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Nagano Snow Monkeys & Obuse Full-Day Tour with Sake Tasting





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Nagano Snow Monkeys & Obuse Full-Day Tour with Sake Tasting
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Free cancellation (48 hours notice)
You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 48 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time), In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund
Depart from Nagano

Duration: 6.8-7.8 hour(s)
08:45-16:30, 09:45-16:30
Guide language
English
Meet-up

Small group (2-12)
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Find your departure point
Day 1
Meet-up2 sessions
Nagano Station
Kurita, Nagano, 380-0921, Japan
Tour will depart at different times based on the session selected
Session
Meet-up time
08:45 - 16:30
08:45
09:45 - 16:30
09:45
Meet in front of Beck’s Coffee, immediately to the right after exiting the Shinkansen ticket gates at Nagano Station. This is not a hotel-pickup tour.
Reminder
Latecomers or no-shows won't be refunded
Please arrive at the location 5 mins before the departure time
Van1 hr(s)
1
Snow Monkey Park
Animal encounters
1 hr(s) • Guided • Tickets included
Walk through a peaceful forest trail and see wild Japanese macaques in their mountain habitat.
Van40 min(s)
Lunch • Japanese
Local Cuisine Lunch in Obuse
45 min(s)
Drinks • Japanese
Tasting of Two Premium Local Sakes
15 min(s)
2
Free Time in Obuse
45 min(s) • Self-guided • Free entry
Van45 min(s)
3
Zenkoji Temple (Optional, 8:45 AM Departure Only)
45 min(s) • Self-guided • Free entry
Optional self-guided Zenkoji visit (8:45 AM only), with transport back to Nagano Station.
Van15 min(s)
To drop-off points16:30
Nagano Station
Tour will end at different times based on the session selected
Session
End time
08:45 - 16:30
16:30
09:45 - 16:30
16:30
Know before you go
What's included
Live tour guide: English
Transport: Van
Meals: Lunch, Drinks
Admission: Snow Monkey Park, Free Time in Obuse, Zenkoji Temple (Optional, 8:45 AM Departure Only)
Tasting of two premium local sakes
English-speaking local guide
Hokusai Museum entrance fee
Additional food and drinks
Snacks
Souvenirs and personal purchases
Transportation to the Nagano Station meeting point
Services vary based on customer selection
Before you book
Additional information
Other Reminders
- The tour normally returns to Nagano Station around 4:00 PM, with the listed 4:30 PM end time allowing for traffic, winter road conditions, and other operational delays.
- Enjoy a tasting of two premium local sakes (60 ml each) in Obuse. Guests who prefer not to join the tasting may enjoy extra free time in Obuse. Lunch includes a choice of chicken, pork, or vegetarian dish.
- The legal drinking age in Japan is age 20. Please bring a valid ID for proof of age.
- Enjoy free time to explore Obuse’s traditional streets, cafés, local shops, chestnut specialties and galleries at your own pace. Guests interested in Japanese art may also choose to visit the Hokusai Museum independently at their own expense.
- Merchants can not serve alcohol to anyone who will be driving a vehicle
Prohibitions & Limitations
- The legal drinking age in Japan is age 20. Please bring a valid ID for proof of age
- This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
- Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions
- Please be mindful not to feed the marine / wild animals or engage in any activity that may damage the ecosystem
What to bring
- Raincoat or poncho
Terms & Conditions
Weather GuaranteeConfirmation
- You'll get confirmation within 24 hours. If you don't receive a confirmation email, reach out to our customer support.
Cancellation policy
- You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 48 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
- In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund
How to use
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Age & eligibility
Eligibility
- This activity has no age limit
- Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
- Age categories: Adult age 10+, Child age 3–9, Infant age 0–2. Infants join free of charge; lunch is not included. Wheelchairs and strollers cannot be accommodated, child seats are not provided, and luggage cannot be accommodated on this tour. The forest trail takes approximately 30–40 minutes each way and may be snowy, icy or slippery in winter. Wear sturdy non-slip footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. Japanese macaques are wild animals; sightings cannot be guaranteed, and no refund is provided solely because monkeys are not present. The 8:45 AM departure may include an optional self-guided Zenkoji Temple visit; the 9:35 AM departure does not include Zenkoji.
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Operated byo8Experience合同会社
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