Togakushi Shrine & Snow Monkeys Full-Day Mountain Tour

Initially, I was only looking forward to the Nagano Snow Monkeys part of the trip, but the visit to the shrine was enjoyable too! I took many photos and loved the walk with the surrounding snow. The guide prepared crampons for all of us, so the walk was very lovely!

Quite a packed day but it is worth it cause these are the two places that I really wanted to visit. They also provided snow chains for us cause the roads were slippery. Be prepared for a long trail hike to see the snow monkeys. And also take note that the path after Zuishinmon gate is closed from early Jan to mid April due to safety reasons. But the walk to the gate was still breathtaking! Overall a wonderful tour!

If you're going to pick a seat, don't pick that one. There's a heater underneath and I was very sweaty after the ride. Also, Kyu was nice - 10/10.

予約は直前でしたが、彼氏と一緒でした。初めて雪を見て、靴のスパイクを提供してもらいました。特に猿を見に行くまでの道のりでとても役立ちました。彼は良いドライバーで、礼儀正しかったです。最初の目的地に行く途中で1回休憩があり、最初の目的地で食事とトイレがありました。猿公園と東京の間にもう1回休憩がありました。

Although Nagano Prefecture is quite far (4 hours from Tokyo, and even longer with traffic), the scenery of Jigokudani Snow Monkeys and Togakushi Shrine is truly worth it. Tour guide Yang was very enthusiastic and dedicated; I'm glad I met him.

This trip was almost perfect, as it's a truly rare day trip to Nagano from Tokyo that combines Togakushi Shrine and the Snow Monkey Park in one day. The itinerary is great, as both places are amazing and magical, especially if you enjoy winter travel. I quite often book trips with Klook, and this was the first time I had a slight issue with the transport and the guide. The meeting time was 6:50 AM. We arrived early at 5:42 AM and texted the guide, informing them of our arrival with pictures of our location, but received no reply. As there was no information about the car's license plate, we had no idea where to go. We texted again at 6:00 AM because we hadn't received a response. We got a reply after our second text, informing us of the car's license plate number to find, but when we found the bus, it was already full, so my husband and I had to sit separately in the remaining seats. The guide seemed to lack knowledge of the place, as we only received printed information. This trip would be 100% recommended to book if they can improve their guide.

O guia turístico foi muito simpático, divertido e conhecedor, o que tornou o longo dia muito mais agradável. O transporte do ponto de recolha para os locais — e de volta — demora cerca de 4 a 5 horas no total, por isso esteja preparado para uma viagem longa. Não há uma paragem adequada para almoço, por isso recomendo vivamente que traga a sua própria comida. Haverá rápidas paragens para casa de banho e lojas de conveniência ao longo do caminho, por isso é uma boa ideia comprar lanches durante essas paragens para comer no autocarro ou durante os intervalos. Fomos a 2 de janeiro e estava extremamente frio, por isso certifique-se de usar a roupa certa e agasalhe-se bem. Também precisará de acordar cedo, pois o autocarro parte às 7:00 da manhã. Os dois locais são bastante distantes um do outro, mas valem absolutamente a viagem. Apenas tenha em mente que há uma longa caminhada em trilha ascendente, por isso certifique-se de que está fisicamente apto para a enfrentar. Também lhe tomará o dia inteiro, por isso não planeie mais nada. Foi uma ótima experiência se estiver preparado para o longo dia e o tempo frio.

The tour is highly recommended because we were able to see two famous spots in Nagano in one day, and it departs from Tokyo, so there's no need to travel via Shinkansen and bus. The trip was very relaxed; our guide drove carefully and ensured we had pit stops during the four-hour drive. He was also considerate in adjusting the schedule (due to getting lost, not having enough time to eat, a minor accident). We were given clear instructions and provided with shoe spikes. He is also very friendly and accommodating.

Itinerary: This itinerary involves a 4-hour drive from Tokyo to Nagano, with a stop at a service area to buy some food. Although it might be a bit tiring, I think it's very worthwhile to see Togakushi Shrine and Jigokudani Snow Monkeys in one day. Otherwise, I would have to stay overnight in Nagano to get there, and it would be very inconvenient to go by myself. If you also like Togakushi Shrine and Jigokudani, I highly recommend this itinerary.

The ride was pleasant, and Kyu was very nice and funny. The forests, the shrine, and the monkeys were also amazing.