Private Zenko-ji Temple, Snow Monkey Park and Sake Tasting Day Trip in Nagano

Overview

This private full-day excursion takes you to discover the iconic sites of Nagano. Accompanied by a guide, you will visit the historic Zenko-ji Temple and the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, while enjoying air-conditioned private transport. The programme includes a gastronomic break with a lunch set featuring a choice of vegetable grill or chicken grill, served with apple juice and iced coffee or iced tea. A sake tasting completes this immersion into the local culture. The experience is fully customisable and adapts to your group size with four vehicle options: a sedan for 3 people, a minivan for 5, a Hi-ace for 9, or a Toyota Hiace for 13 passengers. Pick-up service is included for all options.

Itinerary

1. Zenko-ji Temple

   This temple is absolutely beautiful and one of the favourite so far comparing to other many shrines in Japan. There are much less tourists here which gives you the opportunity to savour and enjoy the surroundings. The template has been so well preserved and has lots of small shrines and a gate on the approach up to it with beautiful trees and plants and lanterns all around. There are also lots of little restaurants and places to buy souvenirs. We had a really enjoyable walk up to see this - 25 minutes from Nagano station and it was well worth the walk. A really beautiful place.

   · 2 h

2. Monzen Terrace Enya is a great place to eat out in Nagano Japan. A bit away from downtown Nagano, it is however quite close to the Zenkoji temple and which is highly recommended as an accommodation. The food is an imaginative mix of western (e. g. pizza and pasta) and Japanese styles.

   · 1 h 40 min

3. Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

   The Jigokudani Monkey Park (地獄谷野猿公苑, Jigokudani Yaen Kōen) offers visitors the unique experience of seeing wild monkeys bathing in a natural hot spring. You get off the vehicle and go on a gentle 30 minute walk through a spectacular forest and arrive at a gorge. For a very reasonable cost, you then enter the restricted area where you can dwell and watch the monkeys at play and bathing. The park is inhabited by Japanese Macaques, which are also known as Snow Monkeys.

   · 2 h· Admission not included

Pickup

Pickup included.

What to know before you go

• Assistance animals allowed.
• Public transport available nearby.
• Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
• Not recommended for pregnant women.
• Moderate physical condition required.
• Immediate confirmation upon booking.

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 13 people).

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• No refund possible for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure.
• The activity may be cancelled in case of bad weather.

Who is it for?

• Travellers seeking a private and customisable experience.
• Groups of all sizes, from 3 to 13 people.
• People with moderate physical condition.
• Travellers speaking English, Hindi, Russian, or Japanese.

What makes it different

• Included pick-up service and air-conditioned private transport.
• Included lunch with a choice between vegetarian or chicken options.
• Multilingual guide (English, Hindi, Russian, Japanese).

Frequently asked questions

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