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2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano to Takayama via Matsumoto
2 days
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Day 1: Zenkoji Temple - Snow Monkey Park
Stop At: Zenko-ji Temple, I-491 Motoyoshicho, Nagano 380-0851 Nagano Prefecture
Explore Zenko-ji - a National Treasure and one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, 6845 Heion, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture
Visit the world-famous snow monkeys of Jigokudani and learn all about what makes them so unique
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Nagano City including Western-style bedding and private bathroom.
Day 2: Matsumoto Castle - Takayama
Stop At: Matsumoto Castle, 4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto 390-0873 Nagano Prefecture
Visit iconic Matsumoto Castle – a National Treasure and one the last remaining original castles in Japan
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ishii Miso, 1-8-1 Uzuhashi, Matsumoto 390-0813 Nagano Prefecture
One of Nagano's oldest and most acclaimed miso producers - followed by a quick tour of he brewery itself
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Takayama Jinya, 1-5 Hachikemmachi, Takayama 506-0012 Gifu Prefecture
Make your way to Takayama through the beautiful Northern Alps. Your driver will stop along the way for a break and to allow you to soak in the alpine atmosphere.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Zenkoji Temple - Snow Monkey Park
Stop At: Zenko-ji Temple, I-491 Motoyoshicho, Nagano 380-0851 Nagano Prefecture
Explore Zenko-ji - a National Treasure and one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, 6845 Heion, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture
Visit the world-famous snow monkeys of Jigokudani and learn all about what makes them so unique
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Nagano City including Western-style bedding and private bathroom.
Day 2: Matsumoto Castle - Takayama
Stop At: Matsumoto Castle, 4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto 390-0873 Nagano Prefecture
Visit iconic Matsumoto Castle – a National Treasure and one the last remaining original castles in Japan
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ishii Miso, 1-8-1 Uzuhashi, Matsumoto 390-0813 Nagano Prefecture
One of Nagano's oldest and most acclaimed miso producers - followed by a quick tour of he brewery itself
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Takayama Jinya, 1-5 Hachikemmachi, Takayama 506-0012 Gifu Prefecture
Make your way to Takayama through the beautiful Northern Alps. Your driver will stop along the way for a break and to allow you to soak in the alpine atmosphere.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 1x Breakfast
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- Transportation from Nagano to all listed destinations, ending at Takayama
- Snow Monkey Park entrance fee
- Sake tasting
- Accommodation at Hotel Kokusai 21 on Day 1 (inc. breakfast on Day 2)
- Matsumoto Castle entrance fee
- English-speaking guide
- Entry/Admission - Zenko-ji Temple
- Entry/Admission - Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
- Entry/Admission - Matsumoto Castle
- Entry/Admission - Ishii Miso
- Entry/Admission - Takayama Jinya
Not included
- Dinner on Day 1 & Day 2
- Accommodation in Takayama
- Shinkansen/bullet train tickets
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
55%
Aquatic
30%
Original
20%
