We enjoyed the tour, which was well orchestrated, educational, fun, and included a truly beautiful nature walk through an ancient cedar forest to the snow monkey park. Our tour leader Hiroshi-san was a top-notch guide who was personable and excellent English ability and a deep reserve of knowledge and history and interesting facts. Our driver, Ozaki-san was a skilled driver who was so friendly, kind, and patient with all of us. Together, they (and the snow monkey who decided to hang out with us for quite a long time) made the tour. Hiroshi-san's introduction to Zenkoji opened my eyes to the true significance of Zenkoji, which became so much more than simply another magnificent Japanese temple. Thanks to Hiroshi-san, I'll always remember Zenkoji's mystery and significant place in the history of Buddhism in Japan. As for the snow monkey park, I love that the snow monkeys are not held in captivity but rather come and go to the onsen as they please. The downside to this is there is no guarantee the snow monkeys will be there when you arrive. However, at a minimum, you will experience the beautiful walk through the cedar forest, and Hiroshi-san has a good contingency plan ready if needed. I highly recommend this outstanding tour!

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Togakushi Shrine Private Tour with English Local Guide

Suzanne_M, Oct 2026

Delightful Experience of Seniors to Togakushi Shrine

This is a private customizable tour of the key shrines of Togakushi. The 5 hour trip could have been more efficient if not for the traffic enroute to the Tagakami Pond. Chris was a wonderful guide who gave us a lot of information about Nagano and the shrine.

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1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle

Susan_E, Oct 2026

The whole day was...

The whole day was amazing. Our guide Endo was energetic and knowledgeable showing us some special spots for photos and as a bonus we saw some snow monkeys. Our great driver Nishi who got us safely to our sights on small winding roads well done a must do tour

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Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

Pearl_A, Aug 2026

We had such a wonderful...

We had such a wonderful experience on this tour. Everyone was incredibly friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. The whole experience was well-organized and enjoyable, and we learned so much along the way. The team made us feel very comfortable and well taken care of throughout the day. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Nagano! 🐒❄️

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Jigokudani Snow Monkey and Togakushi Shrine Private Tour

David_B, Jun 2026

We had a great private...

We had a great private tour with Takaeto, who spoke very good English and made communication easy throughout the day. Despite visiting out of season, we still saw plenty of snow monkeys and appreciated having as much time as we wanted at the park. Togakushi Shrine was peaceful and beautiful, with the walk through the cedar forest being a highlight. We also enjoyed a fantastic soba restaurant popular with locals, which made the experience feel even more authentic. The tour finished with a visit to scenic Kagami-ike Pond, which is more like a beautiful lake surrounded by stunning scenery. To top it off, Takaeto kindly dropped us off near the station as requested, which was especially helpful with our suitcases. Highly recommended!

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(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Tour

yeowkwang_g, May 2026

First off, I made a...

First off, I made a mistake when I booked the tour last month. By the time I realised my mistake the original booking had expired but the local tour operator, Snow Monkey Resort, graciously allowed me to join the tour with no extra charge. Trust me, such service attitude is rare these days. Second, the tour was very professionally organised. The Tateyama Alpine tour is extremely popular and it requires multiple modes of transport to get to the Snow Wall. The tour guide Taka was not only friendly but was also able to get us properly organised through one mode of transport after the other without missing a beat. Of course, the Kurobe Dam was an engineering masterpiece by itself and the Snow Wall was breathtaking; both totally worth a visit despite being packed with tourists.

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Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

Pat_B, Apr 2026

Adapting a tour for diverse ages and fitness-,Masa rocked!

This was a small tour and Masa was superb! Great directions on meeting point and check in. Gave some history and pointed out sites aling the way. Since this was a moderate hike to see the monkey's he was clear on what to expect and kept the group moving but not rushed so everyone could keep their own pace. Pretty muddy in spots but the hike was well worth it. Lots of time for pics and enjoying this amazing bit of nature. After the hike, stopped for lunch (loved the pork over the chicken). Might let them know of any allergies since this a preset meal. Then off to sako tasting...loved the Shu! 30 minutes to tour and then back to Nagano. Masa took great care of us and highly recommend him as a guide. Just awesome, encouraging us to take the time need to enjoy the mountain on our way!

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1-Day Winter Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake

Robert_O, Mar 2026

Amazing Tour

Dillion was an amazing guide. His deep knowledge was put to the test by our endless curiosity. If he didn’t know the answer he knew who to ask. We had a wonderful day that just kept getting better. We expected the snow monkeys to be the highlight and they certainly were, but the rest of the day was just as fascinating. Lunch was delicious and the conversation never slowed. The temple tour was quite interesting and Dillion shared his knowledge and personal experience freely. We bumped in to another tour group and their guide learned a few tidbits from Dillion. We enjoyed a little free time to explore and sampled a few treats at the temple complex. The final highlight was learning about the Sake brewing process and sampling a variety of excellent variations. A truly informative and adventurous day.

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Nagano Snowshoe Hiking Tour

Bang_D, Jan 2026

A tranquil wonderland worthwhile exploring!

Our entire family went snowshoeing with our guide Kouhei. It was a very enjoyable and informative tour. Kohei is a true gentleman and very knowledgeable guide. The experience was relaxed and fun even though there was a bit of walking involved. Lake Kagami was an absolute highlight and we were very fortunate to a have perfect weather. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who would like to explore Togakushi and experience something different to what the typical tourist route reveals.

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

Lenore_M, Dec 2025

Great tour, wonderful guide!

My friend who lives in Japan and I (visiting) had an incredible time on this tour! Our guide, Dylan, was extremely knowledgeable about the region, as well as patient and kind, and did an incredible job leading our group and ensuring we all were comfortable and enjoying our time. The tour was well-paced and all the activities were truly memorable. We loved the time spent at the snow park, the lunch was delicious, and the snow monkeys were incredible! The bus was also very comfortable and all communication was top notch. Highly recommended experience! And thank you, Dylan, for your friendliness, organization, and knowledge!

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Nakasendo Magome to Tsumago Day Hike with Licensed Guide

Sylvia_K, Nov 2025

Excellent Guide for a memorable walk

Hiroshi-San was an excellent guide. Gave us a history of Japan before we started the walk so we have understanding of the Nakasendo walk history. He was a gentleman and speaks English well as he lived in USA for a long time. He was attentive and very helpful holding my arm as I navigate the downhill slope as I was afraid of falling, We enjoyed Hiroshi-San company very much. It is better to have a guide as we saw some people taking the wrong way and Hiroshi-San alerted them ... perhaps they are on wrong path. Definitely recommend Hiroshi-San as a guide. He also does Nagoya tours

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Wasabi Farm Walking Tour & Lunch

David_T, Nov 2025

A must when visiting the farm

Very good tour. The guide spoke excellent English and was very helpful and knowledgeable. She made the experience enjoyable. You really need a guide to explain the farm and its history. A guided tour is a must in my opinion. The tour was so helpful in providing instructions on how to get out to the farm.

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