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2-Day Nagano To Takayama Tour: Snow Monkeys & Highlights Of Central Japan
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Day 1: Zenkoji Temple - Lunch - Snow Monkey Park
Stop At: Zenko-ji Temple, I-491 Motoyoshicho, Nagano 380-0851 Nagano Prefecture
A place of true historic importance, full of legends and myths, you will be guided around the temple before (time permitting) your guide will give you the opportunity to explore the surrounding precinct of smaller temples, shops, and food by yourself.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, 6845 Heion, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture
Enjoy watching the wild macaques bathing in the onsen and going about their lives.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Nagano City including Western-style bedding and private bathroom.
Day 2: Kamikochi - Takyama
Stop At: Kamikochi Azumi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-1516, Japan
Enjoy exploring the beautiful alpine valley independently or walk with your guide to some of the most popular spots.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sanmachi Suji, 20 Kamisannomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0846, Japan
Arrive in the historic old town and explore the area independently or walk with your guide.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Zenkoji Temple - Lunch - Snow Monkey Park
Stop At: Zenko-ji Temple, I-491 Motoyoshicho, Nagano 380-0851 Nagano Prefecture
A place of true historic importance, full of legends and myths, you will be guided around the temple before (time permitting) your guide will give you the opportunity to explore the surrounding precinct of smaller temples, shops, and food by yourself.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, 6845 Heion, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture
Enjoy watching the wild macaques bathing in the onsen and going about their lives.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Nagano City including Western-style bedding and private bathroom.
Day 2: Kamikochi - Takyama
Stop At: Kamikochi Azumi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-1516, Japan
Enjoy exploring the beautiful alpine valley independently or walk with your guide to some of the most popular spots.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sanmachi Suji, 20 Kamisannomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0846, Japan
Arrive in the historic old town and explore the area independently or walk with your guide.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 1x Breakfast
- 1x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- Transportation fee from Nagano to Takayama and all between activities/attractions
- Snow Monkey Park entrance fee
- Entry to Kamikochi
- Sake tasting
- English-speaking guide
- Accommodation on Day 1(including breakfast on Day 2)
- Entry/Admission - Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
Not included
- Dinner on Day 1
- Lunch on Day 2
- Accommodation on Day 2
- Other food, snacks, and drinks
- Optional entrance fee to the inner sanctuary of Zenko-ji Temple
- Shinkansen/Bullet train tickets
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please wear suitable shoes and clothing for alpine walking in Kamikochi and the Snow Monkey Park
- Kamikochi is located at 1500 meters above sea level and weather can be change quickly. Please ensure you have clothing suitable for changing conditions including rain and cooler temperatures (7 to 22 degrees). The monkey park is located 850 meters, with similar outdoor clothing suitable for your visit
- 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
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Aquatic
30%
