15 Winter Day Trips from Tokyo Worth the Yen

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 vehicle with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and a flexible route. See the snow monkeys at Jigokudani, then visit Zenko-ji, Matsushiro Castle Ruins, Shibu Onsen and Obuse. Drivers such as Waqas, Bilal and Sajawal have made the long ride easier with helpful planning and thoughtful stops.

“Our private tour was fantastic. We left Tokyo bright and early to get to the Snow Monkey Park which gave us lots of time to observe the monkeys with much much smaller crowds. The temple and castle stops were also very interesting and absolutely worth seeing. Our driver, Bilal, was friendly, accommodating, and easy to communicate with both before and during our tour. We had an excellent experience overall and would absolutely recommend!”

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

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

Meet at Shinjuku’s LOVE sculpture at 8 a.m. for a full-day bus trip to Jigokudani Monkey Park. Walk at least 30 minutes from the parking area to watch wild macaques around the hot springs, then warm up with beef sukiyaki, with vegetarian and vegan meals available by request. English-speaking guides have included Yoshi, Harry, Shin, Mary and Chee, Jay, and Thomas; your guide may differ.

“If you are in Japan during the wintertime the Snow Monkeys of Nagano should be at the top of your list. It was a unique and memorable experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and professional. She made a long trip enjoyable.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 10 hours

Travel by private Toyota Prado from Tokyo or Nagano to Jigokudani Monkey Park, Zenko-ji, Shibu Onsen, Obuse, and more. Your English-speaking driver, who may be Baba, Alex, Kashi, or another team member, helps shape the day around your priorities. Fuel, tolls, Wi-Fi, and refreshments are included; meals and admission fees are extra.

“Driver was very helpful, happy to take us wherever we wanted to go. We always felt safe, particularly in the snowy conditions. the Snow Monkey was our favourite stop, a must do!”

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4.Snow Monkey Private Customize Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews Top rated

Ride from Tokyo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide who can speak English, Japanese or Hindi. See Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and Zenko-ji Temple, then tailor the day around stops such as Shibu Onsen, Obuse, Matsumoto or Matsushiro. Pickup, drop-off, Wi-Fi, highway fees, fuel and drinks are included.

“We made some changes to the itinerary along the way and our driver/chauffeur was very kind to accommodate our requests. Our guide/driver was awesome! Friendly, punctual, and really knew all the best spots. He even took us to a viewing spot for Lake Suwa. We felt safe the whole time. Thanks for making our trip so fun and easy! 💯💯💯💯”

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5.Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey and Zenkoji Temple Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews

Travel from Tokyo to Nagano in a private vehicle with hotel pickup, then choose how to spend your day among Jigokudani Monkey Park, Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Shibu Onsen, and other stops. Drivers include Ali, Sunny, Raza, and others, though your assigned driver may differ. Expect a long drive, flexible plans, and paid entrance tickets extra.

“Great day exploring - scenery fantastic, beautiful monkeys and temple. Thank you to Hadi who was our chauffeur for the day”

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6.Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 1 day

Travel in a private vehicle from Tokyo or another listed pickup point to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, Matsushiro Castle Ruins, Obuse and Shibu Onsen. The day lasts about 10 hours, with an English-speaking driver and licensed interpreter included. Stops can be adjusted, but confirm whether your Obuse visit includes a miso producer.

“Seeing the Snow Monkeys and the beautiful area surrounding the hot springs were a once- in-a-lifetime event everyone should enjoy. Our guide/driver was cordial and the transportation was excellent. Thank you for making this a wonderful trip.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 10 hours

Ride from your hotel in a private Vellfire to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, then shape the day around Nagano’s temples, samurai sites, or Obuse’s Hokusai Museum. Drivers such as Alex, Cheema, Arslan, and Sikandar have led past trips. The 10-hour tour includes driving time, so agree on priorities before setting out.

“Our guide was so friendly and accommodating. The snow monkeys were amazing!”

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8.Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti Winter Ski Day Tour

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

Ride from Tokyo Station or Shinjuku to Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti for five hours of snow time beneath Mt. Fuji. Choose transport only, ski equipment and a lift pass, a basic group lesson, or sled rental. Guides include Juna and Hooni, and English, Korean, and Chinese support is available. Fuji views depend on conditions.

“Juna our guide was amazing. she was friendly with very good English and drove very safely. She is an excellent and extremely patient snowboarding instructor. The trip was very good value for money and we would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a one day ski or snowboarding experience inclusive of equipment, clothing, lessons and transportation.”

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9.Nagano Snow Monkeys and Zenkoji Tour with Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 12 hours

Take a private Nagano day trip with a licensed English-speaking driver, climate-controlled transport and pickup from Tokyo or several nearby areas. You’ll visit Jigokudani Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, Obuse, Shibu Onsen and Matsushiro Castle Ruins. Past guides have included Salar, Ali and Tahseen, though your assigned guide may differ.

“A truly special experience to view the snow monkeys up close and well worth the time. Thank you Salar for making sure we made the most of the day and for sharing your insights and experiences. I highly recommend this as a day trip from Tokyo.”

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10.Nagano Snow Monkey Park Zenkoji Temple Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 day

Travel by private vehicle from Tokyo or another listed pickup point to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Obuse, Zenkoji Temple and Matsushiro Castle Ruins. An English-speaking driver handles the transfers, and the day can be adjusted to suit your interests. Shibu Onsen is an optional final stop. Park and temple admission, lunch and snacks cost extra.

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Tokyo to YETI Ski Resort, Japan’s earliest snow park, for beginner-friendly slopes and possible views of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay. Afterward, visit Konohana no Yu for an optional hot spring soak. Ski equipment depends on your package; guides have included Wanting and Samuel.

“Excelente, faltó más tiempo en el centro de SKi”

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12.F: Tokyo:Nagano snow monkey/Zenko Ji temple private day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 10 hours

Travel by private vehicle from Tokyo or Nagano to Jigokudani Monkey Park, Zenkoji Temple, Yudanaka, and Obuse. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, onboard Wi-Fi, a charger, and drinks. Guides Ali and Safraz have been praised for patience and friendly explanations, though your guide may vary.

“Ali did a great job patiently showing me around the ancient temple as well the Japanese rain forest to visit Japan’s Snow Monkeys”

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13.Snow Monkeys and Zenkoji Temple Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews

Spend up to 12 hours traveling from Tokyo to Nagano in private transport for a 30-minute walk to Snow Monkey Park, time at Zenkoji Temple, and other listed shrine and temple stops. An English-speaking driver handles the journey; guides named by past groups include Moazam, Cheema and Naroz. Entry fees and meals are extra.

“Moazam was a fantastic driver and guide! He was so kind and helpful the entire tour and gave us great insight. He was also so accommodating to our group’s needs which really made us happy!”

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14.From Tokyo/Nagano : Private Snow Monkeys Park Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 10 hours - 1 day

Travel by private van from Tokyo, Nagano or Fujikawaguchiko to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenkoji Temple and other Nagano sights. The day includes an uphill walk of about 45 minutes to the monkey park and can run roughly 12 hours with driving. English-speaking guides have included Shomo, Ali and Yoshi, though assignments may vary.

“Great day out. It is a long day but absolutely worth it! Walk to get to monkey park is about 45 mins (if average fitness and uphill (although gentle for most of the way). Regular stops that break up the long journey and plenty of time to enjoy everything. We saw so many monkeys! They were everywhere and plenty of space for everyone to enjoy. Lunch was delicious!”

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15.Winter Illuminations Private Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · from $81

Spend three hours exploring Tokyo’s winter illuminations, Christmas markets, and lesser-known local favorites with a private Tokyoite guide. Your route is planned around your interests and can change as you go. Guides have included Mari, Keiji, and Giovanni. One hot drink is included; transport and other food are extra.

“Mari was amazing thought of everything for us . Strongly recommend her .”

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