1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour
This adventurous one-day tour combines a visit to the world-famous Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani with morning of fun in the deep powder snow of Shiga Kogen – Japan’s largest ski resort! Including lunch and led by a locally-based, English-speaking guide, this tour follows a simple equation: snow monkeys + lots more snow = big fun in Shiga Kogen!
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Stop At: Shiga Kogen Ski Area, Shigakogen, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture
You will be transported to the central area of Shiga Kogen for a morning of snow fun, with an activity area sectioned-off for you to enjoy using snowscoots, snowdrives, and good old-fashioned sleds and tubes. While at the resort you will also have time for lunch a restaurant next to the ski fields - included in the price of the tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, 6845 Heion, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture
Meet these truly curious creatures and have time to enjoy the unique experience of observing them in close proximity. Your guide will introduce you to everything that makes them so unique and famous while giving you plenty of time to explore for yourself. Please note that estimated time at the monkey park includes walking in and out along the forest trail - 1.6km each way / 25 minutes each way in summer, slightly longer in winter. We endeavor to give our guests 1 hour in the park to observe the monkeys.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Guests are required to walk in and out of the monkey park along a 1.6km / 1 mile trail. In winter, the trail and park will be affected by snow and ice. This walk should not be attempted by anyone who is mobility impaired, in a wheelchair or cannot confidently walk an extended distance over snow and ice. If you have concerns about you or a member of your group's ability to handle the conditions, please contact us to discuss prior to booking."
"This tour does not include skiing or snowboarding, nor is there the time to arrange your own skiing and snowboarding while at the resort."
"There are a few days in the year that the monkeys might not come down to the park or that the monkeys leave the park early. While this is unlikely to happen, it is possible and is outside of our control."
"While unlikely, should weather or road conditions make it impossible to access Shiga Kogen, we would switch the activity to a visit to Zenko-ji Temple. As we cannot confirm weather conditions until the day of the tour, we would not be able to notify guests of the change in advance."
"Infants (0-5) are free of charge. (No tour meal is included. Please order foods directly from the restaurant.)"
"This tour is insured however as the guest, you are required to have your own travel insurance which covers snow activities including riding chairlifts and using snowdrives, snowscoots, sleds, and tubes. Please confirm that your insurance policy covers this activity prior to the tour."
"The temperature in the Shiga Highlands in the winter is cold and can be minus 5 – 10 degrees. Dress in warm, waterproof clothing and boots for snow activities. Snow outfits (snow jackets, pants, gloves, snow boots) are available to rent for ¥500 each. Crampons may be purchased at Snow Monkey Park, if needed."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 9 Hours
Ponto de partida: 1: Nagano Station, Kurita, Nagano, 380-0921, Japan
2: Kokusai 21, Agatamachi-576 Minaminagano, Nagano, 380-0838, Japan
3: Yudanaka Station, Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan
4: Shibu Onsen, Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan
5: Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku, 1410 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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