Tokyo · WINTER ACTIVITIES
These are the 13 winter activities tours worth a day of the trip, each with its price, its length and the detail that sets it apart. If you only compare a few, compare the top three.
See Nagano’s snow monkeys, enjoy beef sukiyaki, and visit winter snow huts on a long but rewarding day trip from Tokyo.
“The guides were extremely professional and knowledgeable as was the bus driver. Only complaint was bus a little too small. The experience however of seeing the snow monkeys and the igloo set vastly outweighs any minor issues. It was just wonderful so would highly recommend.”
See Nagano’s snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, Shibu Onsen, Matsushiro, and Obuse on a private Tokyo day tour with hotel pickup.
“Haseeb Warraich was a fantastic driver on such a long journey. He looked after us and nothing was too much trouble, whenever we wanted to stop and take photos or to have coffee and a cigarette Haseeb found all the best and safest places to stop leaving us free to roam. A very lovely person, a fantastic day out to be highly recommended.”
A private Tokyo to Nagano day trip with snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, luxury transport, flexible stops, and door-to-door pickup for up to five.
“Great day out! Abdullah was an excellent guide, very helpful and polite. He arrived to pick us up on time and made sure we enjoyed our trip. The snow monkeys were worth the trip, so interesting to watch them interact with each other as though we weren't there.”
See Nagano’s snow monkeys from Tokyo, enjoy beef sukiyaki, and walk icy mountain trails on this long but memorable 13-hour day trip.
“We spent an incredible day at Jigokudani Park on January 18th. The weather was a perfect 3°C (37.4°F) and sunny—ideal for the snowy trek to the hot springs! ☀️ We started our tour with a delicious, warming Japanese beef sukiyaki lunch befRead more”
Review of a private Nagano snow monkey tour with Zenkoji, Shibu Onsen, Obuse, Matsushiro, hotel pickup, and flexible English-speaking guides.
“If you want to see the snow monkeys and take your time without the stress of getting a bus, I highly recommend this private option. Kachi was early at the hotel, ready to pick us up. He was very patient and accommodating, letting us organise our tome and visits how we wanted. He took good care of my mum (75) a few times when I went ahead to get the tickets or while I visited the last shrine without her. Asked him to take us to a Japanese restaurant between visits and had a great recommendation. Most importantly, it snowed heavily the night before and he drove very well and…”
Private Tokyo day tour to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji, and Nagano sights with flexible stops, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking driver.
“we were very happy with our guide. he contact me one day before the tour on via WhatsApp to confirm the tour. would recommend”
See Nagano’s snow monkeys and Zenkoji Temple on a private Tokyo day trip with luxury transport, flexible stops, and hotel pickup.
“Fahad was a good driver. On time, safe, and friendly. We enjoyed the tour and his service.”
See Nagano’s snow monkeys and Zenkoji Temple on a private Tokyo day trip, with door-to-door transport, flexible stops, and a long scenic drive.
“Umair is an excellent driver and took good care to try to meet our group’s needs. He communicated well thru WhatsApp and was punctual. Seeing the snow monkeys is a very special experience making it worthwhile to take a day trip from Tokyo. The Zenkoji shrine is beautiful”
A private Tokyo to Nagano day trip with snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, Obuse miso, Matsushiro ruins, and Shibu Onsen.
“Sarfraz was an excellent and kind tour guide! He got us there safely just in time to see the snow monkeys before it rained. We also experienced Nagano, which was beautiful like a postcard. Definitely take this tour. Your will see nature and parts of Japan you haven’t seen yet in Tokyo.”
See Nagano’s snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, samurai sites, and more by private car, with a flexible itinerary and English-speaking driver.
“Our guide was so friendly and accommodating. The snow monkeys were amazing!”
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