14 Day Trips in Nagano Sorted by Hour and Price

1.1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $151Our pick

Spend about eight hours with an English-speaking guide at Zenko-ji Temple, a Nagano sake brewery, and Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Guides such as Tom, Kieran, Nadine, and Endo have helped make the day informative and easy to follow. Lunch, transport, sake tasting, and park admission are included. Expect a forest walk and icy footing in winter.

“This excursion surpassed our expectations and added cultural experiences to our day. We were leaving Japan the next day so it really enhanced our trip.”

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2.Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 8 - 12 hours · from $135Best value

Spend a full day exploring Nagano with guides such as Dylan, Brent, Tom, or Hiroshi, depending on your departure. Visit Zenkoji Temple, sample several sakes, enjoy a generous local lunch, then walk 1.6 km through a forest trail to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Transport, entry, lunch, and sake tasting are included.

“I had a brilliant time exploring Zenkoji Temple and seeing the snow monkeys! Hishiro and Shin were brilliant!”

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3.Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 295 reviews · 1 day · from $151

Travel from Shinjuku to Nagano for beef sukiyaki, a snowy forest walk, and Jigokudani Monkey Park. You may see Japanese macaques soaking in hot springs, though sightings in the water are not guaranteed. Winter departures from Jan 23 to Mar 1, 2026 also visit Kamakura snow huts. Expect a long coach ride and icy walking paths.

“We had a great experience on the snowiest and coldest day of the year! Seeing the snow monkeys enjoying the hot springs was definitely the highlight of the day. Our tour guide was very kind and humorous and had jokes, commentary and even a song sheet for us all ready in case there were any hiccups along the way. Hats off to our tour guide and driver for making the day amazing and go smoothly despite icy roads and traffic jams.”

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4.Nagano Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $151

Travel by comfortable coach from Shinjuku to Nagano’s Jigokudani Monkey Park, where Japanese macaques may bathe in hot springs. Enjoy beef sukiyaki at Shinshu Fruitsland, with pork, vegetarian, and vegan meals available. The park requires a snowy uphill walk of more than 30 minutes, so bring grippy footwear. Seasonal departures may include illuminated Kamakura snow huts.

“This was an amazing experience. To organise this kind of a trip on your own from Tokyo to the Snow Monkey Park would be time consuming and very hard. We met our tour guide and bus at a very central location in Shinjuku, right down the road from our hotel. The tour was on time all day. We had a very yummy traditional Japanese lunch of Sukiyaki. We got to spend an hour with the Snow Monkeys, which was ample time. Thoroughly enjoyed my day! Would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to visit the Snow Monkeys 🐒”

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5.1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $201

Travel from Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi with an English-speaking guide. You’ll tour the castle, stroll Nawate-dori’s Frog Street, then walk among rivers, ponds, forests, and mountain peaks at 1,500 meters. Guides have included Shin, Endo, and Devan. Expect a full nine-hour day, shared transport, and some time on foot.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He spoke perfect English. The sites were very interesting and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour.”

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6.1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $184

Spend about nine hours in Nagano with an English-speaking guide, playing in the snow at Shiga Kogen and watching Japanese macaques at Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. The day includes snow scooters, snow bikes, sleds, lunch, park admission, and transport from selected meeting points. Guides may include Jens, Endo, Dylan, Joyce, or others.

“Endo san was very lovely. Not only that he taught us how to use various sledging equipment, he often volunteered to take photos for us. He provided interesting fun facts about the area and looked after everyone well on the tour. Arigatougozaimashita Sensei. 🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️”

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7.Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $337

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, Obuse, and the Hokusai Museum. Guides such as Hori, Mutsumi, and Emi have helped shape flexible days around food, sake, family needs, and walking pace. Choose an onsen stop when available, with admissions and lunch extra.

“Being a nature lover, the snow monkeys of Nagano were among the last unique experience left in my bucket list. Although September is clearly not the ideal time for it, my brothers and I enjoyed the walk in the forest before reaching the park and there were enough monkeys frolicking in the pond to make it a worthwhile experience. After that we were treated to an excellent tonkatsu, chestnut ice-cream and sake degustation which made for a very nice day. Our guide Hitomi was very accommodating, and gave us good advice on how to optimize our tour content. She was also very friendly and used a translating software a lot…”

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8.1 Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 9 hours · from $165

Spend nine hours in the Japanese Alps with an English-speaking guide such as Endo, Kieran, or Dylan. Play in Shiga Kogen’s snow, eat lunch beside the slopes, then walk 1.6 km to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. The day suits families and first-time winter visitors, but warm waterproof clothing and careful footing are essential.

“It was absolutely amazing! Our tour Lyndsey was great! The whole trip was really fun and worth the money. 10/10”

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9.1-Day Snow Monkey & Cherry Blossom Tour in Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 9 hours · from $135

Travel from JR Nagano Station to Jigokudani Monkey Park, where Japanese macaques roam freely, then enjoy lunch and visit cherry blossom sites chosen for peak bloom. English-speaking guides such as Dai, Kevin, and Kunihiko Endo keep the day moving and add local context. Plan for a long walk to the monkeys and no guarantee they will enter the hot spring.

“Great guide and driver, beautiful day to see the macaques and the cherry blossoms 🌸”

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10.1-Day Tour from Matsumoto: Walk the Nakasendo Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $211

Travel from Matsumoto to Tsumago, then walk 8 km of the old Nakasendo highway to Magome with an English-speaking guide. Enter a traditional inn and horse stable, pass waterfalls and quiet hamlets, and finish with time to browse Magome. Transport is included, but lunch is not.

“Kevin was a great guide traveling along the old Nakasendo trail. He knows the history and is an avid hiker in Japan. You will experience some of what commuters faced back in the day traveling between Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo). Bring fit legs (some stairs) and you will have a great time.”

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11.1-Day Ski Tour Package from Nagano Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 9h 30m · from $243

Meet your English or Chinese speaking guide at Nagano Station, then ride about 80 minutes to a Nagano ski resort for a full day on the snow. Your package includes skis or a snowboard, boots, clothing, helmet, goggles, gloves, lift pass, and transport. Add a two-hour beginner lesson, and guides such as Nadine, Luka, or Orlando can help you get organized.

“The ski activity was remarkable. Everything was well organized and clear. Orlando, the tour guide, was specially very nice and polite. He did everything possible to make our experience the best ever. I would definitely book the activity again!”

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12.Snow Monkeys & Togakushi Shrine Two-Spot in-One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 8 hours · from $202

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide and private car visiting Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine. Guides such as Chris, Dai, Kazu, Shuhei, and Taketo adjust the day to your pace, recommend local soba, and take photos for delivery after the tour. A 30 to 40 minute walk leads to the monkey viewing area.

“My brother and niece had a fun day. It was great that the guide was flexible and accommodating with children. I'd book this tour again for other friends and family coming to Japan.”

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13.Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $180

Travel by coach from Nagano or Matsumoto to Matsumoto Castle, lively Nawate-doori, and the old Nakasendo post town of Narai-juku. English-speaking guides such as Shawn, Nadin, and Joyce bring the history to life. Expect steep castle stairs, plenty of walking, mountain views, and free time for local food and crafts.

“The second whole day trip with the same company. Again. Fantastic. Thank you Nadin for giving us so deep and interesting facts about Japan and taking care about me as a vegetarian :). The best, top. Just do it when you in Nagano or so.”

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14.From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys and Zenko-ji Day Trip & Sake

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 10 hours · from $135

Spend 10 hours exploring Nagano with an English-speaking local guide. Walk the snowy forest trail to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, enjoy lunch, visit Zenko-ji Temple, and finish with sake tasting. Guides such as Endo, Kieron, Lin, and Yama have led past departures. Non-alcoholic drinks are available.

“It was a great experience, made only possible by an awesome guide Endo!”

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