Tokyo Day Trip Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park Tour
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- Visit
- Jigokudani Monkey Park, Nagano Prefecture
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Lunch
- Not Included
- Language
- English/Japanese
About this Tour
Imagine this: You're in Tokyo, and by the end of the day, you've witnessed a wildlife spectacle found nowhere else on Earth!
Responding to popular demand, we've created the ultimate day trip for visitors who want to experience the famous Jigokudani Snow Monkeys directly from Tokyo. That's right—it's a full-day adventure, and you can be back in the city for dinner!
What Makes This Tour Unforgettable?
- World-Exclusive Sight: Jigokudani Monkey Park is the only place in the world where you can see wild Japanese Macaques (Snow Monkeys) bathing in natural hot springs.
- A Truly Unique Experience: This is an incredible display of adaptation. The monkeys first learned to use the onsen (hot springs) to survive the brutal cold of the Jigokudani winter. On cold, snowy days, you can expect to see many monkeys gathered in the steamy waters, some even staying for hours!
- Adorable Encounters: Watch their expressions—just like humans, they clearly enjoy the warmth. You'll see some close their eyes and doze off in pure relaxation. While they don't bathe to get clean, they certainly feel good getting warm!
- Expertly Guided: Enjoy a seamless, stress-free day trip with our expert guidance, ensuring you maximize your time to meet these adorable creatures.
Don't miss the chance to see the iconic Snow Monkeys in their natural hot spring spa—a quintessential Japanese experience, made easy with our Tokyo Day Trip Tour!
*Important Reminder: It takes 4 hours one way from Tokyo to Jigokudani Snow Monkey park, for a total of 8 hours.
Ideas for this tour
- Departure
- 6:00 am
- Tour ends
- 6:00 pm
Itinerary
Pick-up at Your Hotel
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
- OK
You can observe wild Japanese monkeys up close in the beautiful scenery that changes with clear-cut Japanese seasons. Be sure to take in the adorable sights of cute new-born baby monkeys giving birth in the spring, energetic child monkeys playing in the summer, and wild monkeys relaxing in the hot springs in the winter. It takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the park from the parking lot. A guide will accompany you on the walk, so you can enjoy the tour with peace of mind. *Monkeys are wild animals, so please be sure to follow the observation rules.
Drop-off at Your Hotel
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Fleet
Executive Sedan
For 2-3 passengers
Toyota Crown
Luxury Sedan
For 2-3 passengers
Mercedes Benz S580 4 Matic
MPV
For 3-4 passengers
Toyota Alphard
Luxury MPV
For 3-4 passengers
Mercedes Benz V220d
Passenger Van
For 4-9 passengers
Toyota Hiace
Chauffeur/ English Speaker Guide
Our chauffeurs go through a rigorous selection process, and extensively trained on driving skills, Tokyo geography and history. They are energetic and passionate about their jobs, friendly and eager to please our customers. They are ready to go above and beyond to make your trip memorable and worthwhile, and often have a special (and pleasant) surprise for you and your guest. When you think about it, they are much more than a driver/tour guide. They are your personal concierge. Please join one of our tours, and we guarantee to deliver the best experience.
Licensed Tour Guide Option
Do you want to hire a professional tour guide other than our chauffeur guide? If so, We can arrange a licensed tour guide for your private tour. They are friendly, professional, and qualified with extensive years of experience. They know each experience is unique and are passionate about guiding you through this wonderful country we call home. *Additional fee apply.
Our Services
- Bottled water
- Tour guide in English
- Taking photos service
- Snacks
- *Anniversary gift service
* Please request * items when you reserve this tour.
Additional Info
- Pick-up and drop-off locations are in Tokyo’s 23 wards, Mitaka City or Musashino City.
- This tour will have a maximum of 9 passengers.
- Advance reservations can be made a minimum of 24 hours before departure.
- Your chauffeur may not be able to accompany you and your party to certain locations when a parking for a vehicle is not readily available on site. In such situation, your chauffeur may choose to provide you with relevant information about sites inside a vehicle, and answer any questions you may have prior to your excursion on your own.
- The quoted price on the Tours don’t include entrance fees and meals.
- The Tours are subject to extra charge (usually 20% of the base price) in case of early morning and late night departure and/or arrival.
- Some tours may not be available on requested dates due to holiday schedule or a scheduled closure of business.
- Please inquire details when making a reservation.
- We reserve the right to assign a type of vehicle (Sedan, Minivan or Van) most suitable for your trip, based on the size of your party.
- Our tour images are for illustrative purposes only.
Cancellation Policy
The following fees will apply to the cancellation.
For Sedan or Minivan and Van Tours:
Less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled pick-up time (local time): 50% of Total Price
Less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled pick-up time (local time): 100% of Total Price