Top 15 Winter Activities in Japan

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

/ August 8, 2026

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

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

A full day in Nagano combining Zenko-ji Temple, a guided sake tasting, and the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park for a classic winter wildlife fix.

“Our guide Tom was a great guide! He was fun to listen to and super knowledgeable about the locations we visited. He made learning about the history really fun. Zenkoji temple was beautiful and the snack recommendations were on point. Bring ice cleats for trekking up to see the monkeys, the combination of slope, ice and trampled snow makes it very slippery. They do sell cleats onsite but if you bring your own then you dont have to buy more. Tom even took us on a quick walk thru of the nagano station food area and recommended some snacks that were satisfactory purchases 👍🏻 especially after knowing some of the…”

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Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

/ August 8, 2026

2.Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

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

Guided Nagano day trip with Zenko-ji Temple, sake tasting, and Jigokudani snow monkeys soaking in hot springs, from Hakuba or Nagano.

“I had a great time on this tour. Brent our guide was informative, friendly and professional in sharing his deep local knowledge regarding the locations we visited.”

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From Tokyo: Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch

/ August 24, 2026

3.Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch

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

Tokyo day trip to Jigokudani for beef sukiyaki lunch and close-up snow monkeys in thermal springs, with optional winter snow huts.

“The guides were absolutely incredible and so helpful to me! I walk with a cane and doing this hike was very difficult for me but because she stayed with me to help me make it up to the monkeys I got to see these amazing little animals!! They take such good care of you, it’s very organized, communication is clear, the bus driver is very safe, everything was so lovely!”

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From Tokyo: Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple

/ August 30, 2026

4.Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 184 reviews · 1 day · from $445

Private Tokyo-to-Nagano day tour with Jigokudani snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, onsen-town stops, and Obuse, with door-to-door luxury.

“We had a great time visiting the snow monkeys and then getting dropped off in Hakuba. They were unbelievable, and there were so many. Waqas, our guide, was great, very friendly, easy to talk to, and a safe driver. Would happily recommend Glorious Travels and Waqas, our driver, to anyone. Also, a great way to have an adventure while travelling to the ski fields.”

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Tokyo: Snow Monkey & Nagano Customiseable Private Day Tour

/ September 3, 2026

5.Snow Monkey & Nagano Customiseable Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 138 reviews · 1 day · from $466

Private Tokyo to Nagano day tour to Jigokudani Snow Monkeys and Zenko-ji, customize stops, luxury car, door-to-door pickup.

“Jazib was our guide - we had a great time on our trip! We loved seeing the snow monkeys and pick up and drop off were so easy and seamless”

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

/ August 8, 2026

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

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

Tokyo to Nagano snow monkeys in hot springs, with an included beef sukiyaki lunch, guided bus ride, and winter walks to Jigokudani.

“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”

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

/ September 11, 2026

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

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

Shiga Kogen snow play plus Jigokudani snow monkeys and lunch on a guided Nagano day trip. Convenience, warm meals, and hot-spring primates.

“I am rating the tour, not the experience - the snow monkey park was amazing, but the tour was terrible. Someone already covered the 'bunny hill' snow activity experience in the 1-star review here, so I will not repeat that part. Our main Read more”

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Play with Snow Crab Buffet Lunch and Strawberry Picking Bus Tour

/ September 12, 2026

8.Play with Snow Crab Buffet Lunch and Strawberry Picking Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $125

Osaka winter fun with Mt. Rokko Snow Park, a Kobe crab all-you-can-eat buffet lunch, strawberry picking, and outlet shopping in one day.

“Great trip for family of 4 ranging from age 30s to 60s. Good pace, well-packed itineraries. Snow park was enjoyable for the senior who seen snow for the first time, toboggan was fun and manageable for them too! Crab buffet was sumptuoRead more”

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Nagano Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour Hotel Pick & Drop

/ September 13, 2026

9.Nagano Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour Hotel Pick & Drop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 10 hours · from $455

Private Nagano day trip by Toyota Prado: snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, Togakushi, Shibu Onsen, Obuse and Hokusai Museum for up to 5.

“The activity was great. Our driver, Cheemo, of Pakistan, was amazing, maximum credit for his professionalism, proactively confirming reservation, patience, kindness, and generosity.”

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(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Tour

/ September 17, 2026

10.(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $254

Spring-only day trip from Nagano to the Tateyama Kurobe Snow Walls, with an English guide and included rail to Ogisawa.

“Very organised. Everything went well as planned. Had a great time. Very good tour guide. He had knowledge and wit!!”

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

/ August 8, 2026

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

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

A private Nagano day that strings together wild snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, Obuse, Hokusai, and a Shibu Onsen soak for a tight schedule.

“Our guide Hori was very knowledgeable and well prepared. We had a great day and highly recommend this tour. The snow monkeys were amazing and the local food delicious.”

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Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour (Depart: Iiyama & Nozwa)

/ September 26, 2026

12.Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour (Depart: Iiyama & Nozwa)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $78Best value

Afternoon in Nagano: priority-entry snow monkeys at Jigokudani, Shibu Onsen stroll, plus a sake brewery stop. 4.5 hours.

“We had a great time viewing the monkeys! There were so many! Our guide, Rosella, was also great and made the drive to the park interesting. She also had great tips and food recommendations!”

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From Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Customize Day Tour

/ September 26, 2026

13.Snow Monkey Private Customize Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $490

Private Nagano day trip from Tokyo for snow monkeys in hot springs, Zenko-ji, onsen stops, and Matsumoto. Door-to-door comfort.

“Malik was a great guy it was a really enjoyable day. Malik was a great and made sure we were comfortable during the drive. Our guide Malik was amazing would recommend.”

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Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey and Zenkoji Temple Private Tour

/ August 8, 2026

14.Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey and Zenkoji Temple Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · from $505

Private Nagano day trip from Tokyo featuring Zenko-ji Temple and Jigokudani snow monkeys, plus Obuse, Shibu Onsen, and castle ruins in a luxury vehicle.

“Ali was an exceptional tour guide! Polite, patient, and incredibly accommodating. Despite booking the tour 2 days prior, the company and Ali were very responsive and helpful with organising the day. He went out of his way to ensure everyone felt comfortable and engaged throughout the tour. He made sure we arrived at the snow monkey park early enough before it got super busy, and was flexible as we decided to go to Obuse instead of Zenkoji Temple. The day didn’t feel too rushed considering it’s a ~ 11 hour tour from Tokyo with about 7 hours total driving time. Highly recommend!Read more”

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Snow Monkey Park & Zenkoji Temple Nagano Pvt. Full Day Tour.

/ September 26, 2026

15.Snow Monkey Park & Zenkoji Temple Nagano Pvt. Full Day Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $800

Private Tokyo to Nagano day trip: Jigokudani snow monkeys in hot springs and Zenkoji Temple. Pickup included, meals and park fee extra.

“This private tour was absolutely worth the price! Driving through the beautiful Nagano countryside was amazing. Our guide was fantastic - very knowledgeable and helpful. They gave interesting background information on both Zenkoji Temple and the Snow Monkey Park, maRead more”

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