to the Snow Monkey Park
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Jigokudani Yaen-Koen, widely known as the Snow Monkey Park, is the world’s only place where wild Japanese macaques are observed swimming in natural hot springs. Located in a forested mountain valley in Nagano, the park offers visitors a rare chance to observe these monkeys up close in their natural environment, while learning about their behaviour, social structure, and the unique conditions that made this phenomenon possible.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
    • 6845 Heion,
    • 381-0401, Yamanouchi-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop
    • 1382 Hirao
    • 381-0401, Yamanochi, Nagano, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Daily Yamazaki Nagano Station West Gate Store
    • 8 ２２
    • 380-0823, Nagano, Nagano, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop
    • 1382 Hirao
    • 381-0401, Yamanochi, Nagano, Japan

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