Nagano · Jigokudani & Zenkoji / Wildlife & temples
Nagano · Snow Monkeys & Zenkoji
Combine Jigokudani’s wild Japanese macaques with a visit to Zenkoji Temple. Allow a full day and a long journey from Tokyo.
Winter photograph from Jigokudani, taken in 2008. Snow, monkey sightings and hot-spring bathing are not guaranteed.
Go your own way
Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano, then a bus toward Snow Monkey Park. The official access guide lists about 35 minutes on foot from the bus stop. Check current timetables and return connections; the private tour is a separate option.
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- Time to allow
- Full day · allow for long transfers. Our planning estimate, not a guaranteed tour duration.
- Visiting with children
- Confirm child eligibility and child seats with the tour provider. The park approach includes uneven ground and steps and is not accessible to strollers or wheelchairs.
- If it rains
- This is an outdoor visit with unpaved paths and steps. Rain, snow and ice can affect access; check park conditions and wear suitable footwear.
- Language
- English-speaking driver listed; confirm your language and guiding arrangements when booking.
Check the source
Information checked 2026-09-16. Opening days and conditions may change.
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