NN-1 Tour: “Japanese Snow Monkeys & Togakushi Shrine” (from Nagano)

Price per person: On request

English-speaking guide.
Departure: 8:00 am
Duration: 5–6 hours. Transfer from Nagano: approx. 1 hour.

Highlights of the tour: Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park – Japanese macaques (Snow monkeys) – Togakushi Shrine – “Path of the Gods”** – Ninja Museum (closed from November 20 to April 24)

During the excursion you will:

• Stroll through the famous Jigokudani Valley (“Hell Valley”), part of a vast natural park with hot springs.
• Watch playful Japanese macaques soaking in the hot baths or sipping warm spring water.
• Walk along the “Path of the Gods” to Togakushi Shrine, one of Japan’s best-kept hidden gems (approx. 2-hour walk; comfortable shoes required)**.
• Discover over 2,000 years of history at the shrine, where blessings are given for business prosperity, academic success, good fortune, and family harmony.
• Walk beneath 300 ancient cedar trees, each over 700 years old, while listening to fascinating tales of ninja warriors.
• Explore the Ninja Museum (closed from November 20 to April 24; please check availability when booking).

Important Notes

• The guide will meet you in the hotel lobby or at Nagano Station and accompany you back.
  ** In case of heavy snowfall, Togakushi Shrine and the “Path of the Gods” may be replaced with a visit to Zenkoji Temple in Nagano.
  *** Transportation from/to Tokyo is not included. Shinkansen round-trip Tokyo–Nagano with reserved seat (economy class): ¥19,950 / USD 200 per person. (Children 0–5 without seat: free; ages 6–11: 50% discount).

Children’s discounts:

• Ages 0–5: free
• Ages 6–11: ¥600 / USD 6 discount for private transport plans, or ¥6,900 / USD 69 for public transport plans.