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[Nagano] Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Half-day Private Tour (Up to 9-13 pax)
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7,000 JPY

Overview
  • The departure location is selectable from the Iiyama Station, Nozawa Onsen, and Myoko Kogen.
  • Starting with a visit to the famous Snow Monkey Park. Get up close and watch as the Snow Monkeys relax in the naturally occurring hot springs of Jigokudani. Thanks to the tour's early morning start you will see the Monkeys as exclusively as it gets!
  • Following this, we will commute to Shibu Onsen town. The first place to stop is Tamamura Honten, a sake & beer brewery established in 1805 attached to a traditional art gallery.
  • After that, our guide will offer you insight into the historic Onsen village. This village was once frequented by Samurai, poets, and travellers alike. Good fortune is said to come to those who bathe in each of the Onsen in town.
  • This section is a walking tour, but if you would prefer to relax in an Onsen, you may do so for just ¥500!
  • Finally, during green season we visit Kokugonji, a serene and beautifully maintained temple nestled in rural Nakano and founded in 825.
What to expect

See the Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani (Hell Valley) Monkey Park, named for the plumes of steam rising from the ground, as if from hell itself! Despite the name, this is a fun and unforgettable trip for the whole family. The driver will provide information about all points of interest on the way to the park, but will not accompany you into the park.

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