Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano

Name: Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano
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5.0(3)8 hr 30 minEnglishNagano, Japan

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Experience two of the most stunning locations that Nagano has to offer: the world-famous Snow Monkey Park, with its charming hot spring-bathing macaque monkeys, and Togakushi Shrine, also known as the "Five Shrines", famous for its breathtaking forest path lined with towering ancient cedar trees.

Starting from Nagano Station, this tour will take you to Jigokudani Monkey Park, commonly known as the Snow Monkey Park, to see Nagano’s most iconic residents—the Japanese macaque monkeys that bathe in their natural hot spring. After enjoying a Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the 1,000-year-old Togakushi Shrine complex to learn about its deep spiritual history and walk the cedar-lined path to the "Okusha," or inner shrine. Enjoy Nagano’s unique nature and wildlife while also learning about Japanese culture, Shinto traditions, and religious history, set within a breathtaking mountain landscape.

Included

Guided tour to the Snow Monkey Park, and guided tour of Togakushi Shrine grounds
Japanese-style lunch
Transportation from Nagano Station to the Snow Monkey Park, Togakushi, and between activities
Snow Monkey Park entry fee
English-speaking guide

Not included

Additional food, snacks & drinks
Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ tickets
Accommodation

What you'll do

Snow Monkey Park (jigokudani Yaen Koen)
6845 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan, Nagano, Japan
Once you have arrived at the entrance to the Snow Monkey Park, you will walk for about 30~45 minutes along the 1.6 km forest trail towards the park, as your guide leads the way. Then, enter the Snow Monkey Park and enjoy watching the macaques playing, fighting, and of course bathing in the hot spring!
3 hoursAdmission included
Togakushi Shrine Chusha
3506 Toagakushi, Nagano, Japan
Arrive at the "Chusha" or middle shrine of Togakushi, and explore the area while learning from your guide about the history of the five shrines and Japanese mythology.
30 min
Togakushi Shrine Okusha
Togakushi, Nagano, Japan
Arrive at the entrance of the trail leading to the "Okusha" or inner shrine of Togakushi. Walk down the trail to the red gate “Zuijinmon”, and see the breathtaking rows of ancient cedar trees lining the trail.
3 hours

Meeting and pickup

3 locations

Pickup details

Meet with your guide inside Nagano Station at 9:15am. The meetup point is inside the station, in front of the Information Board directly across from the Shinkansen (bullet train) ticket gates.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There will be a significant amount of walking required, 1.6km to and from the Snow Monkey Park, and 2 km each way to the Togakushi Okusha and back. Both of these are forest trails, which can be muddy, slippery, or icy, depending on the season and weather. Please wear appropriate shoes/boots, check the weather forecast before you head to the meetup point, and prepare an umbrella or rain coat if necessary.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for mobility-impaired travelers. Should you have any concerns about your ability to join the tour, please contact us to discuss prior to booking.