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Snow Monkey Park & Zenkoji Private Tour (Customisable)

By Xplor Japan
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$847 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Visit the delightful town of Obuse, known for its artistic connection to Hokusai and its exquisite chestnut confections.

Witness the world-famous Snow Monkeys (Jigokudani Yaen-Koen) as they bathe in natural hot springs—a unique wildlife spectacle.

Then, soak in the historical charm of Shibu Onsen, a picturesque Edo-era hot spring village.

The tour concludes in Discover the spiritual gravity of Zenkoji Temple, one of Japan’s oldest and most significant Buddhist sites.

This day trip offers a perfect blend of wild nature, authentic history, and peaceful cultural exploration.

Customization is available, please contact us.

**Please keep in mind that while the park is open year-round, monkey sightings are never guaranteed—especially if it isn't cold enough for them to bathe in the hot springs. It’s a good idea to check the park's livestream before your visit.

Activity location
  • Obuse-machi
    • Obuse-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Obuse-machi
    • Obuse-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

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Snow Monkey Park & Zenkoji Private Tour (Customisable)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$847.34 x 1 TravellerNZ$847.34
Total
Price is NZ$847.34
Until Tue, 24 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick and Drop
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Speaking Driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transfer times are included in the 10 hours.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fuel surcharge
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Only your group will participate.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Parking Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch, drinks, snacks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Jigokudani Monkey Park
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Zenko-ji Temple Inner Chamber/Underground passage & Samon Gate

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Obuse-machi
  • 1h
A small, picturesque town known for its high-quality chestnuts (a local delicacy), traditional merchant houses, and its connection to the famous Edo-period artist Katsushika Hokusai (of "The Great Wave" fame), who spent his final years here.
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Hike to the world-famous park where Japanese Macaques (Snow Monkeys) gather, often seen swimming in a natural hot spring pool, especially during the winter.
Shibu Onsen
  • 1h
A charming, historic onsen (hot spring) town near the monkey park, famous for its traditional wooden inns (ryokan) and stone-paved streets. Stroll the nostalgic streets, see the numerous public bathhouses. The town maintains a very traditional atmosphere.
Zenko-ji Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
A near-1,400-year-old sanctuary that is one of Japan's most important pilgrimage sites. You can even try the mysterious "Key to Paradise" experience in its pitch-black underground passage.

Location

Activity location
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    Obuse-machi
    • Obuse-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Obuse-machi
    • Obuse-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

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