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15 Winter Days Out in Tokyo to Build a Day Around

25 tours  ·  from $32

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 winter days out worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Tokyo: Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple - Starting early in a comfortable private vehicle
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From Tokyo: Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 184 reviews · 1 day Our pick

Travel from Tokyo to Nagano in a private Toyota Vellfire, Crown, or Land Cruiser with an English-speaking driver such as Waqas, Bilal, or Sajawal. Visit Zenko-ji, Snow Monkey Park, Shibu Onsen, Matsushiro Castle Ruins, and Obuse, with drinks, Wi-Fi when available, and hotel pickup.

“Waqas was the best guide and driver and helped us with invaluable tips and info. It was a fabulous journey thtough beautiful scenery and the monkeys were next level cute. Overall, amazing value and service throughout. Well done Waqas and Glorious travels! 👍👍👍”

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Nagano Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch from Tokyo - The walk to Jigokudani is part of the experience
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Nagano Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour with Beef Sukiyaki Lunch from Tokyo

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

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

Travel from Shinjuku to Jigokudani Monkey Park with an English-speaking guide such as Yoshi, Harry, or Mary and Chee. Enjoy beef sukiyaki, then walk more than 30 minutes to see wild Japanese macaques near steaming hot springs. Winter departures may include illuminated Kamakura snow huts.

“So worth the experience. Monkeys were beautiful and entertaining to watch. Thomas was a lovely tour guide.”

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Nagano Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour Hotel Pick & Drop - Zenko-ji gives the day a spiritual center
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Nagano Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour Hotel Pick & Drop

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 10 hours

You’ll travel by private Toyota Prado with an English-speaking driver such as Alex, Kashi, Baba, or Javad, visiting Jigokudani, Zenko-ji, Shibu Onsen, Obuse, and Matsushiro. The day is flexible, but long drives and the monkey park walk require comfortable shoes and sensible winter clothing.

“Everything went according to plan. We had a very good driver.”

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From Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Customize Day Tour - Zenko-ji Temple, a quieter second act
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From Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Customize Day Tour

4.Snow Monkey Private Customize Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews Top rated

Travel from Tokyo to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, Shibu Onsen, Obuse, Matsumoto, or Matsushiro in a private vehicle. Your English, Japanese, or Hindi-speaking driver can adjust the day, with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, refreshments, and drop-off included.

“Our guide moon was very professional and an excellent”

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Snow Monkey Park & Zenkoji Temple Nagano Pvt. Full Day Tour. - A private drive from Tokyo, with Nagano countryside along the way
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Snow Monkey Park & Zenkoji Temple Nagano Pvt. Full Day Tour.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews

Travel privately from Tokyo to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji Temple with a driver-guide such as Rana, Waqar, or Umair. Expect a long drive, a 1.6-kilometer forest walk, close views of Japanese macaques, and free time for lunch near the park. Entry fees and meals cost extra.

“Was advertised as wheelchair accessible DEFINITELY NOT although I was keen to see the monkeys I struggled and with the help of my sons and wife to the top practically carried me up and down minus my chair we enjoyed it arrived at Temple at closing as it took quite a time struggling Visiting the monkeys the tour guide Ambre was great”

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From Tokyo: Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Day Tour - Jigokudani Monkey Park: the reason to go
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From Tokyo: Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Day Tour

6.Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 1 day

Travel from Tokyo or nearby mountain towns to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, Matsushiro Castle Ruins, Obuse, and Shibu Onsen. Your private group of up to six rides in a comfortable vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Sarfraz, Ali, or Hamza Ali. Custom stops are possible.

“The guide Sarfraz was very friendly, funny, patient and driving very safe. He was respectful and trying his very best to come up with all our wishes. Thank you for the nice and comfortable tour.”

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Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour At Lowest Rate - Shibu Onsen adds a traditional mountain-town stop
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Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour At Lowest Rate

7.Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey Private Day Tour At Lowest Rate

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 10 hours

Travel by private Vellfire with an English-speaking driver such as Alex, Cheema, or Arslan. See the snow monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple, Shibu Onsen, and more, with time to adjust the route. From Tokyo, expect a long day, and choose stops carefully.

“We had a very tricky pick up with a change in accommodation before our scheduled pick up. Our tour guide had no problems and didn’t seemed phased by the Late change. Saw HEAPS of monkeys was a wonderful walk to see them through a winter wonderland (absolutely freezing ☺️). Car was very very clean and comfortable.”

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From Tokyo: Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti Winter Ski Day Tour - Choosing the right package
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From Tokyo: Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti Winter Ski Day Tour

8.Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti Winter Ski Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 11 hours · from $49

Travel from Tokyo or Shinjuku to Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti for five hours of snow time beneath Mt. Fuji. Choose transport only, ski rental with lift access, a one-hour beginner lesson, or sledding. Multilingual staff include guides such as Juna and Hooni.

“The day was amazing sadly we couldn’t see Mount Fuji but I’m sure if we did, it would be even more amazing! The skiing was great! Great slops over would recommend. The tour guide Hooni was so lovely.”

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Tokyo: Winter Kimono Experience in Asakusa - Kaminarimon, Nakamise, and the first photographs
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Tokyo: Winter Kimono Experience in Asakusa

9.Winter Kimono Experience in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $31Best value

Meet Kazune’s team three minutes from Senso-ji, choose a kimono, and get professionally dressed before exploring Asakusa. You’ll have time for Kaminarimon, Nakamise Street, the temple, and nearby photo spots, plus a souvenir photo. Return the kimono by 17:30.

“This was an amazing experience! I highly recommend! Definitely would do it again when back! She knows what she is doing and she does it well, I felt gorgeous. All the attire was beautiful and she styled me perfectly!”

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Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Tour Bullet Train from Tokyo - Suzaka and the smell of traditional miso
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Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Tour Bullet Train from Tokyo

10.Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Tour Bullet Train from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $289

Take a 12-hour guided trip from Tokyo to Nagano by Hokuriku Shinkansen. Visit a traditional miso producer in Suzaka, stroll through chestnut-famous Obuse, then walk to Jigokudani Monkey Park. English-speaking guides such as Mariko and Ken have led past departures.

“Not to be missed if you only have a few days in Japan. The perfect winter trip. The Snow Monkeys are amazing and the side trip to the Zenko-ji Temple and the onsen were fantastic. Unforgettable experience”

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Tokyo: Nagano Snow Monkeys and Zenkoji Tour with Temples - Zenko-ji gives the day its spiritual center
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Tokyo: Nagano Snow Monkeys and Zenkoji Tour with Temples

11.Nagano Snow Monkeys and Zenkoji Tour with Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 12 hours

Travel from Tokyo to Nagano in a private vehicle for Jigokudani Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple, Obuse, Shibu Onsen, and Matsushiro Castle Ruins. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving, tolls, parking, and route, with guides such as Salar, Ali, and Tahseen named on recent departures.

“Tahseen was excellent - very kind and accommodating of all our needs. We wouldn’t hesitate to use him again.”

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Tokyo Nagano Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji Temple English driver - A one-hour sake tasting in Nagano
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Tokyo Nagano Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji Temple English driver

12.Tokyo Nagano Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji Temple English driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

Travel from Tokyo to Nagano in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to six people. Visit Zenkoji Temple, taste local sake, walk 1.6 km to the Snow Monkey Park, and see Obuse’s Hokusai connections. Guide Vicky has received praise, but confirm the exact route and driver details before booking.

“The experience was awesome. The Driver was NOT. Drove reckless. Unsafe lane changes, that other driver hit the Horn. It's ok to drive fast, but stay at the fast lane. 80 km , but this Driver was driving 150km.”

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Day Trip to See the Snow Monkeys from Shinjuku with Lunch Buffet - The road north and the Suzaka lunch stop
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Day Trip to See the Snow Monkeys from Shinjuku with Lunch Buffet

13.Day Trip to See the Snow Monkeys from Shinjuku with Lunch Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $130

Leave Shinjuku at 7:45 AM for a 12-hour coach trip to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Walk about 40 minutes on a snowy road, watch wild Japanese macaques near the hot spring, and enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet in Suzaka. Lunch-free bookings are also available.

“It was excellent! We enjoyed a generous lunch buffet and the trek to see the famous snow monkeys. The host even surprised us with a complimentary gift at the end that was thoughtful. Thank you”

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From Tokyo: Nagano Snow Monkey Park Zenkoji Temple Day Trip - Zenkoji Temple gives the day its sense of place
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From Tokyo: Nagano Snow Monkey Park Zenkoji Temple Day Trip

14.Nagano Snow Monkey Park Zenkoji Temple Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 day

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Obuse, Zenkoji Temple, Matsushiro Castle ruins, and Shibu Onsen. The day can be adjusted to your interests, with guides such as Ali, Khan, Lin, and Zubair praised for patience and local tips.

“A must do and must see tour. If you do nothing else, this is a magical experience. Up close and personal, to be so close to these wonderful creatures. The trek to the hot spring is quite arduous but you will be rewarded. Highly recommended.”

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Mt. Fuji Skiing Experience- YETI Ski Resort & Onsen Day Trip - The Konohana no Yu hot spring stop
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Mt. Fuji Skiing Experience- YETI Ski Resort & Onsen Day Trip

15.Mt. Fuji Skiing Experience- YETI Ski Resort & Onsen Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $90

Meet your guide at Tokyo Station and ride to Yeti Ski Resort, Japan’s earliest snow park, for up to four hours on beginner and intermediate slopes. Afterward, choose a Fuji-viewing onsen or alternate bath stop before returning to Tokyo. Equipment depends on your selected package.

“Fantastic day out and your guide was brilliant loved every minute, stuff to do for all ages”

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