Snow Monkey and Shiga Kogen Roman Museum Trip with Lunch Buffet
- Escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo on a day trip to Jigokudani Monkey Park and the Shiga Kogen Roman Museum, with a comfortable round-trip bus ride included.
- See Japanese macaques at Jigokudani Onsen as they soak and play in natural hot springs surrounded by peaceful, snow-covered scenery—an ideal setting for photos and memorable moments.
- Afterward, enjoy a buffet lunch in Nagano with over 130 dishes (lunch option only), offering a variety of local flavors.
- Finish your day at the Shiga Kogen Roman Museum, where you can view works by Kazutei Kodama and explore artifacts from the Edo, Meiji, and Taisho periods, gaining insight into Japan’s cultural heritage.
What to expect
🍽️ Start your Nagano trip with a lunch buffet in the city center, enjoying local and seasonal dishes 🥗🍛. 🐒 Visit Snow Monkey Park in tranquil Jigokudani Valley ❄️. Watch the famous snow monkeys soak in natural hot springs ♨️, surrounded by snowy trees and winter scenery 🌨️. Their fluffy, snow-dusted coats create a magical scene, perfect for photos 📸 and a rare close-up look at wildlife. 🏛️ Explore the Shiga Kogen Roman Museum, where art, history, and culture meet 🎨🏺. See Roman sculptures, artifacts, and exhibits showcasing the craftsmanship of ancient times 🏛️✨. 🌟 This tour combines local flavors, wildlife encounters, and cultural exploration 🍽️🐒🏺, offering an immersive and memorable experience in Nagano 💖.



















Reviews
This tour was one of the highlights of the trip. The day was well organized from start to finish, with clear instructions and smooth transportation. Seeing the snow monkeys up close in their natural environment was a unique and memorable experience, especially in winter conditions. The walk to the monkey park was manageable and scenic, and there was enough time to observe and take photos without feeling rushed. The stop at Shiga Kogen added variety to the itinerary and gave a good break from the city atmosphere. The Roman Museum visit was informative and well timed, making the day feel balanced rather than repetitive. Although lunch was not included in this package, there were convenient options available nearby. Overall, the tour was efficient, well paced, and good value for money. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Japan who wants a day trip that combines nature, culture, and a unique wildlife experience.
This day trip to Nagano provides great value! (Especially if you look at the pricing of others) We had Suzuki-San, our lovely tour guide who ensured the experience was memorable and fun! The Buffet was actually a vibe. snow Monkey Park was busy but Suzuki-San ensured we would make it in and out on the right time. Highly recommend if you want a quick day-trip away from Tokyo.
It was snowing when we went, adding to the absolute beauty of the area. We had a brilliant time and would absolutely do it again. There is a lot of walking, some on slippery ice. There are also some steep stair inclines.
Great trip. We got the opportunity to see the monkeys up close and without any time pressure as we decided to skip the museum visit.
very comfortable and well organized journey! highly recommended
Thank you for the perfect arrangement. I like it very much. It makes me know more about the scenery of Japan. Especially the director is very kind.
the lunch was nice that was included in our tour. the snow monkeys were the highlight. very cute and roam around freely. it was winter so it was very cold and slippery other wise its very cool to see them in their own habitat.
We loved the itinerary. We had a filling lunch buffet at Nagano after the long travel (thanks to our 2 drivers for the smooth drive). Make sure to eat a lot so that you'll have enough energy during the hike to snow monkey resort. Mr. G, our tour guide is very informative, helpful and efficient guide to our group. He taught us common Japanese terms used before and after meals. He provided us shoe spikes (with minimal fee) because some parts of the hike are slippery. I also liked that there were seating arrangement at the bus so that our family of 5 (with kids) are beside with each other and not just seat randomly. Overall, the price for the experience is all worth it. We will avail their services again when we return to Japan.
It was the great experience for me🥰 I saw lots of Snow and Snow Monkeys🐵 I enjoyed a lot by this tour
Not much place to go and too rush for the meal. No snow on that day.
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