Snow Monkey Park & Togakushi Shrine Private Day Tour from Nagano
- This full-day tour takes you to two of Nagano’s most iconic and contrasting sites — the wild snow monkeys of Jigokudani and the sacred cedar forest of Togakushi Shrine.
- Public transportation makes this route nearly impossible to complete in one day due to seasonal road closures, limited access, and multiple transfers.
- With a private vehicle and English-speaking guide, you can travel smoothly, avoid stress, and make the most of your time.
What to expect
❑Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park Start your morning with a visit to the famous park where wild monkeys bathe in hot springs — a truly rare and unforgettable sight.
❑Togakushi Shrine (Okusha) In the afternoon, walk the majestic cedar-lined path to Togakushi’s inner shrine. The 30–40 minute trail offers a peaceful setting to connect with Japanese mythology and nature worship.
Reviews
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.
Good to know
Bring comfortable walking shoes. The trail to Togakushi’s inner shrine is a 30–40 minute forest walk along an ancient cedar-lined path — scenic but sometimes slippery.
Visit early to avoid crowds. Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park gets busier after 11 AM. With a flexible private tour, you can arrive early for a quieter experience.
Try Togakushi soba for lunch. This area is famous for handmade soba noodles — enjoy them at a traditional restaurant near the shrine.
Look for the hidden “giant tree spirits.” Along the trail, some massive 400-year-old cedars have mystical shapes — locals call them “Kodama” trees.
Ask your guide about ninja history. Togakushi was once a ninja training ground — your guide can show you hidden connections to this secretive past.
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