Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1JPY = 1.00JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
APR - MAY
Cherry blossoms and mild weather enhance city exploration.
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Top things to do in Nagano
Hakuba Iwatake Lift Ticket with Ski/Snowboard Rental
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English guided
7+ hrs
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¥ 7,300
Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort Lift Ticket with Optional Gear Rental
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7+ hrs
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¥ 8,000
[Nagano Day Trip] Togakushi Shrine & Jigokudani Monkey Park: Snow Monkey Walk & Sake Culture Experience (From Nagano)
English guided
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¥ 16,800
Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Day Tour from Nagano
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¥ 37,500
Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano day tour
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¥ 20,950
Togakushi Shrine & Snow Monkeys Full-Day Mountain Tour
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¥ 20,000
Karuizawa Ski Resort Ski & Snow Fun Tour from Tokyo
English guided
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¥ 11,875
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1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun In Shiga Kogen
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¥ 27,250
Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort Private Lesson Instructor for Skiing and Snowboarding
Beginner-friendly
5-7 hrs
Private group
Free cancellation
From
¥ 76,736
Nagano Winter Private Tour with a local guide (from November to May)
Private tour
Private group
Free cancellation
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¥ 21,250
Winter Limited - Snow Monkey, Iiyama Snow Hut, Zenkokuji day tour
English guided
Free cancellation
From
¥ 16,800
Hakuba Ski Resorts English Ski & Snowboard Lesson
Beginner-friendly
Morning departure
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¥ 45,000
Transport in Nagano
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
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¥ 50,000
JR Hokuriku Arch Pass
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¥ 30,000
JR East Nagano / Niigata Area Pass
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¥ 27,000
Hakuba Ski Resort - Narita Airport - Haneda Airport - Tokyo Shuttle Bus
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¥ 9,000
Narita Airport - Karuizawa Bus by Goryo Bus
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¥ 5,000
Nagano to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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¥ 7,810
Hotels in Nagano
Hotel Courtland
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¥ 5,734
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
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¥ 13,102
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
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¥ 5,495
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi
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¥ 8,901
¥ 9,641
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
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¥ 9,505
Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel
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¥ 10,228
Smile Hotel Nagano
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¥ 6,103
Dormy Inn Nagano
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¥ 14,895
Hotel JAL City Nagano
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¥ 9,543
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
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¥ 10,203
Nagano Plaza Hotel
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¥ 5,486
Hotel Select Inn Nagano
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¥ 5,780
Reviews of Nagano activities
Annie **************
2026-01-04 13:32:37
Very easy to redeem. The gear works well. The package includes a set of skiing outfit, skiing shoe. Outfit are all pretty, keep us very warm, clean and no smell. The staff were very friendly and helpful ensuring we got the right size. We add on rental of helmet for 2k yen per person and gloves for 550yen.
Xie ********
2025-12-16 11:52:11
definitely value for money. the ski shop is near to resort so it’s very convenient. book for January & Feb dates as my chair lift will be opened
Asmita *********
2026-01-04 22:34:51
Collin was an amazing guide! He is super knowledgeable, accomodating and took us through a beautiful journey of Nagano’s Japanese history and culture. We also covered all of our top spots in this tour and had the best time exploring! highly recommend to anyone travelling first time to Japan and to Nagano.
Klook User
2025-12-11 02:42:30
It was an excellent and fun experience going on the tour. The guides (Dillon and Brett) were very warm and welcoming, always looking out for everyone, making sure that everyone is having an amazing time. Have to give a big thumbs up to Dillon for making the stops very interesting with all the details and stories behind the places, like the sake brewing and temples
John ************
2026-01-03 00:02:02
The tour guide was very nice, fun, and knowledgeable, which made the long day much more enjoyable. The transfer from the pick-up point to the sites—and back again—takes around 4 to 5 hours in total, so be prepared for a long ride.
There is no proper lunch stop, so I highly recommend bringing your own food. There will be quick bathroom and convenience store breaks along the way, so it’s a good idea to buy snacks during those stops to eat on the bus or during breaks.
We went on January 2, and it was extremely cold, so make sure to wear the right clothes and dress warmly. You’ll also need to wake up early since the bus departs at 7:00 AM.
The two sites are quite far apart, but they are absolutely worth the trip. Just keep in mind that there is a long upward trail hike, so make sure you’re physically fit enough to handle it. It will also take you the entire day, so don't plan for anything else. It was a great experience if you’re prepared for the long day and the cold weather.
Edgardo **********
2025-12-31 02:00:02
Nice ski resort! We had fun here with my family and stayed the whole day!
Klook User
2026-01-01 01:44:30
Had a fantastic day tour with our friendly tour guide Jens. He was very informative with clear instructions throughout the day which made everything go smoothly. The itinerary wasn't too rushed and the pace suited us well. Bus was large and comfortable. We were able to borrow snow gear prior to 1.5hrs of snow fun at Shiga Kogen. Lunch was great and tasty aswell. The walk to see the snow monkeys was challenging due to the icy track - crampons are a must in winter! Would thoroughly recommend this day tour overall!
Candy *****
2025-12-21 01:05:58
We chose the 3 hour afternoon class with the instructor. great to have an instructor with us because it’s our first time here.
Timothy ***
2025-12-18 12:15:28
Distance between both sites is not short, and having this tour helps a lot for those who may not have a short time in Nagano. Our guide was Shuhei. He was very pleasant and spoke good English, and was patient to accommodate our family in the Snow Monkey Park due to the unexpected heavy snowfall and slippery surface. we were rewarded with a beautiful experience with the monkeys, the photos speak for themselves. He brought us to a soba shop for lunch that served really good soba and tea, followed by a tour to the Tokagushi Shrine. The snowfall made the trees really magical and there was even enough snow for the kids to play. Shuhei brought us to the relevant spots and highlighted the photo points. He accommodated changes to the schedule and we were grateful for this. All in all happy with the tour
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