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1-Day Snow Monkeys & Zenko-ji Tomyo Lantern Festival Tour
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
7 to 8 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Combining a visit to Nagano’s world-famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and evening exploration of the Zenko-ji Tomyo Lantern Festival, this enjoyable 1-day tour marks the midpoint of winter and illuminates Nagano’s ancient heart! Including an early dinner at Monzen Terrace Enya, this tour brings warmth and light into the midst of winter.
This tour begins at Nagano Station, from where you will be transported to the Jigokudani Monkey Park before returning to Nagano City for a warming winter dinner at Monzen Terrace Enya, before being guided around the Zenko-ji Temple precinct in the beauty and tranquility of its annual Tomyo Lantern Festival. All led by a locally-based, English-speaking guide, this tour is a great way to experience the best of Nagano in winter.
What's Included
- Dinner
- English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry tickets to the Snow Monkey Park
- Shinkansen / 'Bullet Train' tickets
- Accommodation
- Additional food, snacks & drinks
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you in front of the Information Board, directly across from the shinkansen ticket gates at 12:55. They will be wearing a 'Snow Monkey Resorts' tour tag.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
Enjoy observing the famous monkeys in their winter habitat. With no barriers between you and the monkeys, this is a unique and memorable experience. Your guide will be on-hand to explain just what makes these creatures so unique, while also allowing plenty of free-time to enjoy for yourself.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Cap the tour off with a multi-course dinner at one of Nagano City's most popular restaurants, Monzen Terrace Enya. Dinner includes an appetizers, salad, soup, a main, dessert and more!
1 Hours 10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Zenko-ji Temple
Experience the near-1400 year old temple precinct bathed the brilliant light of the Tomyo Lantern Festival. Countless paper lanterns lead the way to the temple, while the temple itself comes to splendid light as a tribute to the Buddha. Indeed to also celebrate Nagano's role as host of the 1998 Winter Olympics, this tranquil evening festival is sure to leave a lasting impression.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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