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

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!

You will be transported to the central area of Shiga Kogen for a morning of snow fun, with an activity area sectioned-off for you to enjoy using snowscoots, snowdrives, and good old-fashioned sleds and tubes. While at the resort you will also have time for lunch a restaurant next to the ski fields – included in the price of the tour.

Meet these truly curious creatures and have time to enjoy the unique experience of observing them in close proximity. Your guide will introduce you to everything that makes them so unique and famous while giving you plenty of time to explore for yourself. Please note that estimated time at the monkey park includes walking in and out along the forest trail – 1.6km each way / 25 minutes each way in summer, slightly longer in winter. We endeavor to give our guests 1 hour in the park to observe the monkeys.

• 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.
• There are a few days in the year that the monkeys might not come down to the park or that the monkeys leave the park early. While this is unlikely to happen, it is possible and is outside of our control.
• While unlikely, should weather or road conditions make it impossible to access Shiga Kogen, we would switch the activity to a visit to Zenko-ji Temple. As we cannot confirm weather conditions until the day of the tour, we would not be able to notify guests of the change in advance.
• Infants (0-5) are free of charge. (No tour meal is included. Please order foods directly from the restaurant.)
• This tour is insured however as the guest, you are required to have your own travel insurance which covers snow activities including riding chairlifts and using snowdrives, snowscoots, sleds, and tubes. Please confirm that your insurance policy covers this activity prior to the tour.
• The temperature in the Shiga Highlands in the winter is cold and can be minus 5 – 10 degrees. Dress in warm, waterproof clothing and boots for snow activities. Snow outfits (snow jackets, pants, gloves, snow boots) are available to rent for ¥500 each. Crampons may be purchased at Snow Monkey Park, if needed.

• Start from Nagano Station
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  Meeting Point Nagano Station: In front of the Information Board at 08:45 Nagano Station across the Shinkansen ticket gates.
  Starting point:
  Nagano Station, Kurita, Nagano, 380-0921, Japan
• Start from Yudanaka Station
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  Meeting Point: Yudanaka Stn: Please wait on or near the stairs of Yudanaka Station on the side with ticket gates and office at 10:20
  Starting point:
  Yudanaka Station, Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan
• Start from Shibu Onsen
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  Meeting Point Shibu Onsen: The meetup point is in front of the Shibu Onsen Visitor Centre at 10:25
  Starting point:
  Shibu Onsen, Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan
• Start from Kanbayashi Area
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  Starting point:
  Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku, 1410 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan

• 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.

• 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

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• There definitely is a possibility, depending on the situation, to take this tour when staying in the Yudanaka or Shibu area; Please note that the meeting point will be Yudanaka Station; The time of meeting will change as well as the time of return; Please make sure to let the local supplier know at the time of booking as to where you are staying so they can inform you of the time

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.).
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 56 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.