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

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Day 1

Meet at meeting point: Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal / Happo Information Center (WINTER ONLY) Your guide will meet you inside the terminal at 07:55 and will be wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag. Please note, other tour operators use the terminal so make sure you ask that the guide confirms your booking. Please be at the entrance early so that the tour can depart on-time.
Meet at meeting point: (WINTER ONLY) Your guide will meet you at the hotel entrance at 07:40 and will be wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag. This is group tour, not a private tour and your guide will not have time to search for you / call your room. Please be at the entrance early so that the tour can depart on-time.
Meet at meeting point: Nagano Station ,Nagano,Japan Your guide will be waiting in front of the Information Board, across from the Bullet Train ticket gates at 09:35. Your guide will be wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tag. NOTE: If you have booked the 09:00 pick up option, your guide will be waiting for you at the above mentioned location from 09:00
Attractions and Activities: 善光寺 (Free entry) As one of the oldest, largest, and most important Buddhist temples in Japan, Zenko-ji is the spiritual heart of Nagano. The temple's near-1400 year history is full of legend and myth which your guide will help you unlock as they guide you around the temple precinct followed by free time (time-permitting). 1 hr(s)30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Nishimon Yoshinoya (Free entry) Home to a huge number of breweries, Nagano is synonymous with sake and no visit to the region is complete without delving into Japan's most famous beverage. Your guide will treat you to sake tasting and introduce you to the fascinating world of this classic Japanese beverage. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Jigokudani Monkey Park (Ticket included) After a filling lunch at a local restaurant, be ready to be WOWed by the monkeys! Established in 1964, Nagano's world-famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park is home to the only troop of monkeys in the world known to bathe in hot springs. With no barriers between you and the monkeys (don't worry, they are very calm) this is a unique opportunity to observe these curious creatures in close proximity as they walk around you, wrestle with each other, endlessly groom, and of course, soak in their favorite hot spring! Your guide will introduce you to everything that makes them so unique and famous while giving you plenty of time to explore for yourself. Please note that estimated time at the monkey park includes walking in and out along the forest trail - 1.6km each way / 25 minutes each way in summer, slightly longer in winter. We endeavor to give our guests 1 hour in the park to observe the monkeys. 3 hr(s)
Guests leave on their own: Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal / Happo Information CenterEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion (WINTER ONLY) Your guide will meet you inside the terminal at 07:55 and will be wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag. Please note, other tour operators use the terminal so make sure you ask that the guide confirms your booking. Please be at the entrance early so that the tour can depart on-time.
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion (WINTER ONLY) Your guide will meet you at the hotel entrance at 07:40 and will be wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag. This is group tour, not a private tour and your guide will not have time to search for you / call your room. Please be at the entrance early so that the tour can depart on-time.
Guests leave on their own: Nagano StationEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion ,Nagano,Japan Your guide will be waiting in front of the Information Board, across from the Bullet Train ticket gates at 09:35. Your guide will be wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tag. NOTE: If you have booked the 09:00 pick up option, your guide will be waiting for you at the above mentioned location from 09:00

*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.

Product details

Take in some of the highlights of Nagano with this engaging tour starting with a visit to Zenko-ji Temple – one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan - followed by sake tasting and lunch at a nearby restaurant. It's then time to head to the Snow Monkey Park and its world-famous hot spring-bathing monkeys! All led by a locally-based English-speaking guide, this tour is a great way to see the best that Nagano has to offer and get up close and personal with its most famous furry residents!

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What's included

Hakuba shuttle service (winter only)

Lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available, please try to let us know in advance)

Snow Monkey Park entry fee

English-speaking guide

Transportation to and between all activities/attractions

Sake tasting

Shinkansen/bullet train tickets

Entry to paid attractions at Zenko-ji

Additional food, snacks and drinks

Traveller Information

Adult: Age 13 to 90

Child: Age 6 to 12

Infant: Age 1 to 5

How to use

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

· There will be a significant amount of walking required (1.6 km one way) to get to and from the Snow Monkey Park, along an unsealed forest trail so please wear appropriate shoes/boots.

· From mid-December until early-April the trail and park are likely to be affected by snow and ice. Please ensure that you are wearing suitable shoes/boots and warm clothing. If required, rental boots are available close to the monkey park and crampons (metal spikes that attach underneath your shoes/boots) can also be purchased.

· From mid-December until early-March please wear suitable clothing for temperatures potentially below 0°C (and as low as -10°C).

· During the winter it is common to see the Snow Monkeys enjoying the hot spring bath, however from spring up to autumn there will be times where the monkeys play or eat in the water, however please note that the monkeys are wild animals and there is no guarantee that there will be monkeys in the bath.

· There are a few days in the year that the monkeys might not come down to the park. In such case we will provide an alternative activity.

· This tour includes lunch at Monzen Terrace Enya. On rare occasions it may not be possible to use this restaurant in which case we would switch to another, comparable location.

· Infants (0-5) are free of charge. An infant lunch is not included and the order will be made directly to the restaurant according to your needs.

· The start and finish of the tour are arranged according to the bullet train (called Hokuriku Shinkansen) timetable. See below for specific timetables on the bullet train departure and arrival times to/from Nagano Station.

Departing from Tokyo Station – Arriving at Nagano Station:

• 07:20 – 08:43 Kagayaki (reserved seats only)

• 07:24 – 09:14 Asama

• 07:52 – 09:30 Hakutaka

Departing from Nagano Station – Arriving back to Tokyo Station

• 17:55 – 19:20 Kagayaki (reserved seats only)

• 18:22 – 20:00 Hakutaka

Your voucher will be sent to your email after your booking is confirmed. Please check the usage instructions on your voucher for more info about how to use it.

Any traveler groups not mentioned in the booking options are not applicable for voucher use.

For inquiries:

1. Tour-specific inquiries (including the itinerary and transport): Please refer to the Tour-Specific Inquiries section of your e-voucher to find the relevant tour organizer's details.

2. Change or cancellation issues: Please contact Trip.com Customer Support via the email address or contact numbers provided in your e-voucher.

Change & cancellation policies

If a cancellation request is submitted before 00:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.

If a cancellation request is submitted after 00:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.

If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.

Partial refund is not available.

To change the date or time, please cancel your booking and book again.

Important note

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking including to and from the monkey park along a 1.6km (1 mile), unsealed forest trail. Please sure your footwear is appropriate and you are dressed accordingly for the season. The trail includes 2 different staircases, and therefore is not wheelchair accessible.

Guests are required to follow the Snow Monkey Park rules at all times. Guests are not permitted to touch, hold, feed or bathe with the monkeys at any time. There are no barriers separating the monkeys from visitors to the park. Please ensure you keep a minimum distance of 1 to 2 meters between yourself and the monkeys. Your guide will explain the rules prior to entering the park.

This tour uses different forms of transport. Tours can be conducted by microbus or a large bus depending on the season and size of the group.

From mid-December until early-April the trail and park are likely to be affected by snow and ice. Please ensure that you are wearing suitable shoes/boots and warm clothing. If required, rental boots are available close to the monkey park and crampons (metal spikes that attach underneath your shoes/boots) can also be purchased. From mid-December until early-March please wear suitable clothing for temperatures potentially below 0°C (and as low as -10°C).

During the winter it is common to see the monkeys enjoying the hot spring however from spring up to autumn there will be times where the monkeys play or eat in the water, however please note that the monkeys are wild animals and there is no guarantee that there will be monkeys in the bath.

There are a few days in the year that the monkeys might not come down to the park, arrive late or leave early. While this is unlikely, it is possible and is outside of our control.

*Winter only* Guests in Hakuba can join this tour using our shuttle service from / to Hakuba Tokyu Hotel in Wadano and Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal. This service is only available from mid December until end of March and may not be available every day between those dates. We apologize that bookings from / to Hakuba cannot be accepted outside of these dates. When using this shuttle service please note that your guide will join and depart the tour at Nagano Station.

*Winter only* This tour is scheduled to conclude at Nagano Station by 17:30 (and by 18:45 for guests joining from Hakuba in winter). However, due to weather and road conditions in winter we cannot guarantee the end time. For guests booking shinkansen tickets to travel to Tokyo after the tour in winter, we ask that you do not book any service earlier than the 17:56 Kagayaki (reservation only) or our recommendation of the 18:23 Hakutaka. For guests booking onward tickets to other destinations we also recommend doing so for times of 18:00 or later.

This tour includes lunch at one of Nagano's outstanding restaurants. Please note that the restaurant may change their menu from time-to-time. Please let us know of any food allergies in advance so we can arrange accordingly.

This tour includes ‘sake' tasting. You must be a minimum of 20 years of age to consume alcohol in Japan.

Infants (0-5) are free of charge. An infant lunch is not included and the order will be made directly to the restaurant according to your needs.

Train schedule from Tokyo station to Nagano station| Tokyo: 07:20 –> Nagano: 08:43 by Kagayaki (reservation required*)| Tokyo: 07:24 –> Nagano: 09:14 by Asama| Tokyo: 07:52 –> Nagano: 09:30 by Hakutaka

Train schedule from Nagano station to Tokyo station| Nagano: 17:55 –> Tokyo: 19:20 by Kagayaki (reservation required*)| Nagano: 18:22 –> Tokyo: 20:00 by Hakutaka

Please note, there may be possible changes in the itinerary/included experiences due to local events, weather, restaurant availability, or other unforeseeable factors.

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