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Top things to do in Shimotakai
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Nagano Jigokudani Monkey Park, Togakushi Shrine, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Culture Experience Day Tour (Departing from Nagano)
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(87) • 1K+ booked
RON 429.39
Fall deal
Snow Monkey Tour from Tokyo with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(552) • 9K+ booked
RON 513.59
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Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano day tour
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Free cancellation
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(262) • 3K+ booked
RON 636.75
Nagano Winter Private Tour with a local guide (from November to May)
Private tour
Private group
Free cancellation
(27) • 500+ booked
RON 620.69
Winter Nagano Day Trip | Zenko-ji Temple & Iiyama Snow Hut & Nozawa Onsen Village (Departing from Nagano)
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(14) • 200+ booked
RON 613.39
RON 292.09
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Nozawa | Togari Ski Resort Chinese and English ski instructor
Free cancellation
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(6) • 50+ booked
From
RON 1,396.55
Tokyo | Nagano Departure: Jigokudani Monkey Park Snow Monkey Hot Spring, Beef Sukiyaki | Togakushi Shrine Secret, Zenkoji Nakamise-dori | Limited-time Iiyama Snow Hut, Beef Sukiyaki
Free cancellation
(3) • 200+ booked
RON 607.90
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Nagano Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen 1-Day Tour (with Soba Lunch)
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RON 350.55
RON 2,190.65
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Nagano Snow Monkey Park & Shibu Onsen Cultural Tour
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Afternoon departure
Free cancellation
(46) • 600+ booked
RON 289.19
Snow Monkey Park & Togakushi Shrine Private Day Tour from Nagano
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50+ booked
RON 817.85
Hotels in Shimotakai
Nozawa Grand Hotel
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RON 776.21
Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel
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Reviews of Shimotakai activities
Law ********
2026-02-13 06:13:36
Coach: This class was my first day ever snowboarding. Coach Henry from Taiwan provided attentive and meticulous care, giving me a great experience. Because I always used my left foot as my lead foot when waterskiing, I also used my left foot when I first started snowboarding. Later, the coach noticed that my right foot was more fluid when doing the movements, and encouraged and suggested that I try learning with my right foot. In the end, I really discovered that my right foot was actually my lead foot. Thank you to the coach for understanding my needs and constantly caring about my needs!
Charles **********
2026-03-13 13:07:58
The trip was super nice. It still pushed through even though we're only 5 in the group. The pacing just feels right for both the snow monkey and the shrines. Helen, our tour guide, was also very accommodating and friendly.
Klook User
2026-03-15 02:06:06
We loved this tour! It was fun but also easy and stress free having Dillon as our guide, and transportation via bus to all sites. Dillon had an incredible wealth of knowledge about all things Snow Monkeys, Sake, and Zenkoji Temple. We enjoyed this experience and is a highlight of our trip! Be mindful the walk to see the monkeys is long but worth it, and if you do the dark passage at the temple, it takes up a bit of your free time that you may otherwise prefer to use for exploring shops and food options.
ArlizKatrina *****
2026-02-27 12:19:14
It was a wonderful tour with a lovely tour guide, Hana, same name with sakura. I am glad I booked this daytrip. It was informative and well executed tour despite of a long ride in the bus. First, we stopped by to have a sumptuous beef sukiyaki lunch. Then proceeded to hiking for 40minutes to see cute snow monkeys bathing in hot spring. Please bring cleats or anti slip gear for shoes, to avoid accidents during hiking. So thankful, all of us were mindful of the given time thus we we’re able to complete the itinerary. The last stop was the Kamakura Snow Dome Village. So glad to experience my first snow in Nagano. Truly memorable and magical experience. Arigathanks 🌸💕
Shalee *******
2026-03-02 08:55:08
this was a fantastic trio of villages to visit, especially in winter. Gokayama is quiet and otherworldly! The paper washi making was super fun, our guide and driver were consistent and reliable, the car itself was comfy, and the scenery between places was absolutely breathtaking. definitely worth paying the money to get to experience the immense beauty of this region without the hassle of driving or getting around via other methods.
Jacqueline ***
2026-03-04 23:19:47
Fantastic afternoon tour. The monkeys did not disappoint, we were there for the afternoon. feeding time so we were very fortunate to see so many of them running around and through the crowds without hesitation. Our guide Rosella was brilliant! She was organised, accommodating and so funny! Her knowledge of the local areas and the monkey park was substantial - no question went unanswered. would absolutely recommend you take this tour with Rosella.
Dinah ******
2026-02-16 09:29:50
Our tour was on a Monday and we had Dave as our guide. The tour itself was great. We started the tour at monkey park. I do wish we had the option to arrive there earlier to beat the crowd, and enjoy walk to the park. But if you’re patient enough, you can get a good spot to see the monkeys in the hot springs. Before heading to the shrine, we stopped for lunch and let Dave picked. So glad he picked, it was delicious soba. Then we arrived at shrine. The walk along the tree lines felt ethereal and majestic, especially with the snow. Now about our tour guide, Dave really made the whole day super enjoyable. He arrived promptly and warmly. Dave was a wonderful tour guide. He lives locally, and pointed out fun local spots. At each location, he was very patient with us. Went above and beyond when taking our photos. Loved this tour.
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