Jigokudani Monkey Park (Snow Monkey Park) & Miso Production Tour (Round Trip from Nagano)
- Departure
- Nagano
- Destination
- Nagano
NTA Good Point !
Experience plan details
1. This 1-day tour from Nagano accompanied by an English-speaking National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter visits a miso brewery to watch the miso production process in Nagano Prefecture, Japan’s leading miso-producing region; and Jigokudani Monkey Park, which is famous as a place where Japanese macaques soak in hot springs during the cold season.
2. Miso is a traditional food in Japan which has been sustaining the dietary life of the Japanese since ancient times. To watch how miso is made, this tour visits Shioya Jozo, a historical brewery established about 300 years ago as a salt merchant and began producing miso towards the end of the Edo period (1603-1868). 10 of the brewery’s buildings have been designated as some of Japan’s Registered Tangible Cultural Properties, and to this day, the brewery continues to make miso and soy sauce.
3. Obuse, a town famous for chestnuts, is the place for lunch. Customers can also enjoy strolling the streets brimming with a traditional atmosphere.
4. Sought after by many visitors from all over the world, Jigokudani Monkey Park is where the behavior of Japanese macaques can be seen up close in every season all year round. As they soak in hot springs characteristic of winter, these Japanese macaques are also called snow monkeys, and have become a famous attraction. At other times of the year when monkeys don’t go into the hot springs, visitors can enjoy seeing cute baby monkeys during their birth season in spring, and the charming sight of lively young monkeys playing about in summer.
5. This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts, Cross-cultural Understanding, and Social Contribution as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers. Please check the following page for details. http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs
6.This is a carbon offset product where a portion of the tour booking charge is spent on renewable energy. By converting CO2 emissions during the tour to green energy, it's possible to contribute to activities protecting the planet's future.
- Tour Code
- JTBNAG001
Basic Itinerary
9:50 Nagano Station Concourse (2F)
Nagano City Tourist Information Center - Meetup
10:00 Depart from Nagano Station East Exit
Guidance is provided by a National Government
Licensed English Guide Interpreter.
10:40-11:20 Miso Production Tour
See the manufacturing process of miso, the indispensable ingredient of miso soup and is said to be synonymous with washoku (Japanese cuisine),
which has been designated as an intangible cultural property. After the tour, experience Japan’s food culture by sampling some miso soup and amazake.
11:40-13:00 Stroll around Obuse &Purchase Own Lunch
Obuse is the town where renowned ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai spent his twilight years.
It is also famous for chestnuts. Relish the beautiful traditional townscape while strolling around, check out some shops featuring chestnut products, and take some time for lunch (meal charges not
included in the tour).
13:40-14:30 Arrive at Shiga Kogen Roman Museum Parking Lot
Walk to Jigokudani Monkey Park. On Foot
14:30-15:20 Jigokudani Monkey Park
Visitors here can get to see wild Japanese monkeys up close amidst scenery that changes with the season. Delight in the adorable sight of cute baby monkeys during their birth season in spring, young
monkeys full of life playing in the summer, or wild monkeys taking a comfortable soak in the hot springs in winter.
*As monkeys are wild animals, please be sure to follow the observation rules.
15:20-16:10 Walk to Shiga Kogen Roman Museum parking lot. On Foot
16:10 Depart from Shiga Kogen Roman Museum Parking Lot
17:10Arrive at Nagano Station East Exit
Tour ends after arriving at Nagano Station.
Assistant
English speaking guide
Departure Note
- Validity
-
2024-01-01 〜
2024-08-31
Tuesday/Thursday
- Blackout
- Please check from the calendar
- Duration
- 490 minutes
Terms & Conditions
- 14 to 4 days before the service date
- 30%
- 3 days or less prior to travel date
- 100%
Remarks
At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.
Included:National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee; Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour;Monkey park admission fee
Not included:Lunch charges
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
Seats on the bus may not be designated.
Depending on the number of participants, a sedan or taxi van may be used instead.
This is a hard walking tour covering about 50 minutes of walking each way between the Shiga Kogen Roman Museum and Jigokudani Monkey Park.
As Jigokudani Monkey Park is situated 850 meters above sea level, temperatures are cooler than on the plain, so please
participate wearing warm clothing. Also, the walking path may be frozen and slippery if there is snow in winter. Please wear winter
boots or other non-slip footwear.
As monkeys are wild animals, their behavior can be unpredictable, and they cannot be fed or touched.
Other Information
Included:National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee; Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour;Monkey park admission fee
Not included:Lunch charges
At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.
Please note that we are unable to provide special support for those with trouble walking, or small children.
If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent.
The park may be suddenly
closed due to weather or seasonal conditions, Japanese macaques’ behavior, or other reason. Please note there may also be a
sudden tour cancellation. Thank you for your understanding.A full refund will be issued if the tour is canceled.
Meeting Point
09:50 Nagano Station Concourse (2F) Nagano City Tourist Information Center
Price
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