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Nagano Snow Monkey and Obuse Tour: English Speaking Driver Only

Nagano, Japan
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

    What's Included

    • English speaking driver: The driver can understand basic English, but communication may be limited
    • Private vehicle
    • Visit to 3 to 4 sites other than Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
    • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
    • Entrance fee - The entrance fee to Jigokudani Monkey Park: Adults 800 JPY, Children 400JPY JPY
      ¥800.00 per person
    • Admission Fee - Admission fee to Ganshoin Temple: Adults 500 JPY, Students (6-18) 200 JPY
      ¥500.00 per person
    • Admission Fee - Admission fee to Hokusai Kan Museum: Adults 1200 JPY, Students (Junior high and high school students) 500 JPY, Children 300 JPY
      ¥1,200.00 per person
    • Admission Fee - Admission fee to Takai Kozan Memorial Museum: Adults 300 JPY, Children 150 JPY
      ¥300.00 per person
    • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
      ¥2,000.00 per booking

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Your driver will pick you up and drop you off at JR Nagano Station or hotels near the port.

    Itinerary

    1

    Nagano

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Snow Monkey Park (jigokudani Yaen Koen)

    2 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

    3

    Obuse-machi

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Ganshoin Temple

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    5

    Hokusai-kan

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    6

    Kurino Komichi

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Kozan Takai Memorial Museum

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    8

    Obusedo

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    9

    Matsubaya Honten

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    10

    Nagano

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Monkeys don't soak in the hot spring in the warm season because they bathe in order to prevent from the severe coldness in winter.
    • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 1 review
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    A great day made easy by the assistance of the driver

    julie_m, Jan 2026
    Our driver made the day so easy. The Snow Monkey park is always so busy; we were dropped at the closest spot and he was there on our return. We stopped at Obuse which was lovely -

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    We appreciate your kind feedback ! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with your driver. We look forward to your next visit to Japan!

    From $711.07

    per group (up to 3)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 41 days in advance.

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