Top 10 Snow Monkey & Ski Trips in Tokyo

1.Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 184 reviews · 1 day Our pick

Travel from Tokyo to Nagano in a private Toyota Vellfire, Crown, or Land Cruiser with an English-speaking driver such as Waqas, Bilal, or Sajawal. See snow monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple, Matsushiro Castle Ruins, Shibu Onsen, and Obuse, with hotel pickup, flexible stops, and about 10 hours on the road.

“We had a great time visiting the snow monkeys and then getting dropped off in Hakuba. They were unbelievable, and there were so many. Waqas, our guide, was great, very friendly, easy to talk to, and a safe driver. Would happily recommend Glorious Travels and Waqas, our driver, to anyone. Also, a great way to have an adventure while travelling to the ski fields.”

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2.Nagano Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $151Best value

Meet near Shinjuku’s LOVE sculpture at 8 a.m. for a full day to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Ride with an English guide such as Yoshi, Harry, Mary, Chee, or Shin, eat beef sukiyaki, and walk more than 30 minutes to see wild macaques. Winter dates may add illuminated Kamakura snow huts.

“Quite the hike to the monkeys. The monkeys act like you are invisible. Calming experience on my trip.”

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3.Nagano Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour Hotel Pick & Drop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 10 hours

Travel in a private Toyota Prado with an English-speaking driver such as Alex, Baba, Kashi, or Jazib. Visit Jigokudani’s snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, Shibu Onsen, Obuse, and Matsushiro, with time adjusted to your group and hotel pickup in Tokyo or Nagano.

“Kashi was a welcoming and kind driver. I took this trip on my own and he was always looking out for my welfare. Shrines, snow monkeys and Matsumoto Castle was a day well spent. Being in a car rather than a large tour group meant we could get to places early and cover more ground.”

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4.Snow Monkey Private Customize Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews Top rated

Travel from Tokyo to Nagano in a private, air-conditioned van with an English, Japanese, or Hindi-speaking driver. See Jigokudani’s wild macaques, Zenko-ji Temple, Shibu Onsen, Obuse, Matsumoto, or Matsushiro, with stops adjusted to suit your group.

“Our guide moon was very professional and an excellent”

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5.Snow Monkey Park & Zenkoji Temple Nagano Pvt. Full Day Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews

Travel privately from Tokyo Station to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji Temple in Nagano. Guides such as Rana, Waqar, Umair, and Mohammed have been praised for punctual service and helpful local tips. Plan for a long drive, a 1.6-kilometer walk, and extra costs for park entry and meals.

“It was well worth seeing the monkeys and this trip allows you to easily do it from Tokyo. It is about a four hour drive so be warned.”

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6.Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 1 day

Travel from Tokyo or another listed pickup area in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver and licensed interpreter. See Jigokudani’s snow monkeys, visit Zenko-ji, explore Obuse’s miso traditions, and add stops such as Shibu Onsen or Matsushiro. Guides including Sarfraz, Ali, and Hamza Ali have led past departures.

“I can’t think of anything that can be improved with this tour. There are so many good things to say —Sarfy is the best guide. He is kind and funny. He has a great personality. The vehicle was clean, comfortable and Sarfy is an excellent driver too. He is also extremely knowledgeable about the areas we visited. He gave us options and was also very flexible with our day. I'm going to recommend Sarfy to my friends and family. We loved the entire day and Sarfy made the experience better than we could have imagined. This tour exceeded our expectations. Thank you Sarfy”

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7.Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour At Lowest Rate

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 10 hours

Travel by private luxury Vellfire with an English-speaking driver such as Alex, Cheema, or Arslan. See snow monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple, Matsumoto Castle, Obuse, or other Nagano sights, with a flexible plan for groups of up to six.

“This was a great trip. Cheema made our dreams come true by taking us to see the snow monkeys! He picked us up on time, comfortably transporting us to the snow monkey park (with a perfectly timed rest stop each way). He walked us to the entrance of the park (1.6km) and took some great pictures for us! Then he waited while we spent time viewing the monkeys. He got us safely back to our hotel in Tokyo despite bad traffic! Thank you, Cheema!!”

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8.Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Tour Bullet Train from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $289

Travel from Tokyo to Nagano by reserved Hokuriku Shinkansen, then join an English-speaking licensed guide for miso production in Suzaka, a stroll through Hokusai-linked Obuse, and a snowy walk to Jigokudani Monkey Park. The day lasts about 12 hours and includes transport and admission, but not lunch.

“Our group was small 6 people total, the tour guide was just lovely, and the monkeys were a delight. Lunch was tasty and filling, the train was relatively easy to navigate, and the tour was smooth from start to finish. I would highly recommend. In particular I think our guide was perfect for this trip: low key, informative but unobtrusive, and helpful at every step.”

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9.Tokyo Nagano Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji Temple English driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

Travel from Tokyo to Nagano in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Visit Zenkoji Temple, taste local sake, walk to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, enjoy lunch, and see Obuse’s Hokusai connections. The tour lasts about 10 hours for up to six people.

“The experience was awesome. The Driver was NOT. Drove reckless. Unsafe lane changes, that other driver hit the Horn. It's ok to drive fast, but stay at the fast lane. 80 km , but this Driver was driving 150km.”

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10.Tokyo/Nagano: private Tour with Snow Monkey Park & Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 10 - 12 hours

Travel from Tokyo to Nagano in a private SUV with an English-speaking guide such as Ali, Kashif, or Mirza. See macaques in hot springs, visit Zenkoji Temple, Shibu Onsen, Obuse, and Matsushiro Castle Ruins, with winter snow domes available when conditions allow.

“Everything went great, the monkeys are just amazing We slept all the way there and half the way back, a comfortable car. Ali is a very polite and pleasant driver, he talked a lot about the area on the way. We visited the monkey park and Nagano. Highly recommend!”

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