6-Hour Private Snow Monkey Tour by a Bilingual Taxi Driver

Snow monkey

snow monkey

Highlights

Visit the famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park to see wild monkeys bathing in natural hot springs

Explore the charming Obuse Town, known for its historic streets, Hokusai Museum, and local chestnut desserts

Enjoy personalized service with a taxi driver fluent in English, Russian and Japanese

Flexible itinerary based on your preferences for a custom experience

Nagano

rural, walking, Wildlife

Private Tour

6 Hours

Medium

English, Japanese, Russian

Description

Enjoy a hassle-free journey to one of Nagano’s most famous attractions with a licensed bilingual taxi driver. This private tour takes you to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, where you can witness the famous hot spring-bathing monkeys in their natural habitat. Afterward, explore the charming town of Obuse, known for its historic streets, Hokusai Museum, and delicious local cuisine. With hotel pickup, drop-off, and comfortable transport in a fully licensed taxi, you can relax and focus on making unforgettable memories in Nagano.

Itinerary

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and Obuse town
- Pickup from Your Location (Nagano City Area) – 9:00 AM
  - Start your journey with a convenient hotel or station pickup in a fully licensed taxi. Enjoy a comfortable ride through the scenic countryside as we head towards the Snow Monkey Park.
- Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park (9:50 AM – 11:20 AM)
  - Arrive at the Snow Monkey Park entrance. From here, guests will take a 30-minute walk through a beautiful forest trail to reach the park, where they can observe wild monkeys soaking in natural hot springs. While you explore the park, your taxi driver will wait for you in the car park.
- Drive to Obuse Town (11:20 AM – 11:50 AM)
  - After returning from the park, relax in the warm taxi on a 30-minute scenic drive to Obuse town, a historic town known for its Edo-period charm and cultural attractions.
- Explore Obuse & Lunch (11:50 AM – 1:00 PM)
  - Stroll through Obuse, famous for its traditional architecture, chestnut sweets, and sake breweries. You can visit:
    - Hokusai Museum. Showcasing the works of the legendary ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai. Masuichi-Ichimura Sake Brewery. Try locally brewed Obuse sake.
    - Local Chestnut Shops. Taste Obuse’s famous chestnut desserts.
    - Enjoy lunch at a local Japanese restaurant, choosing from soba noodles, tempura, or Obuse’s specialty dishes.
- Return to Nagano City (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
  - After a relaxing time in Obuse, sit back and enjoy the ride back to your hotel or Nagano Station.

What's Included

Transportation within Nagano City

Bilingual licensed taxi driver

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

Parking fee

What's Excluded

Lunch

Snacks

Entrance/Admission Fee

Highway road fee (if any)

Know Before You Go

Duration: The tour lasts approximately 6 hours, including travel time to each destination.

Walking: The walk to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park is about 30 minutes each way on a forest trail, which can be slippery in the winter months.

Clothing: Please dress warmly and wear comfortable, sturdy, non-slip shoes for walking, especially in winter conditions.

Weather: The weather in Nagano can be cold and unpredictable, so be prepared for sudden changes in temperature, especially in the mountain areas.

Flexible Itinerary: The tour can be customized based on your preferences, so feel free to discuss any specific requests with your driver.

This itinerary allows enough time to visit the Snow Monkey Park while your driver waits comfortably in the taxi, followed by a visit to Obuse and a relaxing lunch.

If you’d like to customize your itinerary, please let me know!

Monkeys: The Snow Monkeys are wild animals, so while you can observe them closely, please remember to respect their space and keep a safe distance.

What To Bring

For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, please dress warmly as the weather can be chilly, especially in the winter months. The path leading to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park can be slippery, so we recommend wearing sturdy, non-slip shoes to ensure your safety and comfort during the walk. Layering clothing is also a good idea, as temperatures may vary throughout the day.

Meeting Point

Nagano Station, Kurita, Nagano, Japan

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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6-Hour Private Snow Monkey Tour by a Bilingual Taxi Driver

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Description

Itinerary

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and Obuse town

What's Included

What's Excluded

Know Before You Go

What To Bring

Meeting Point

Cancellation Policy

Price

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