Snow monkeys from Tokyo: Full-Day Private trip with Local Guide

Tokyo, Japan

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Get to know Nagano with insights from a local guide on this private tour from Tokyo. An English and Japanese-speaking driver is included, so you won't have to worry about navigating public transportation on your own or dealing with language barriers. Customize the tour to your preferences or stick with the suggested itinerary.

Stay connected during the drive from Tokyo with WiFi on board
Navigate Nagano more efficiently in a private car with a driver
Upgrade to see the snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park
Choose from multiple vehicle sizes to fit your group

What's Included

Fuel / Highway Tolls
English speaking driver and guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Snow monkeys entry fee
Private transportation

Ticket for any activity (ropeway, cruise etc)
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick-up locations are available in the greater Tokyo area. The regular pick-up time is 6 AM due to Traffic. But we're flexible so just tell us what time works best for you! From hotels in Tokyo to the snow monkeys is usually a 3-hour and a half trip. Which, if you consider the hassle of changing trains, busses, and subways really is not that much longer than traveling by public transport. We also offer a 3 AM start option for those who want to maximize their day!

Meeting point

Tokyo, Japan
Your guide will be waiting for you in front of a black van wearing blue glasses

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Nagano Chausuyama Zoo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Zenko-ji Temple

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Zenko-ji Temple Nakamisedori

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort / Alpine Botanical Garden

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Shiga Kogen Resort Gondola

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Togakushi Soba Museum Tonkururin

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

2-339 Yaehara

1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Endo Sake Brewery

1 minute • Admission Ticket Not Included

Matsumoto Castle

1 minute • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Featured review

Jordann_f

Kye was a fantastic guide. He was super knowledgeable and speaks perfect English. He was able to answer all of our questions and more. We managed to see 2 shrines, a hilltop view and a lakeside view of my Fuji with fantastic visibility. We left Tokyo at 8am. If we did it again we would go with Kye’s recommendation to leave earlier to beat the traffic and would have saved an hour of driving. The van was a 6 seater, super luxurious and comfortable with strong AC, leg room, reclining functions and Netflix to keep us entertained. We are so grateful to Kye who really made our day perfect. He was super flexible and accomodating to our needs and desires. He also gave us great tips of what else we should see and do in Tokyo for the remainder of our stay. We would recommend for all

Reviews

5.0

based on 7 reviews

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Awesome day to visit the snow monkeys!

Debra_C, May 2025

Kye and Ryoka picked us up at the cruise port, they were awesome! It was a long day, however, it was well planned out including little extra stops we were not planning. Seeing the snow monkeys was a bucket list item. It was an easy walk to see them and had plenty of time to see them and take pictures. Recommend the apple ice cream and warm apple turnover after seeing the monkeys at the bottom of the hill. Yum! We were also able to shop at the pokeman store, pictures of the Tokyo tower, liberty statue and pick up an extra suitcase for souvenirs.. They were friendly and a lot of fun! Highly recommend them. Btw, Kye keeps an eye on the time to ensure we make it to our appointments. Well planned out!

Kye was a fantastic tour...

Khang_T, Dec 2024

Kye was a fantastic tour guide. He was very knowledge about everything Japanese. We had a great time and will use him and his company on future trips.

Great tour

Marty_P, Apr 2024

It was great to see the snow monkeys, Kye did a great job and the vehicle was comfortable. Kye knew the perfect timing to see the snow monkeys

Excellent tour, worth the drive!

Stacy_M, Mar 2024

This was a fantastic experience! Kye was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and fun. It is a long day trip from Tokyo but he made it go by quickly. I would recommend warm cloths and crampons in winter. Highly recommend.

Unforgettable day and view of Mt Fuji

Jordann_f, Aug 2023

Great experience in the Mt Fuji area

patxoconnor, Aug 2023

Mt Fuji was spectacular and we really enjoying browsing around the shops in one of the local villages.

An unforgettable immersion in timeless Japanese culture—without language and itinerary barriers

LucioJr_R, Jun 2023

This tour was amazing! We were actually debating whether we needed a guide or not, but after today, we are so glad we chose to take this package! We were able to see more scenic routes and take more memorable pictures because the tour guide was so flexible. We were originally supposed to stop by a traditional village first, but the tour guide saw at that time that we would have a good chance of seeing the peak of Mt. Fuji and altered the schedule to accommodate that. If he didn’t adjust, we might have not gotten a chance to see the peak at all. The tour guide was good natured and highly responsive: when one of us got injured, he went out of the way to stop by a pharmacy to buy some bandages and medicine. He was really nice and directed us to the best spots to take pictures. On the drive back, he even gave suggestions for good and affordable food all around Tokyo, which was really helpful for us tourists! We were able to see all the key spots and finished on schedule so we weren’t too tired by the end. Learning about Japan during this tour was very relaxed, making it easier to remember rather than an uncomfortable information dump full of facts that you have no way of recalling. Having a native English speaker was definitely a great help. The car also had a TV to stream Netflix with on the long drive back. Also the complimentary peach water was so refreshing. 👌🏻