GROUP / pre-organized
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Winter Nagano, Snow Monkey Tour
- Nagano, Japan
- A unique experience to photograph and observe the wild Japanese macaques up close.
A small group tour limited to a maximum 7 participants.
- Price
- JPY 140,000
- Duration
- 2nights 3days
- Date
- Feb 16th, 2025
Highlights
- Small group tour: maximum 7 participants (minimum 4 participants)
- Snow Monkey in Nagano
The only wild monkeys in the world that bathe in hot springs. Widely loved by people from all over the world, this is a unique experience where you can observe the wild Japanese macaques up close. We will spend the entire day here to give you plenty of time to observe and shoot photos of the monkeys up close. - English speaking guide will accompany whole the tour
- Shinkansen Bullet train for return journey between Tokyo and Nagano
- Delicious local food and a hot spring at hotel in Yudanaka Onsen
Itinerary
City | Summary | |
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1 | Tokyo |
You will meet our English speaking guide at Tokyo station at 09:30am. We will take Shinkansen Bullet train to Nagano. Then be transported by private vehicle to your hotel in Yudanaka Onsen. After leaving your luggage, we will start with a walk up the trail to the Monkey park entrance gate with your camera gear and other equipment. You will enjoy to photograph or observe unique Snow monkey for a couple of hours till the park gate is closed. At night, enjoy delicious local food and a hot spring at our hotel in Yudanaka Onsen.
Accom: Biyu-no-Yado in Yudanaka Onsen | Meals included : Dinner |
2 | Yudanaka Onsen |
After breakfast, we will head to Snow Monkey Park again and spent full day for photography or observation.
Accom: Biyu-no-Yado in Yudanaka Onsen | Meals included : Breakfast & Dinner
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3 | Yudanaka Onsen |
After breakfast, we will head to Nagano station by private vehicle, then take Shinkansen Bullet train to Tokyo.Tour will end on arrival at Tokyo station around 12:00pm to 13:00pm. Meals Included: Breakfast |
Price
Price per person | |
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From Feb 16th till Feb 18th 2025 2nights 3days Departure Confirmed |
JPY 140,000 |
Single room supplement | JPY 15,000 |
** This tour requires a minimum number of 4 participants (maximum 7 participants). Please do NOT purchase your airline tickets until you receive confirmation that the minimum number of tour participants has been reached.
** All the lunch during the tour is not included. You will have a chance to eat at local restaurant or buy food from the local convenience stores. Each person should prepare to pay for these individually.
** This tour is designed to spend enough time in Snow Monkey Park and suitable for photography. However, the guide is not photography guide.
** There is no guarantee that it snows during the tour. Also, since monkeys are wild animals, it cannot be guaranteed that they will bathe in the hot springs.
** According to weather reports and local information, tour schedule may be adjusted by our photography guide on spot.
** The detailed itinerary will be sent to all participants at the same time three weeks before the tour starts.
Inclusions:
English speaking guide| Accommodation as per above | Private vehicle mentioned in the itinerary | Bullet train fee (between Tokyo and Nagano) | Meals as per above | Entrance fee of Snow Monkey ParkExclusive of:
Transportation to/from Japan | Travel & Medical Insurance | Daily lunches and additional Snacks | Personal expenses (Souvenirs and Beverages, etc.)Climate
In this season the warmest temperatures you can expect is 5-10°C (41-50°F), and it can go to as low as -5°C (23°F). Make sure you have layers of extra warm clothes for upper and lower body. Waterproof ski wear winter gear, snow boots or water proof trekking boots, warm gloves and thermal underwear, warm hats and ear warmers will all come handy. Visitors to Snow Monkey Park must climb 2 km (1.2 miles) one way along a mountain path that can be slippery and muddy in winter.About Accommodation
Hotel in Yudanaka Onsen offers futon style bedding, where people will sleep on a mattress laid out on the tatami mat floor. Each room has private bathroom.Luggage
When we take Shinkansen Bullet train, luggage need to be stored overhead luggage space or be kept in limited luggage space in the train. Thus we allow everyone to bring up to one suitcase per person.Dietary Restriction
If you have any dietary restrictions, please advise at the time of application. Contact us about this tour
Travel planning and implementation:SAIYU TRAVEL CO.,LTD.
3rd floor, Kyodo Bldg. jimbocho, 2-2, Kanda, jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan |Travel Agency Registration No. 607
3rd floor, Kyodo Bldg. jimbocho, 2-2, Kanda, jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan |Travel Agency Registration No. 607