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

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

English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(87) • 1K+ booked
kr 620
Sale 30% off
Snow Monkey Tour from Tokyo with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch
Tours • From Tokyo

Snow Monkey Tour from Tokyo with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(552) • 9K+ booked
kr 741
Sale 20% off
Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano day tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Nagano

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

Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(263) • 3K+ booked
From
kr 919
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
kr 895
Winter Nagano Day Trip | Zenko-ji Temple & Iiyama Snow Hut & Nozawa Onsen Village (Departing from Nagano)
Tours • From Nagano

Winter Nagano Day Trip | Zenko-ji Temple & Iiyama Snow Hut & Nozawa Onsen Village (Departing from Nagano)

English guided
Free cancellation
4.6 / 5
(14) • 200+ booked
kr 885
Sale 50% off
Nagano Snow Monkey Park Small Group Tour
Tours • From Nagano

Nagano Snow Monkey Park Small Group Tour

Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
New Activity
From
kr 421
Nagano Snow Monkey Park Full-Day Private Guided Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Tokyo

Nagano Snow Monkey Park Full-Day Private Guided Tour

Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(9)
kr 2,634
Snow Monkey Park & Togakushi Shrine Private Day Tour from Nagano
Tours • From Nagano, Myoko, Joetsu, Kitaadumi, Shimotakai

Snow Monkey Park & Togakushi Shrine Private Day Tour from Nagano

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
50+ booked
kr 1,180
Nagano Snow Monkey Park & Shibu Onsen Cultural Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Shimotakai

Nagano Snow Monkey Park & Shibu Onsen Cultural Tour

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English guided
Afternoon departure
4.9 / 5
(46) • 600+ booked
kr 417
Nagano Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen 1-Day Tour (with Soba Lunch)
Klook's choice
Tours • From Nagano, Shimotakai, Iiyama

Nagano Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen 1-Day Tour (with Soba Lunch)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
kr 506
Sale 40% off
Nozawa | Togari Ski Resort Chinese and English ski instructor
Outdoor & sports activities • Shimotakai

Nozawa | Togari Ski Resort Chinese and English ski instructor

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(6) • 50+ booked
From
kr 2,015
Sale 15% off
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: Private Tour to World's Edge
Tours • From Nagano, Matsumoto, Kamiminotchi County, Shimotakai

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: Private Tour to World's Edge

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
kr 1,517
Ski Lessons in Nozawa Onsen
Outdoor & sports activities • Shimotakai

Ski Lessons in Nozawa Onsen

English guided
Morning departure
3-5 hrs
5.0 / 5
(3)
kr 3,160
Snow Monkey and Shiga Kogen Roman Museum Trip with Lunch Buffet
Tours • From Tokyo

Snow Monkey and Shiga Kogen Roman Museum Trip with Lunch Buffet

English guided
Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(54) • 800+ booked
kr 839
Shiga-Kogen Private Ski & Snowboard Lesson
Outdoor & sports activities • Shimotakai

Shiga-Kogen Private Ski & Snowboard Lesson

Morning departure
5-7 hrs
Free cancellation
New Activity
From
kr 1,517
Nagano Jigokudani Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple Day Tour with Local Lunch
Tours • From Tokyo

Nagano Jigokudani Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple Day Tour with Local Lunch

English guided
Free cancellation
kr 790
Rhythm Hakuba Ski/Snowboard Gear & Wear Rental
Outdoor & sports activities • From Kitaadumi, Azumino, Chiisagata County, Chikuma, Chino

Rhythm Hakuba Ski/Snowboard Gear & Wear Rental

English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
kr 648
Tokyo Jigokudani Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Full-Day Tour with Japanese Lunch
Tours • From Tokyo

Tokyo Jigokudani Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Full-Day Tour with Japanese Lunch

English guided
Free cancellation
kr 843
Shiga Kogen Ryuo Ski Resort Chinese and English Private Ski Lessons
Outdoor & sports activities • From Shimotakai

Shiga Kogen Ryuo Ski Resort Chinese and English Private Ski Lessons

English guided
Free cancellation
5.0 / 5
(3)
From
kr 2,317
Private Charter Service to Snow Monkey Park
Tours • From Nagano

Private Charter Service to Snow Monkey Park

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
kr 2,840
Nagano Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park Full-Day Customizable Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Tokyo

Nagano Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park Full-Day Customizable Tour

Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
3.6 / 5
(8)
kr 3,160
Shiga Kogen Ski & Snowboard Lesson
Outdoor & sports activities • From Nagano

Shiga Kogen Ski & Snowboard Lesson

English guided
5-7 hrs
Private group
3.5 / 5
(6)
kr 2,528
Nagano Jigokudani Monkey Park & Zenkoji Temple Day Tour
Tours • From Tokyo, Nagano

Nagano Jigokudani Monkey Park & Zenkoji Temple Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
kr 843

Reviews of Shimotakai activities

Alpha *******************
2026-04-21 04:18:38
Fantastic 5.0
totally worth the effort to see the Snow Monkey (Japanese Macaques) at Jihokudani Monkey Park, Nagano. These macaques (happily bathing at steaming onsen) dont mind the presence of humans around them. But be ready to walk the ascending unpaved trail (approx 1.2km to 1.5km, one way). Also The visit to Tokagushi Shrine gives us a feeling of serenity with very high/old cedar trees lining both sides of the trail.
Katy *
2026-07-05 23:35:36
Fantastic 5.0
This is a great way to see Nagano and the snow monkeys. The tour is often self directed as you get brought to a place, told a little about the history and architecture, and get the rest of the time to wander. My tour guide seemed a little nervous but he did a great job. Definitely worth my money.
Klook User
2026-04-06 22:08:24
Fantastic 5.0
the guide was great. the sukiyaki resturant was amazing and we had a great time seeing all the monkeys!
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
2026-06-18 04:26:35
Fantastic 5.0
It was a long drive, but totally worth it to see the snow monkeys. Our driver Atif was very accommodating. Overall it was an excellent experience. Just know that you're in for about 8hrs in the car and 2-3hrs of activity.
Yeow ********
2026-06-29 14:54:11
Great 4.0
Our guide Shinji is a friendly and professional operator. His knowledge of Shibu Onsen town was particularly impressive. His local knowledge gave us a good insights into the daily lives of people in Onsen town.

Shimotakai at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Shimotakai?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+300%
+200%
+100%
Typical
-100%
Busiest +210%
Jan
+115%
Feb
-13%
Mar
-86%
Apr
-92% Quietest
May
-90%
Jun
-89%
Jul
-91%
Aug
-83%
Sep
-53%
Oct
+34%
Nov
+150%
Dec

Bookings from Malaysia spike in January (about 210% above a typical month) while May is far quieter (roughly 92% below). Expect heavier crowds and sold‑out slots in January, so plan accordingly. Based on Klook historical booking data.

How much do Shimotakai activities cost?

Plan your budget for these activities

Typical range Typical price
Tours
$118 $141 $130
Outdoor & sports activities
$70 $287 $107
Cable cars
$16 $16 $16
$0 $100 $200

Cable cars are the easiest way in, typically around USD 16. Outdoor & sports activities show the biggest price spread (about USD 217), while Tours sit at roughly USD 130 median. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

3 daysLast-minute
10 daysTypical
23 daysEarly

Travellers typically book about 10 days ahead, giving decent flexibility; during January peaks consider booking earlier. This pattern describes travellers from Malaysia. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

What to know before visiting Shimotakai

Top experiences and seasonal rhythm

Shimotakai County is best known for its guided Tours, followed by a lively offering of Outdoor & sports activities and a few Cable car options. Demand peaks in 2025-01 and then falls away through the spring, so the busiest, most active part of the year is around that peak month with much lower activity in 2025-05.

Best activities for families, couples and solo travellers

Families will find Tours especially easy — organised, straightforward and popular with visitors — while Outdoor & sports activities offer fun choices for active families who want more variety. Couples often favour the more flexible Outdoor & sports activities for shared adventures, with Cable cars providing a simple, scenic option for quieter moments. Solo travellers and small groups can pick from the wide spread of Outdoor & sports activities, which range from budget to premium and suit independent planning.

What travellers from Malaysia tend to book ahead

Most travellers from Malaysia keep plans fairly flexible when visiting Shimotakai County, but typical bookings suggest people generally lock things in about 10 days ahead, with the earliest planners booking around 23 days out. Booking ahead matters most in 2025-01, the peak month, when availability and higher demand make early reservations worthwhile.

How the categories compare on price and who they suit

Cable cars are the easiest, most budget-friendly way in, sitting at the low end of the price range and suiting anyone after a simple sightseeing experience. Tours sit at the premium end and attract travellers who want convenience and guided experiences. Outdoor & sports activities show the widest price spread, offering options from entry-level to high-end, so they suit a broad range of budgets and traveller styles.

FAQs about Shimotakai

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How much do activities in Shimotakai County cost?

Which activities are the cheapest, and which are the most expensive in Shimotakai County?

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