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1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

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Duration: 9 hours

This adventurous one-day tour combines a visit to the world-famous Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani with morning of fun in the deep powder snow of Shiga Kogen – Japan’s largest ski resort! Including lunch and led by a locally-based, English-speaking guide, this tour follows a simple equation: snow monkeys + lots more snow = big fun in Shiga Kogen!

What's included

  • Snow activity fees in Shiga Kogen
  • Lunch
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entry fee to the Snow Monkey Park
  • Transportation from your desired meetup point to all tour destinations and back.

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Shinkansen / 'Bullet Train' tickets to / from Nagano
    • Rental clothing including snow jackets, pants, and boots
    • Additional snacks, food & drinks
    • Accommodation
    • Skiing or snowboarding at Shiga Kogen

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Specialized infant seats are available

    Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Guests are required to walk in and out of the monkey park along a 1.6km / 1 mile trail. In winter, the trail and park will be affected by snow and ice. This walk should not be attempted by anyone who is mobility impaired, in a wheelchair or cannot confidently walk an extended distance over snow and ice. If you have concerns about you or a member of your group's ability to handle the conditions, please contact us to discuss prior to booking.

    This tour does not include skiing or snowboarding, nor is there the time to arrange your own skiing and snowboarding while at the resort.

    Location

    Departure point

    Yudanaka Station, Yamanochi, 381-0401
    For guests joining from Yudanaka Station: your guide will meet you at Yudanaka Station at 09:50. Your guide will be wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag and guide ID. The tour will need to depart immediately so please ensure you are at the meeting point in advance of the meeting time.

    Departure point

    Nagano Station, Nagano, 380-0921
    In front of the Information Board at 08:45 Nagano Station across the Shinkansen ticket gates. Your guide will be wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag and guide ID. The tour will need to depart by 08:40 so please ensure you are at the meeting point in advance of the meeting time.

    Departure point

    Kokusai 21, 576, Nagano, 380-0838
    The meetup point is at the entrance of Hotel Kokusai 21 at 08:20. Please note that this is a group tour and not a private tour. Your guide will not have time to wait or call up to your room so please ensure you are at the hotel entrance in advance of the meetup time so that the tour is not delayed.

    End point

    Yudanaka Station, Yamanochi, 381-0401

    End point

    Nagano Station, Nagano, 380-0921

    End point

    Kokusai 21, 576, Nagano, 380-0838

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