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3-Day Nagoya to Tokyo: Snow Monkeys, Mt Fuji & Nakasendo Walking Tour
3 days
By walk
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Itinerary
Day 1: Hike the historic Nakasendo Trail from Magome to Tsumago
Stop At: Nakasendo Magome Walking Trail, Magome, Nakatsugawa 508-0502 Gifu Prefecture
Starting in beautiful Magome, you will hike along the historic ‘Nakasendo Trail’ – the Edo Period trade route which once connected Kyoto to Tokyo – through the beautiful Kiso Valley and explore two of the Nakasendo’s best preserved post towns – firstly Magome and then Tsumago – both renowned for their historic state of preservation
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: at Hotel Kokusai 21 including Western-style bedding and private bathroom.
Day 2: Visit Nagano's near-1400 year old temple and world-famous Snow Monkey Parl
Stop At: Zenko-ji Temple, I-491 Motoyoshicho, Nagano 380-0851 Nagano Prefecture
As a registered National Treasure, the temple is the most important cultural site in Nagano and one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in the entire country!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: 穂垂亭 HOTARU-TEI, 1398-1 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano 381-0401, Japan
Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of Nagano's most popular restaurants and 'sake' tasting, all led by your guide.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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' (hot spring) and going about their lives.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: at Hotel Kokusai 21 including Western-style bedding and private bathroom.
Day 3: Heading back to Tokyo
Stop At: Suntory Distillery・Suntory Hakushu Distillery, 2913-1 Torihara Hakushucho, Hokuto 408-0316 Yamanashi Prefecture
You are free to tour the distillery and on-site museum – with English audio included in the tour* – followed by a tasting.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, 2255 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0304 Yamanashi Prefecture
Established in 1994, the museum was positioned to afford visitors a spectacular view of Mt Fuji and houses the permanent collection of dyeing artist Itchiku Kubota – including his Fuji-inspired series, ‘Symphony of Light’ – and one of Japan’s most stunning kimono collections.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Arakurayama Sengen Park, 3353-1 Arakura, Fujiyoshida 403-0011 Yamanashi Prefecture
Arrive at the park and enjoy freetime to take in one of the most renowned panoramic views of Fuji, along with the shrine and pagoda.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Hike the historic Nakasendo Trail from Magome to Tsumago
Stop At: Nakasendo Magome Walking Trail, Magome, Nakatsugawa 508-0502 Gifu Prefecture
Starting in beautiful Magome, you will hike along the historic ‘Nakasendo Trail’ – the Edo Period trade route which once connected Kyoto to Tokyo – through the beautiful Kiso Valley and explore two of the Nakasendo’s best preserved post towns – firstly Magome and then Tsumago – both renowned for their historic state of preservation
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: at Hotel Kokusai 21 including Western-style bedding and private bathroom.
Day 2: Visit Nagano's near-1400 year old temple and world-famous Snow Monkey Parl
Stop At: Zenko-ji Temple, I-491 Motoyoshicho, Nagano 380-0851 Nagano Prefecture
As a registered National Treasure, the temple is the most important cultural site in Nagano and one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in the entire country!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: 穂垂亭 HOTARU-TEI, 1398-1 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano 381-0401, Japan
Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of Nagano's most popular restaurants and 'sake' tasting, all led by your guide.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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' (hot spring) and going about their lives.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: at Hotel Kokusai 21 including Western-style bedding and private bathroom.
Day 3: Heading back to Tokyo
Stop At: Suntory Distillery・Suntory Hakushu Distillery, 2913-1 Torihara Hakushucho, Hokuto 408-0316 Yamanashi Prefecture
You are free to tour the distillery and on-site museum – with English audio included in the tour* – followed by a tasting.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, 2255 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0304 Yamanashi Prefecture
Established in 1994, the museum was positioned to afford visitors a spectacular view of Mt Fuji and houses the permanent collection of dyeing artist Itchiku Kubota – including his Fuji-inspired series, ‘Symphony of Light’ – and one of Japan’s most stunning kimono collections.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Arakurayama Sengen Park, 3353-1 Arakura, Fujiyoshida 403-0011 Yamanashi Prefecture
Arrive at the park and enjoy freetime to take in one of the most renowned panoramic views of Fuji, along with the shrine and pagoda.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 2x Breakfast
- 3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Accommodation at Hotel Kokusai 21 in Nagano City on Days 1 & 2.
- Guided hike along the Nakasendo Trail on Day 1.
- Entry to the Snow Monkey Park on Day 2.
- Sake tasting on Day 2.
- Entry to the Suntory Hakushu Distillery Tour on Day 3.
- Entry to the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum on Day 3.
- English-speaking guide on all days.
- Transportation fee from Nagoya to Tokyo and all between activities/attractions.
- Entry/Admission - Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
- Entry/Admission - Suntory Distillery・Suntory Hakushu Distillery
- Entry/Admission - Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
Not included
- Additional food, snacks and drinks.
- Optional entrance fee to the inner sanctuary of Zenko-ji.
- Shinkasen/bullet train tickets.
- Accommodation in Tokyo.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please wear suitable shoes/boots and clothing for hiking through varying terrain. The trail is well-maintained and paved in some areas with other sections being more challenging. The trail is undulating with some steeper climbs however it is suitable for anyone of reasonable fitness.
- Please be prepared for changing weather conditions including rain (anytime of year but especially in June and July) and hot, humid condition from late-June until September. Kiso Valley is a mountainous region therefore weather can change quickly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Views of Mt. Fuji can be affected by weather and there are days of low visibility. This is outside of our control and weather on the mountain can change quickly, therefore tours will proceed even if weather/visibility is forecast to be poor.
- This tour does not actually take guests on to Mt. Fuji. This is intentional and caters to guests who wish to view and photograph the mountain rather than climb it.
- Accommodation in Nagano City is at a full service hotel with rooms including Western-style bedding and private bathrooms.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Aquatic
25%
