2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano to Takayama via Matsumoto

Name: 2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano to Takayama via Matsumoto
Brand: Viator
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5.0(2)2 daysEnglishBook 2 days aheadNagano, Japan

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Situated between the popular destinations of Tokyo and Kyoto, the mountainous region of Nagano is the literal heart of Japan and a road less travelled by many international visitors. This tour combines some of the region’s most iconic destinations - including the world-famous Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani, the 1400-year old Zenko-ji Temple, Matsumoto Castle, Narai-juku, and the historic old town of Takayama - with the unforgettable experience of being driven through Japan’s Northern Alps, a place of high mountain peaks and rarefied beauty. With an English-speaking guide on both days, and transport between locations included, this tour captures the history and beauty of central Japan with the convenience and comfort of one easy package.

Included

Entry to Traditional House in Narai on Day 2
Matsumoto Castle entrance fee on Day 2
Accommodation at Hotel Kokusai 21 on Day 1 (inc. breakfast on Day 2)
Lunch
Breakfast
Snow Monkey Park entrance fee
English-speaking guide & transport on Day 1 & 2
Sake tasting
Transportation from Nagano to all listed destinations, ending at Takayama

Not included

Dinner on Day 1 & Day 2
Accommodation in Takayama
Shinkansen/bullet train tickets
Lunch on Day 2

What you'll do

Zenko-ji Temple
I-491 Nagano Motoyoshicho, Nagano, Japan
Explore Zenko-ji - a National Treasure and one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan
2 hoursAdmission included
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
6845 Heion, Yamanouchi-machi, Japan
Visit the world-famous snow monkeys of Jigokudani and learn all about what makes them so unique
2 hoursAdmission included

Matsumoto Castle
4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto, Japan
Visit iconic Matsumoto Castle – a National Treasure and one the last remaining original castles in Japan
2 hoursAdmission included
Nawate Shopping District
Matsumoto, Japan
One of Matsumoto's most charming streets, Nawate Street (also known as Frog Street) is home to numerous shops selling handmade crafts, delicious food, ice cream, and more! Your guide will allow some time here to enjoy the options for yourself, as well as check out Yohashira Shrine which borders the street.
1 hour
Naraijuku
Narai, Shiojiri, Japan
Japan's longest post town, and one of its best preserved, Narai-juku is a step into the past, when samurai and merchants walked the Nakasendo Trail.
2 hours