Snow Monkey Park & Togakushi Shrine Private Exploration Tour

Iiyama “Snow House Village” The Snow House Village, which is open from late January to late February every year, creates a fairy-tale snow house landscape. The tall snow houses are neatly arranged, just like the secret land of the snow country. Special arrangements allow you to enter the snow house to enjoy Japanese snacks and experience the unique winter style. You can also visit the mini snow house and the snow house shrine on site. There are also fireworks and snow sculptures during the festival, which are full of fun.

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park The only place in the world where you can see wild Japanese snow monkeys bathing in hot springs. More than 150 monkeys play in the steaming hot springs and keep warm. The scene is healing and precious. The snow-covered valley in winter is magnificent and charming. The park requires about 25 minutes of walking, and it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes. Do not feed monkeys, please abide by the rules to appreciate the beauty of nature.

Togakushi Shrine The Reiki Shrine hidden in the cedar forest has a history of more than 2,000 years. The most representative of the five shrines, Nakasha, Okusha, and Kuzuryusha, will take you into the solemn and mysterious realm of the gods. The approach to Oku-sha Shrine is lined with cedar trees and the stone steps are spectacular, making it an ideal route for photography and meditation.

Zenko-ji Temple A representative ancient temple in Nagano with a history of more than 1,400 years. The main hall is a national treasure-level wooden building that houses one of the oldest Buddha statues in Japan. The “Ordination Platform Tour” is a must-see, where you can search for the key to paradise in the dark passage and experience a unique practice. There are also many Nagano delicacies and souvenirs around the temple, with both history and culture.