Snow Monkey & Historic Onsen Town: Half-Day Customizable Private Tour

Your Time, Your Way: Fully Customizable Private Tours to the Snow Monkeys.

Our Private Tour offers you the opportunity to have an exclusive and personal experience at the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and Shibu Onsen. While our Morning Private Tour has fixed locations and times to accommodate the afternoon group tour, this private tour offers complete flexibility. You can choose your preferred pick-up/drop-off points from a wider area, departure times, and even extend the tour duration to suit your needs.

Visitor numbers are hitting record highs, and ticket numbers are selling out fast! While others are stuck in line or turned away due to entry limits, our guests enjoy guaranteed admission via the pre-purchased ticket option. No waiting, no hassle – just the best experience. Seats are filling up quickly, so grab yours today to ensure your entry to the park!

After visiting with the Monkeys we offer you the exclusive look into the historic Onsen Village of Shibu. The opportunity to be guided around by a local proves invaluable as they take you through the winding backstreets and alleyways, showing you the very best the town has to offer. This village is a picture from the past. As you stroll through the narrow streets lined with traditional buildings, some hundreds of years old, you might just get to see some wild monkeys as they wander through town looking for food.

If sake is more your thing, you can request to be guided around the sake brewery right across the street from town! Please note that the brewery does not open on Sundays and New Year’s holiday

Tour Date: Please do not make an online booking until we have confirmed vehicle availability. Click the chat button on the bottom right.
Destination: Jigokudani Monkey Park & Shibu Onsen
(Customised tour with other additional destinations is available)
Departure Area: Nozawa, Iiyama, Myoko, Madarao, Lotte Arai and Nagano City (Door-to-door service)
Departure Time: Before 13:00 (Monkey Park Closed at 16:00)
Duration: Nozawa, Myoko, Madarao and Nagano: 5 hours / Lotte Arai: 6 hours (Departure time is flexible)
Vehicle:  Subcompact Wagon (up to 3 pax)  |  Full-size van (up to 9 pax)  |  Commuter van (Up to 13 pax)  | Minibus (Up to 22 pax)
Basic Price Includes: English-speaking driver guide and Transfers (Excluding entry ticket)
Peak-day surcharges: An extra ¥10,000 will be applied from 27st Dec 2025 ~ 4th Jan 2026
Cancellation/Amendment Fees:
– After the booking is confirmed: ¥500 per person
– 3 to 2 business days prior: 30% of the total price
– 1 business day prior: 50% of the total price
– Tour day: 100% of the total price