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Nagano Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park & Togakushi Shrine & Sake Culture Experience Day Tour (Departing from Nagano)
Tours • From Nagano

Nagano Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park & Togakushi Shrine & Sake Culture Experience Day Tour (Departing from Nagano)

English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(89) • 1K+ booked
AUD 155.05
Save AUD 66.40
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Day Tour from Nagano
Tours • From Nagano

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Day Tour from Nagano

English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(101) • 2K+ booked
AUD 135.00
Save AUD 33.75
Departing from Nagano & Matsumoto: Japanese Alps and Kamikochi Scenic Day Tour
Tours • From Nagano, Matsumoto

Departing from Nagano & Matsumoto: Japanese Alps and Kamikochi Scenic Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
New Activity
AUD 111.75
Northern Alps Scenic View - Kamikochi Day Trip: Kappa Bridge, Taisho Pond, Azusa River Light Hike (Round trip from Nagoya)
Tours • From Nagoya

Northern Alps Scenic View - Kamikochi Day Trip: Kappa Bridge, Taisho Pond, Azusa River Light Hike (Round trip from Nagoya)

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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.5 / 5
(97) • 2K+ booked
AUD 84.90
Save AUD 36.39
Hakuba Iwatake Lift Ticket (Ski/Snowboard Rental Optional )
Outdoor & sports activities • From Nagano, Kitaadumi

Hakuba Iwatake Lift Ticket (Ski/Snowboard Rental Optional )

English guided
7+ hrs
Instant confirmation
4.5 / 5
(39) • 2K+ booked
AUD 67.59
Nagano Snow Wall Alpine Route Guided Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Nagano

Nagano Snow Wall Alpine Route Guided Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(160) • 2K+ booked
AUD 395.45
Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort Lift Ticket with Optional Gear Rental
Outdoor & sports activities • From Nagano, Kitaadumi

Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort Lift Ticket with Optional Gear Rental

7+ hrs
Instant confirmation
4.0 / 5
(20) • 1K+ booked
From
AUD 77.95
Departure from Nagano / Matsumoto: Kamikochi Secret Spot & Japanese Alps Adventure & Lake Suwa & Suwa Taisha Shrine Day Tour
AUD 206.69
Save AUD 88.56
Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano day tour
Klook's choice
Tours • Nagano

Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano day tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(267) • 3K+ booked
From
AUD 196.45
Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle One Day Tour from Nagano/Matsumoto
Tours • From Nagano

Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle One Day Tour from Nagano/Matsumoto

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(28) • 300+ booked
AUD 295.25
【Nagano/Matsumoto Departure】Narai-juku, National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, Miso Factory Tour, Lake Suwa - One-Day Tour
Tours • From Nagano

【Nagano/Matsumoto Departure】Narai-juku, National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, Miso Factory Tour, Lake Suwa - One-Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
5.0 / 5
(4) • 100+ booked
AUD 205.65
Nagano Winter Private Tour with a local guide (from November to May)
Tours • From Myoko, Matsumoto, Shimotakai, Nagano, Kitaadumi

Nagano Winter Private Tour with a local guide (from November to May)

Private tour
English guided
Private group
5.0 / 5
(27) • 500+ booked
AUD 224.09
JR Hokuriku Arch Pass
Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR Hokuriku Arch Pass

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4.7 / 5
(2.1K) • 70K+ booked
AUD 315.25
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR Whole Japan Rail Pass

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4.8 / 5
(29.2K) • 700K+ booked
AUD 485.99
Kusakaru Kotsu Karuizawa-Kusatsu Onsen Route Bus One-way Ticket
Buses • From Nagano

Kusakaru Kotsu Karuizawa-Kusatsu Onsen Route Bus One-way Ticket

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4.5 / 5
(6) • 100+ booked
From
AUD 20.55
Nagano Station to Hakuba Shuttle Bus
Buses • From Nagano

Nagano Station to Hakuba Shuttle Bus

Instant confirmation
New Activity
AUD 27.50
Tokyo to Nagano Highway Bus
Buses • Nagano

Tokyo to Nagano Highway Bus

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From
AUD 21.89
Japan Buses Ticket
Buses • Tokyo

Japan Buses Ticket

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Instant confirmation
4.6 / 5
(196) • New Activity
AUD 34.86
AUD 36.69
Save AUD 1.83
Tokyo to Nagano - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • From Tokyo

Tokyo to Nagano - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

48-hour confirmation
AUD 128.39
Nagano to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Nagano

Nagano to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

Instant confirmation
AUD 71.65
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Hotels in Nagano

Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel
Hotels • Nagano

Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel

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4.7 / 5
(1.0K) • 50+ booked
From
AUD 96.40
Hotel Courtland
Hotels • Nagano

Hotel Courtland

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4.5 / 5
(412)
From
AUD 56.67
Dormy Inn Nagano
Hotels • Nagano

Dormy Inn Nagano

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4.9 / 5
(812)
From
AUD 176.02
AUD 244.48
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi
Hotels • Nagano

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi

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4.4 / 5
(1.0K)
From
AUD 91.52
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Hotels • Nagano

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi

Instant confirmation
4.3 / 5
(673)
From
AUD 92.65
AUD 93.98
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Hotels • Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

Instant confirmation
4.9 / 5
(1.0K)
From
AUD 79.70
Hotel Select Inn Nagano
Hotels • Nagano

Hotel Select Inn Nagano

Instant confirmation
3.2 / 5
(253)
From
AUD 48.14
AUD 48.62
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Hotels • Nagano

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae

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4.0 / 5
(451)
From
AUD 46.71
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Hotels • Nagano

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

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4.7 / 5
(1.0K)
From
AUD 171.10
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Hotels • Nagano

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

Instant confirmation
4.0 / 5
(836)
From
AUD 96.41
Chateraise Hotel Nagano
Hotels • Nagano

Chateraise Hotel Nagano

Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(2)
From
AUD 127.52
Smile Hotel Nagano
Hotels • Nagano

Smile Hotel Nagano

Instant confirmation
4.0 / 5
(110)
From
AUD 62.62
AUD 63.24

Reviews of Nagano activities

Klook User
2026-10-10 21:18:57
Fantastic 5.0
Carp did a great job being a guide for this day tour I went on. She is interactive and knowledgeable. However, at the beginning it was a bit of a shaky start regarding of the free admission to the monkey park of the tour when we were advised that it wasn't included and there were few people queried it. But Carp was professional handling it, contacted the head office and 100% confirmed this tour includes free admission to the park. Other than that the tour went pretty well. For those who want to take part of this tour, bring your own lunch or snacks before the tour due to tight schedule and you can eat it on the bus. Be prepared to do lots of walking but you will enjoy it in the end.
민 **
2026-05-31 04:45:49
Fantastic 5.0
What to bring: Drinks and snacks, waterproof shoes, waterproof jacket, umbrella, hat, phone cross-body strap, backpack, wet wipes. We went on a small tour with our Alpan guide, just 11 of us. It started at 8:00 AM and ended at 1:30 PM. First, don't go to the snow wall; go to the pond first and walk as far as you can. You can see everything at the snow wall in about 25 minutes round trip. You can see the pond with melted ice, the hot springs in the distance, and if you're lucky, even the mascot bird. The bird poses well, so you can comfortably take photos. Although it was a very quick tour, I'm satisfied. I'm thinking of going again personally during the upcoming winter season. Alpan guides are the best! If you get an Alpan guide, your trip will be much easier.
EmiliaJong ******
2026-10-28 01:38:08
Fantastic 5.0
Our Guide ia Arpan. He is very nice person, helpful and attending. Kamikochi scenic area have a very beautiful view during this autumn.
Diana *******
2026-09-02 09:31:13
Fantastic 5.0
Tour absolutely worth visiting, the time is limited and not enough to visid everything unless you walk very fast without breaks... But the place is stunning even on a basik route. Guide Han spoke really good English and explained all important information and gave useful recommendations.
Samantha ***
2026-10-19 03:05:27
Fantastic 5.0
Hassle free travelling. Have your own transport for pick up and drop off. Do not expect too much commentary from the guide. Only essential information. Just one additional piece of information. Food purchase is by cash. Card is acceptable for purchase of souvenirs.
Klook User
2026-10-22 08:58:55
Fantastic 5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An absolutely amazing experience with Snow Monkey Resorts! 🐒❄️ We had such a fantastic time, thanks to our awesome tour guide, Hishiro, and our wonderful driver, Asaki (apologies if I’ve spelt your names incorrectly! 😊). Hishiro was such a cool, friendly and knowledgeable guide who made the whole experience even more enjoyable. He was also incredibly thoughtful, knowing we’d had a big day the day before trekking through the Cedar Woods 😂🌲 It was those little things that really made us feel looked after. A huge shout-out to Asaki as well! He was an excellent driver, so polite, professional and friendly, making the journey comfortable and stress-free. These two really made our day extra special, and we couldn’t have asked for a better team! ❤️ If you’re thinking of booking a tour with Snow Monkey Resorts, I highly recommend them! 🙌 Hopefully, you’re lucky enough to get Hishiro and Asaki too — they were absolutely awesome! Thank you both for such a memorable experience! 🇯🇵
Klook用戶
2026-06-21 03:23:47
Fantastic 5.0
good tour guide Mr Hiroshi on 10 June for the snow wall tour. well planned and great time management. very friendly and always willing to answer the questions.
John **********
2026-05-28 13:44:31
Fantastic 5.0
We had a brilliant time on the tour. Taketo was a fantastic tour guide who was knowledgeable, engaging and spoke great English. He really made the day for us. The monkey park and vineyard were highlights of the day although all the locations we visited were stunning. I would absolutely recommend this tour to any other visitors!
Klook User
2026-10-28 10:17:54
Fantastic 5.0
What a great day and super guide, Ryu. The rain and cold air did not stop us from enjoying the tour. Ryu was kind and knowledgeable from the start. He helped us navigate the train tickets, bus fare and entrance fees. The snow monkeys showed up in full force and we had infinite photo opportunities. After a delicious lunch we took the bus to a local onsen and warmed our feet in the hot spring water. The train then took us back to

Nagano at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Nagano?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
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Avg 100Avg
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292
Jan
Busiest 363
Feb
189
Mar
76
Apr
28
May
18
Jun
17
Jul
Quietest 9
Aug
13
Sep
21
Oct
54
Nov
123
Dec

February is a major peak for travellers from Australia, with demand about 263% above a typical month; August is the quietest, roughly 91% below a typical month — book early for February and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in August. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Nagano cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

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Priciest AUD94 Cheapest AUD72
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities typically cost around AUD 72 in June, which is about 24% below the priciest month of August — June’s lower prices also fall in the quieter season shown by the demand chart. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

2 daysLast-minute
10 daysTypical
23 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 10 days ahead, so you can be fairly flexible; during the February peak consider booking earlier than this to secure plans. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Nagano

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1AUD = 111.12JPY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Cherry blossoms and mild weather enhance city exploration.

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Nagano

What to do in Nagano year-round

Nagano’s busiest bookings are for Tours, followed by Outdoor & sports activities, and that mix shapes the year. Klook booking data shows a strong winter spike around February when alpine experiences and guided tours drive demand, while summer months see far fewer bookings. Expect a rhythm of high activity in snow season and calmer months through late spring and summer. Travellers choose between lively, organised winter tours and quieter outdoor adventures in the shoulder months — decide whether you want festival-and-snow atmosphere or relaxed nature time. All figures above come from Klook booking data.

Best months to visit Nagano

Nagano’s peak booking period is in February, when demand is far above a typical month, and August is the quietest month on Klook. Prices peak in August and drift down through spring to the low point in June, so crowds and prices don’t move in step: winter has the busiest demand while mid-year shows the highest typical prices. For smaller crowds and generally lower prices, aim for May–June; for the full peak-season atmosphere choose January–March when Tours are busiest.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January Peak demand AUD 88
February Peak demand AUD 90
March Peak demand AUD 91
April Quieter than usual AUD 84
May Very quiet AUD 73
June Very quiet AUD 72
July Very quiet AUD 76
August Very quiet AUD 94
September Very quiet AUD 91
October Very quiet AUD 93
November Very quiet AUD 90
December Busier than usual AUD 90

Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

Tips for travellers from Australia

Most travellers book ahead: Klook bookings show people lock things in about 10 days ahead, with the earliest planners booking around three weeks out. That means you can still be flexible, but in the busiest months such as February it pays to reserve popular Tours earlier. If you’re travelling in May–June you’ll find quieter conditions and lower typical prices; if you want winter events and a lively schedule book sooner. Use Klook to compare options and secure tickets and tours ahead of travel to avoid disappointment.

FAQs about Nagano

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