Nagano Winter Special Tour "Snow Monkey and Snowshoe Hiking"!!

Summary

Visiting world famous "Snow Monkey" park in the morning and snowshoeing in beautiful Togakushi Shrine's forest in the afternoon. The Mokey park is outstanding and you will love it to see the wild monkeys relaxing in Onsen. Moreover, this tour offers the other special experience "Snowshoeing in Togakushi". Explore the snowy beech forests. Woodland creatures also roam the area, so keep your eyes peeled for animal tracks! Approach the legendary Togakushi Shrine nearby, strolling along its idyllic tree-lined trail.

Tour info

Duration
9 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

You can enjoy to observe lovely wild monkeys bathing in an outdoor hot spring at Snow Monkey Park. Each monkey has different personality and it's quite fun to be able to watch them from very close. After the monkey park, we are visiting an old Shinto shrine called Togakushi shrine which has been one of the most important place for the mountain worship since ancient era. The shrine and precincts forest are all covered with thick snow during the winter season. However,by snowshoeing, it is the perfect opportunity to discover areas that are inaccessible any other time of the year. Frozen bodies of water and a heavy carpet of snow make otherwise untraversable terrain accessible. I will lead you to these undisturbed areas, so you can explore and appreciate the unspoiled nature around you. I'm a National Government licensed guide interpreter as well as licensed mountain trekking guide. Let's have a cup of coffee on the snow made table and chair :)

What’s included?

  • Snowshoes and poles are included

  • Guide fee

  • Insurance fee

  • Please prepare the warm clothes, beanie, gloves, sunglasses and warm winter boots.

  • Snacks

  • Admission fee of the monkey park

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 9h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff

We request the participants to check the body temperature before the tour day. We might refuse to participate the tour if the participants have a fever or any other signs that related to the Covid-19 symptom. In those case, the participants can cancel the tour without any cancellation fee.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

しなのディスカバリー/ SHINANO DISCOVERY

About operator:

Shinano Discovery is located in north Nagano area, one of the most snowy area in Japan.
We offer special tours such as satoyama cycling, hiking, Togakushi pilgrimage walking and snowshoeing tour.
The guide is a national licensed translator as well as a licensed hiking guide.
We will take you to the special places where never on any guidebooks!
Let ’s explore the hidden gem of Japan together!

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