Snow Monkey – IXSM Travel

LET THE LOCALS GUIDE YOU

See How the Pros Monkey about in the Snow

Give your body a break from the powder-pounded runs of Myoko Kogen, or make the most of a Bad Weather Day by visiting the memorable Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani. Come along and witness the Macaque Monkeys as they relax in the natural hot spring baths and make themselves at home in the snow-dusted forest playground.

Guided Group Tour

Adult: ¥6,900
Youth (13~15 yrs): ¥5,900
Child (5~12 yrs): ¥4,900

Have an epic adventure with enthusiastic fellow adventures and see it all! This well versed group tour itinerary is hand stitched by locals.

Private Tour

Sedan (up to 4 pax): ¥32,000
Van (up to 9 pax): ¥49,000
Bus (up to 60 pax): Contact us

This custom-made flexible trip plan allows you to pursue your interests and gain access to exclusive experience.

ITINERARY

How Your Tour will unfold

13:00　Depart from Nozawa Onsen

13:20　Depart from Iiyama Station

13:50　Arrive at parking and walk to the

Monkey Park (25 mins)

14:15　Monkey Park (60 mins free time)

15:15　Walk back to the parking (25 mins)

15:50　Arrive at Shibu Onsen (50 mins tour)

16:40　Depart from Shibuonsen

17:10　Arrive at Iiyama Stateion

17:30　Arrive at Nozawa Onsen

"We had so much fun! My kids loved seeing the monkeys up close; it's all they've been talking about! We will definitely come back next year."

~ Alvin (2023)

"The guide was very knowledgable about the park, Shibu Onsen, and the surrounding area. I think I would have missed out on many cool experiences if I had gone by myself!"

~ Yoo-Jin (2019)

"A fantastic way to spend the afternoon. Got to see both nature and history in one trip. Thank you IXSM Travel Team!"

~ Jeanette (2022)

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FAQ

Answers to your Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the group tour and the private tour?

On the Group Tour, you and our other guests will experience the tour together. We leave in the afternoon (13:00) and usually cannot take luggage with us. On the Private Tour, you will have the tour guide all to yourself! These tours also leave in the morning (up to you to decide the time), and you can bring your luggage with you. There’s also a difference in pricing, with Group Tours being charged per person and Private Tours by group.

What time does the tour start?

The start time differs depending on the tour. Our Group Tour starts at 13:00. However, we ask all participants to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour for check-in.

Our Private Tours generally take place in the morning, but you can choose what time we leave! We recommend leaving around 8:00 or 8:30, as more monkeys will be in the onsen earlier.

how long does the tour take?

The tour is around 4 to 4 1/2 hours, depending on the weather. We usually come back to Nozawaonsen around 17:00 or 17:30 for Group Tours, and 12:00 or 12:30 for Private Tours.

You can see the itinerary for Group Tours here and the itinerary for Private Tours here!

How much does the tour cost?

The Group Tour price for adults (ages 12 and up) is 5,800 yen per person while children are 3,800 yen per child. Children ages 2 and under are free (if they do not need their own seat on the bus).

On Private Tours, the cost for 1~4 people (regardless of age) is 29,000 yen, and 5~9 people costs 49,000 yen. For more passengers, please contact us for a separate quote!

When should I book my tour?

We recommend booking your tour as soon as possible in order to secure your seats. While we can sometimes accept bookings the day of, availability cannot be guaranteed.

You can book online here for Group Tours and here for Private Tours!

where do we meet for the tour?

For Group Tours, please meet us at our office before your tour time. We are right across from the main bus terminal (Chuo Bus Terminal) at the traffic lights – you can’t miss us! Here is our full address:

9784-1 Yokochi, Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano 389-2502 Japan.

For Private Tours, we will actually pick you up at or near your hotel! Once we receive your booking and your location, we will let you know precisely where to meet us.

Have more questions? Check out our Chat Bot on the bottom right of your screen or contact us for more information!

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