Snow Monkey Hot springs & Zenkoji Temple Tour

with traditional Japanese lunch at the historic town of Obuse

EVERY Day - December 21st 2024 to February 28th 2025 ( except  Jan 1st )
EVERY Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday - in March

The world famous Jigokudani Wild Snow Monkey Park is home to about 200 wild monkeys who spend their days soaking in the natural hot springs, keeping warm from the harsh winter. The park was opened in 1964 and is considered to be the only place in the world to see snow monkeys bathing in the wild. The hike to the hot springs takes approx. 40 minutes each way. Departing from the monkey park we then make our way to the historic town of Obuse, home to the famous Japanese artist Hokusai and Masuichi Sake Brewery. Lunch is a delicious set course traditional Japanese meal with a choice of main courses including dessert and glass of Sake. The next stop is Nagano City home to Zenkoji Temple, designated a national treasure and has a history of over 1400 years. It is one of Japan's most revered temples and houses the first image of Buddha brought to Japan in the 7th century. The streets surrounding the temple are lined with lantern lit shops and tiered roofed stalls, souvenir shops and galleries.