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

4.9(101 reviews)

By Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

Product code 9582P13

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From JPY 28,000

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4.9 rating from 101 reviews9 hoursMobile ticketsPickup details available

Dates

Available from Dec 24, 2022

Start times

8:45 AM, 9:50 AM, 9:35 AM, 9:40 AM

Travelers

Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-12, Adult ages 13-99

Options

Start from Yudanaka Station, Start from Kanbayashi Area, Start from Nagano Station, Start from Shibu Onsen

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Duration

9 hours

Ticket type

Mobile Only

Languages

English

Confirmation

Instant

Pickup

Pickup details available

Meeting point

Meeting point provided

Time zone

Asia/Tokyo

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NaganoDay tripsFood experiences

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

4.9(101 reviews)

By Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)Product code 9582P13

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Duration

9 hours

Ticket type

Mobile Only

Languages

English

Confirmation

Instant

Pickup

Pickup details available

Meeting point

Meeting point provided

Time zone

Asia/Tokyo

Why Travelers Love This

4.9 rating from 101 reviews9 hoursMobile ticketsPickup details available

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!

Overview

What's Included

Included

Other

Snow activity fees in Shiga Kogen

Other

Lunch

Other

English-speaking guide

Other

Entry fee to the Snow Monkey Park

Other

Transportation from your desired meetup point to all tour destinations and back.

Not included

Other

Shinkansen / 'Bullet Train' tickets to / from Nagano

Other

Rental clothing including snow jackets, pants, and boots

Other

Additional snacks, food & drinks

Other

Accommodation

Other

Skiing or snowboarding at Shiga Kogen

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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.

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.

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.

End point

Pickup details

• 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

Itinerary

Standard9 hours

Stop 1

2 hoursAdmission included

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.

Stop 2

2 hours 30 minutesAdmission included

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.

Additional Info

Public Transportation Nearby

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infant Seats Available

Specialized infant seats are available

Physical Medium

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Other

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.

Other

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

Other

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.

Other

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.

Other

Infants (0-5) are free of charge. (No tour meal is included. Please order foods directly from the restaurant.)

Other

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.

Other

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.

Other

Please note, there may be possible changes in the itinerary/included experiences due to local events, weather, restaurant availability, or other unforeseeable factors.