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2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano to Takayama via Matsumoto
Nagano, Japan
48 hours
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What You Will Do
Situated between the popular destinations of Tokyo and Kyoto, the mountainous of region of Nagano is the literal heart of Japan and a road less travelled by many international visitors. This tour combines some of the region’s most iconic destinations - including the world-famous Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani, the 1400-year old Zenko-ji Temple, Matsumoto Castle, and the historic old town of Takayama - with the unforgettable experience of being driven through Japan’s Northern Alps, a place of high mountain peaks and rarefied beauty. With English-speaking guide, lunch, and full-service accommodation on Day 1 followed by hotel pick-up and transport to Matsumoto and Takayama, including hotel drop-off, on Day 2, this tour captures the history and beauty of central Japan with the convenience and comfort of one easy package.
What's Included?
- Driver & transport on Day 2
- Matsumoto Castle entrance fee on Day 2
- Accommodation at Hotel Kokusai 21 on Day 1 (inc. breakfast on Day 2)
- Lunch
- English-speaking guide & transport on Day 1
- Breakfast
- Snow Monkey Park entrance fee
- Sake tasting
- Transportation from Nagano to all listed destinations, ending at Takayama
What's Not Included?
- Dinner on Day 1 & Day 2
- Accommodation in Takayama
- Shinkansen/bullet train tickets
- English-speaking guide on Day 2
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The meeting point is across from the Shinkansen exit/entrance under the Information Board. Our guide will be there by 9:20.
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Day 1 '̣Zenkoji Temple - Snow Monkey Park' Zenko-ji Temple
2 hours
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.).
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear suitable shoes for the walking trail into the Snow Monkey Park.
- During the winter it is common to see the Snow Monkeys enjoying the hot spring bath, however from spring up to autumn there will be times where the monkeys play or eat in the water, however please note that the monkeys are wild animals and there is no guarantee that there will be monkeys in the bath.
- There are a few days in the year that the monkeys might not come down to the park. In such case we will provide an alternative activity.
- It is possible to extend your stay at Hotel Kokusai 21. Please send us your preferred length of stay if this is what you’re looking for.
- Guests are required to follow the Snow Monkey Park rules at all times. Guests are not permitted to touch, hold, feed or bathe with the monkeys at any time. There are no barriers separating the monkeys from visitors to the park. Please ensure you keep a minimum distance of 1 to 2 meters between yourself and the monkeys. Your guide will explain the rules prior to entering the park.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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