Nagano Snow Monkey Park & Shiga Kogen Maruike Park Day Tour, Tokyo
Nagano Snow Monkey Park & Shiga Kogen Maruike Park Day Tour, Tokyo
Duration: Flexible (up to 10 hours)
Flexible (up to 10 hours)
Free cancellation up to 23 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 23 hours before the start of your experience
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Experience an exciting day filled with adventure at Nagano Snow Monkey Park & Shiga Kogen Maruike Park Day Tour in Tokyo, Japan. Your journey begins with convenient pickups from locations like Hotel Kokusai 21 and various stations including Yudanaka Station, ensuring a smooth start to your exploration. The tour features thrilling snow activities such as snowscoots, snowdrives, and sled rides at Shiga Kogen Maruike — the largest ski resort in Japan located high above sea level.
Experience an exciting day filled with adventure at Nagano Snow Monkey Park & Shiga Kogen Maruike Park Day Tour in Tokyo, Japan. Your journey begins with convenient pickups from locations like Hotel Kokusai 21 and various stations including Yudanaka Station, ensuring a smooth start to your exploration. The tour features thrilling snow activities such as snowscoots, snowdrives, and sled rides at Shiga Kogen Maruike — the largest ski resort in Japan located high above sea level.
Experience a day of leisure and exploration at Shiga Kogen Maruike Park alongside Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park — perfect for family outings.
As you make your way through the forest adorned with snow-covered Japanese beech and cedar trees, guided by an expert, stunning mountain panoramas will greet you on the path to Snow Monkey Park.
The exclusive global attraction of observing wild monkeys in hot springs is found at Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park — a remarkable sight!
At Kanbayashi Onsen, watch as snow monkeys playfully bathe and enjoy warmth during winter months, demonstrating their unique adaptation skills.
Enjoy exhilarating activities like tubing on gentle slopes or riding snowscoots while taking in the magnificent mountain landscapes.
Entry includes fees for both admission and activities at Shiga Kogen.
Ticket granted allows access to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, also known as Nagano Snow Monkey Park & Shiga Kogen Maruike Park Day Tour.
Use of an expert English-speaking guide accompanies you throughout the tour.
Covers transportation from/to Nagano Station and all attractions listed including Kanbayashi Onsen in Yamanouchi Town, Hotel Kokusai at Shibu Onsen, Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park near Yudanaka Station, and Shiga Kogen Maruike Park close to Nagano.
One lunch is provided during the tour.
Nagano Bullet Train Tickets
Optional Equipment Hire: Footwear and Outer Layers
Shiga Kogen Ski/Snowboard Fees
Additional Snack/Drink Purchases
Accommodation Costs
Snow monkey in hot spring, Jigokudani Park, Nagano, Japan.
Welcome aboard an memorable journey through the heart of Japan's stunning landscapes. Your adventure kicks off with convenient pick-ups from Hotel Kokusai 21, Nagano Station, Yudanaka Station, Shibu Onsen, or Kanbayashi Onsen. An expert guide will accompany you throughout this exciting tour.
Shiga Kogen Maruike - Japan's Largest Ski Resort
Your first stop is the magnificent Shiga Kogen Maruike — known as Japan’s largest and highest ski resort. Here, indulge in thrilling snow activities such as snowscoots, snowdrives, and sled rides that are perfect for both kids and adults alike. Whether you're racing down slopes or enjoying a scenic lift ride to take in stunning mountain views, there's endless excitement awaiting.
Lunch Experience
Midway through your adventure, treat yourself to a delightful lunch at the resort’s restaurant. Savor an array of delicious dishes including katsu curry, katsudon, hamburger steak, sansai soba, and various udon options — all set against a backdrop of stunning winter scenery.
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
Your next destination is the beautiful Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Start an memorable experience as you follow a picturesque forest trail through snow-draped trees to reach this unique location, where macaques enjoy natural hot springs in their winter habitat.
Monkey Watching Experience
- Witness these charming monkeys bathe and frolic together — it’s an experience that's both delightful and distinctive.
- Capture heartwarming moments of them grooming each other or splashing about before heading back towards Nagano Station through the snow-laden landscapes.
Nagano Adventure Itinerary
The tour begins at 8:45 am from Nagano Station, where your guide will be waiting near the Information Board opposite Shinkansen ticket gates. For those staying at Hotel Kokusai 21, a pickup is available there at 8:20 am.
Pickup Locations
- Yudanaka Station (9:30 am)
- Shibu Onsen (9:35 am)
- Kanbayashi Onsen (9:40 am)
Snow Activities at Maruike Family Ski Park
By 10:30 am, you’ll reach the Maruike Family Ski Park to engage in snow fun activities. Lunch is included during this segment of your tour.
Journey to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
A bus ride departs from Shiga Kogen for the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park at 12:45 pm, with an arrival time in Kanbayashi Onsen by 1:20 pm. From there, a walk leads you to the trail entrance and into the park (covering 1.6km/1 mile each way).
Visit Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
You'll arrive at approximately 2:10 pm in Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park — perfect timing for an opportunity to observe these adorable monkeys in their winter environment.
Departure from the Park
The tour departs by 3:10 pm as your guide leads you back through the forest path. At around 4:00 pm, board a bus that begins its journey towards Nagano.
Tour Conclusion
Your adventure concludes between 5:30 and 6:00 pm at Nagano Station, with potential drop-offs in Kanbayashi, Shibu, Yudanaka, or Kokusai along the way. Please note that due to winter weather conditions, exact end times may vary; however, you should return to Nagano Station by no later than 6:00 pm.
Snow monkeys in Jigokudani, Nagano, Japan, huddled together in winter.
Snowshoeing in snowy Nagano forest during full-day tour.
Snow monkey in hot spring, Jigokudani Park, Nagano, Japan.
Snow monkeys in Jigokudani, Nagano, Japan, huddled together in winter.
Snowshoeing in snowy Nagano forest during full-day tour.
Colorful snow scooters on a snowy landscape in Nagano, Japan.
Your winter jacket, snow boots, and warm clothes are essential for participating in snowy activities. Please note that the experience is not wheelchair accessible. The tour itinerary may be altered due to weather conditions or road situations.
This specific tour does not include skiing or snowboarding as it adheres to a strict schedule. On occasion, monkeys might not visit Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park throughout the year and could leave early from Nagano Snow Monkey Park & Shiga Kogen Maruike Park Day Tour.
If weather or road conditions prevent access to Shiga Kogen, Zenko-ji Temple will be your alternative destination. Transportation varies based on group size: smaller groups use an express train between Nagano Station and Yudanaka Station plus a private vehicle for ski resort transfers; larger groups are accommodated by small tour buses running from/to Nagano Station along with all listed destinations.
Tips for Visitors
- Make sure to wear a winter jacket and snow boots for all snowy activities during the tour.
- The itinerary may be reversed due to weather or road conditions, so plan accordingly.
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible; please consider this when planning your visit.
Visitors observing snow monkeys in hot springs, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Nagano, Japan.
Tourists jumping joyfully in snowy Shiga Kogen with mountain views.
Colorful snow scooters on a snowy landscape in Nagano, Japan.
Visitors observing snow monkeys in hot springs, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Nagano, Japan.
Tourists jumping joyfully in snowy Shiga Kogen with mountain views.
Bring your winter jacket, snow boots, and warm clothes to enjoy activities like snowscoots or tubing comfortably.
The itinerary may be modified due to weather conditions or road accessibility; keep this in mind when planning.
To optimize travel time between attractions such as Shiga Kogen Maruike Park and Snow Monkey Park, consider starting your day at the furthest location if visiting multiple sites around Nagano.
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