Winter Activities

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9 Winter Activities in Japan Worth Booking This Trip

These are the 9 winter activities worth an evening of your trip, each with its price, its length, and the thing that sets it apart. If you only compare a few, compare the top three.

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

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1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano - Nishimon Yoshinoya sake tasting: a crash course you can use later

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $151Our pick

Zenko-ji, guided sake tasting, and Jigokudani Snow Monkeys in Nagano, with lunch and transport for a full 8-hour day.

“Our guide Tom was a great guide! He was fun to listen to and super knowledgeable about the locations we visited. He made learning about the history really fun. Zenkoji temple was beautiful and the snack recommendations were on point. Bring ice cleats for trekking up to see the monkeys, the combination of slope, ice and trampled snow makes it very slippery. They do sell cleats onsite but if you bring your own then you dont have to buy more. Tom even took us on a quick walk thru of the nagano station food area and recommended some snacks that were satisfactory purchases 👍🏻 especially after knowing some of the…”

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Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

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Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip - Jigokudani Monkey Park: Snow Monkeys in Hot Springs

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 - 12 hours · from $135Best value

A full-day Nagano trip mixing Zenko-ji Temple, a short food stop, lunch, sake tasting, and Jigokudani Snow Monkeys in winter.

“An incredible experience! Our guides Jake and Hiroshi were fantastic - highly knowledgeable and friendly. They added so much to our experience. Obviously the snow monkeys and Zenkoji temple were amazing. Same tasting was a great break. Lunch was extremely delicious, I feel like they should advertise how good it is more! Overall, an unforgettable day, well worth the price of admission!”

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

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Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen - Zenko-ji Temple: a 7th-century anchor for Nagano’s identity

1-Day Private Snow Monkey ZenkoJi Temple & SakeTasting NaganoTour

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1-Day Private Snow Monkey ZenkoJi Temple & SakeTasting NaganoTour - Monzen Terrace Enya lunch: a solid reset between sacred sights

4.1-Day Private Snow Monkey ZenkoJi Temple & SakeTasting NaganoTour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $645

Private Nagano day trip to Zenko-ji and Jigokudani snow monkeys, plus lunch at Monzen Terrace Enya with flexible pacing.

“Extremely Disappointed. "Smile" tours misrepresented what it delivers. This is a driver service only. There is no guide for the monkey park or temple. There is no sake tasting. The lunch was not good - it included the worst sushi I've ever had. Read more”

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1-Day Winter Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake

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1-Day Winter Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake - Winter lunch at Japanese Dining GOEN: warm food without fuss

5.1-Day Winter Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $150

From Nozawa Onsen in winter: Jigokudani snow monkeys, GOEN lunch, Zenko-ji temple, guided sake tasting. Up-close, small-group day.

“We had a great day out with Yama! We loved that there were only two large groups. The monkeys were great fun to watch and the walk through snow laden pines to see them was lovely! Lunch was a welcome surprise and we really enjoRead more”

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Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

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Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano - Obuse on foot: lunch, chestnuts, and old-town charm

6.Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $162

Snow monkeys in hot springs, Obuse lunch and chestnut treats, sake tasting, and Hokusai Museum in a small-group Nagano day.

“This is a wonderful tour with Mr Masa if you have never been to Nagano. He is very knowledgeable and took us to see the snow monkeys , Obuse where we had a wonderful lunch and shopping and then to the Zenkoji temple.”

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From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys and Zenko-ji Day Trip & Sake

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From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys and Zenko-ji Day Trip & Sake - Morning at Jigokudani Monkey Park: Wild Hot Springs Up Close

Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

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Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip - Jigokudani Monkey Park: Snow Monkeys in Hot Springs

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $525

A full-day Nagano winter tour with snow monkeys in hot springs, Zenkoji Temple, Shibu Onsen, and more, in a private car.

“Amazing Snow Monkey Tour with Sikandar! Our private tour from Tokyo to the Snow Monkey Park was fantastic! Our driver, Sikandar, was incredibly friendly, professional, and accommodating. The drive was smooth, and he even gave us an extra 3 hours at no additional charge, allowing us to explore at our own pace. The Snow Monkey Park was magical—watching the monkeys soak in the hot springs was unforgettable. Sikandar made sure we had plenty of time and shared helpful tips to make the experience even better. Having a private car made the journey so much easier than public transport. If you’re looking for a stress-free, comfortable, and well-organized trip, this is…”

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Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

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Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano - Obuse on foot: lunch, chestnuts, and old-town charm

9.Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 hours · from $160

Hot-spring snow monkeys, Obuse streets, Hokusai art, and premium sake tasting in a small-group Nagano day trip with lunch included.

“Masa was an excellent guide, we had a fabulous day getting out of the city and into nature, could not fault it! Comfortable transport, great information, very personable guide and the forest was magical but the absolute highlight was seeing snow monkeys. Also loved the village experience, art gallery (The Great Wave one), lunch and sake tasting fantastic . thank you Masa😀”

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