The 15 Winter Activities in Japan That Earn Their Price

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1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

/ July 29, 2026

1.1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $151Our pick

Zenko-ji, guided sake tasting, and Jigokudani snow monkeys in one full day in Nagano, with lunch and transport included.

“We had an amazing day on this tour! The itinerary was well balanced which included a good amount of time to experience the snow monkeys. In addition, the sake tasting and the visit to the temple was also very good. The lunch was amazing and comforting. Thank you to our guide Dylan who did a great job!”

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Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

/ July 29, 2026

2.Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 8 - 12 hours · from $135

Zenko-ji Temple, Nagano lunch, sake tasting, then the Snow Monkey Park for hot-spring monkey viewing with an English-speaking guide.

“Definitely recommend this tour! The whole experience was amazing and a must do if you are coming to Japan! Thank you to Dylan and Luca for making our experience enjoyable and sharing with us your knowledge.”

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From Tokyo: Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch

/ July 29, 2026

3.Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 295 reviews · 1 day · from $151

Tokyo to Nagano for beef sukiyaki lunch and a close-up visit to Jigokudani snow monkeys, plus winter snow huts for select dates.

“Everything was great. Our tour guide was excellent. He was very mellow and very prepared. He was very kind. Overall the tour was excellent.”

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From Tokyo: Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple

/ August 3, 2026

4.Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 184 reviews · 1 day · from $445

Private luxury day trip from Tokyo to Nagano to see Zenko-ji and snow monkeys at Jigokudani, plus Shibu Onsen and Obuse.

“Great trip. Driver was excellent and very helpful. It was awesome to be picked up from our hotel in Tokyo and dropped in Hakuba after seeing the snow monkeys. Would recommend people consider this as a great way to get a transfer at the same time as getting to see the snow monkeys!”

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Tokyo: Snow Monkey & Nagano Customiseable Private Day Tour

/ July 31, 2026

5.Snow Monkey & Nagano Customiseable Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 138 reviews · 1 day · from $466

Luxury private day from Tokyo to Jigokudani snow monkeys and Nagano temples, with door-to-door transfers, Wi-Fi, and customizable stops.

“We had an Awesome time at the Snow Monkeys and other sites. Our driver Baba went above and beyond to make sure we were having a good time. He even drove us to other places that was well out of his way. (My wife needed a quick hospital visit) Great guy. Would definitely recommend him to anyone.”

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Nagano Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch from Tokyo

/ August 12, 2026

6.Nagano Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $151

Ride from Tokyo to Nagano to see wild snow monkeys in hot springs, plus beef sukiyaki lunch and an English guide. Winter huts too.

“Harry and his assistant were wonderfull! A great asset for the company. Because of them was a rwlax learning fun expierience”

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1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

/ August 17, 2026

7.1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $184

Ride sleds and snow scooters at Shiga Kogen, then hike to Jigokudani to see snow monkeys soaking in hot springs, with lunch included.

“Seeing the snow monkeys up close. Was lucky enough to see quite a few of them with their little babies. Also enjoyed the trip up to play in the snow.”

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Play with Snow Crab Buffet Lunch and Strawberry Picking Bus Tour

/ August 18, 2026

8.Play with Snow Crab Buffet Lunch and Strawberry Picking Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $125

Osaka winter bus tour with Mt. Rokko Snow Park playtime, snow crab lunch, strawberry picking, and Kobe outlet shopping.

“The tour is exceptional; love the arrangement. Strawberry picking is above the average. Highly recommend this tour!!”

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Nagano Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour Hotel Pick & Drop

/ August 19, 2026

9.Nagano Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour Hotel Pick & Drop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 10 hours · from $455

Private Nagano day tour with snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, onsen towns, and Obuse plus Hokusai Museum, in a comfy Toyota Prado.

“Javad was great. I made a mistake on the booking and Javad went absolutely miles out of his way to make sure it was no problem at all. The itinerary was flexible and we had a really magical day.”

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(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Tour

/ August 21, 2026

10.(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $254

A spring-only day trip from Nagano to the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route snow walls, with guided transport and Kurobe Dam views.

“Fantastic tour! Both guides Keiran and Marie were nice, knowledgeable and organised which made the day smooth! Adequate time at each stop to take in the sights. Given the price, tour should've had lunch included I think but I can undeRead more”

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Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

/ August 22, 2026

11.Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $337

Private Nagano day trip with snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, Obuse sake and shopping, plus a relaxing Shibu Onsen soak.

“We had an amazing tour guide. Great experience, totally worth it. Perfect tour for groups and families.”

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From Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Customize Day Tour

/ August 10, 2026

12.Snow Monkey Private Customize Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $490

Private Tokyo-to-Nagano day trip for Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji, hot-spring towns, Matsumoto stops, and flexible timing in one long day.

“Everything is fine 🙂 Ali was a great guy. we had plenty of time to enjoy the money park and the temple. I recommend this service and Ali guide in particular to everyone. thank you”

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Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour (Depart: Iiyama & Nozwa)

/ August 29, 2026

13.Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour (Depart: Iiyama & Nozwa)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $78Best value

Snow Monkey Park plus Shibu Onsen on a guided half-day. Priority entry, small group, 2 km snowy walk, and sake stop.

“This was a great experience. Tommy our guide was friendly and informative. He made sure all participants were catered for. The trek to the park is pretty through the woods and the reward of the monkeys at the end is worth it. The visits to the brewery and Shibu Onsen were nice add ons. Recommend.”

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Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey and Zenkoji Temple Private Tour

/ August 28, 2026

14.Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey and Zenkoji Temple Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · from $505

Private luxury day trip from Tokyo to Zenko-ji and Jigokudani snow monkeys, plus Obuse, Shibu Onsen, and castle ruins.

“Great day exploring - scenery fantastic, beautiful monkeys and temple. Thank you to Hadi who was our chauffeur for the day”

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Snow Monkey Park & Zenkoji Temple Nagano Pvt. Full Day Tour.

/ August 29, 2026

15.Snow Monkey Park & Zenkoji Temple Nagano Pvt. Full Day Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $800

Private day trip from Tokyo to Jigokudani snow monkeys and Zenko-ji Temple, with ramen stop and return transfer for up to 5.

“Nagano area is very cold so remind travelers to dress appropriately and the walk to the snow monkeys has lots of ice, snow and mud this time of year, West the right shoes.”

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