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15 Best Nagano Tours In Japan

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The 15 most popular nagano tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Nagano Tours In Japan

1-Day Tours, Drinking Tours, Food & Drink, Food Tours: Sushi, Ramen & Sake, Nagano, Sake Tasting, Tour Reviews, Winter Activities

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

1.1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

2.Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

★ 4.9

Zenko-ji, local bites, sake tasting, and hot-spring snow monkeys at Jigokudani from Nagano or Hakuba, guided with lunch.

“Our tour guide (sadly we can’t remember his name) was amazing! We learnt so many cool things along the day trip through him. Would highly recommend to anyone looking at a day trip! Thanks for making it such a cool experience that we won’t forget!!”

833 reviews8 - 12 hoursFrom $135by Machinovate Japan Ltd.

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June 2, 2026

1-Day Tours, Nagano, Tour Reviews, Tours

1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle

3.1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle

★ 5.0

See Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi in one small-group day trip from Nagano, with castle admission and transport handled.

“The ride up to the castle and National Park were fun and made that much more interesting by the guide provided to us. The random wildlife made it feel like you were one with nature...at least as close you can get within a controlled environmRead more”

105 reviewsFrom $201.64by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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June 19, 2026

1-Day Tours, Nagano, Tour Reviews, Tours, Winter Activities

1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

4.1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

★ 5.0

Spend a full day in Nagano’s Shiga Kogen snow playground, then hike to Jigokudani’s hot-spring snow monkeys for a cold-day adventure.

“Seeing the snow monkeys up close. Was lucky enough to see quite a few of them with their little babies. Also enjoyed the trip up to play in the snow.”

94 reviewsFrom $184.99by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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June 21, 2026

Full-Day, Nagano, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full-Day Tour: Matsumoto Castle & Kamikochi Alpine Valley

5.Full-Day Tour: Matsumoto Castle & Kamikochi Alpine Valley

★ 4.8

Guided day trip from Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi Alpine Valley, plus Frog Street stroll and an easy small-group rhythm.

“The tour was well planned & the day went by so fast. Our Tour Guide Endo was so kind, friendly & passionate about sharing his knowledge of Japan’s history & culture! We even saw some snowmonkeys during the 4km trail in Kamikochi. Every penny’s worth it”

78 reviews12 hoursFrom $180by Machinovate Japan Ltd.

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June 26, 2026

1-Day Tours, Nagano, Tour Reviews, Tours, Winter Activities

(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Tour

6.(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Tour

★ 5.0

Spring-only day trip from Nagano to Tateyama’s Snow Walls and Kurobe Dam, with rail transport and an English-speaking guide.

“The snow wall, this is first time I got chance to experience it, will highly recommend friends to visit this area”

75 reviewsFrom $254.36by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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June 27, 2026

1-Day Tours, Drinking Tours, Food & Drink, Food Tours: Sushi, Ramen & Sake, Nagano, Onsen & Hot Springs, Private, Sake Tasting, Spa & Hot Springs, Tour Reviews, Tours, Winter Activities

Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

7.Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

★ 5.0

Private Nagano day trip to Jigokudani snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, Obuse and sake, plus a Shibu Onsen soak. Private guide, one day.

“Great tour. We really enjoyed the Jigokudani Monkey Park. Our tour operator and driver were the best.”

71 reviewsFrom $337.61by Japan Awaits

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June 28, 2026

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Izakaya Food Tour in Nagano

8.Izakaya Food Tour in Nagano

★ 5.0

Night izakaya walk in Nagano with 5 dishes and 2 drinks, plus photos. Small-group guide helps you eat well without getting lost.

“Relaxed and informetive . Robin was easy going and gave us an “insider” background to Japanese culture”

60 reviewsFrom $111.63by o8Experience

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July 3, 2026

Food, Food & Drink, Nagano, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

9.Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

★ 5.0

Taste Zenkoji-town favorites in Nagano on a 3-hour small-group walk with **oyaki**, **matcha**, and **sake** plus temple stories.

“I booked this tour at the last minute and ended up being the only one! Masa-san was lovely, gracious and kind with his time as I took pictures and explored. I highly recommend this tour if you are looking to add an element of unique/local flaiRead more”

58 reviewsFrom $91.15by o8Experience

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July 3, 2026

Nagano, Private, Tokyo Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Winter Activities

Nagano/Tokyo: Snow Monkey and Zenkoji Temple Private Tour

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

★ 4.8

Private Nagano day trip from Tokyo featuring Zenko-ji Temple, snow monkeys at Jigokudani, plus Obuse, Matsushiro, Yamanochi, and Shibu Onsen.

“Good , very interesting and worth it . Our guide Hadi was good and helpful and patient”

54 reviewsFrom $505by Tour Royal Japan

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July 5, 2026

Nagano, Onsen & Hot Springs, Spa & Hot Springs, Tour Reviews, Tours, Winter Activities

Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour (Depart: Iiyama & Nozwa)

11.Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour (Depart: Iiyama & Nozwa)

★ 5.0

Priority access to Jigokudani snow monkeys plus Shibu Onsen streets and a sake stop on an organized 4.5-hour Nagano afternoon tour.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and super friendly. The snow monkeys were great to see and particularly the ones chilling in the Onsen! The tour through Shibu Pnsen area was also great. Highly rate this tour. Thank you to our guide and the bus driver.”

54 reviewsFrom $78.60by IXSM Travel

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July 5, 2026

1-Day Tours, Nagano, Tour Reviews, Tours, Winter Activities

1 Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen

12.1 Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen

★ 5.0

Snow play at Shiga Kogen, lunch at the slopes, then a guided walk to Jigokudani’s hot-spring snow monkeys in 9 hours.

“Worth visiting the monkey resort but disappointed we didn't manage to experience the snow fun due to bad weather. Our guide is very thoughtful and flexible, he had brought us to shigakogen up the mountain for the fabulous view. Thank you get your guide for giving me such a great time!!”

52 reviews9 hoursFrom $165by Machinovate Japan Ltd.

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July 6, 2026

1-Day Tours, Nagano, Tour Reviews, Tours, Winter Activities

Nagano: 1-Day Snow Monkey & Cherry Blossom Tour in Spring

13.Nagano: 1-Day Snow Monkey & Cherry Blossom Tour in Spring

★ 4.8

A 9-hour Nagano day trip to Jigokudani snow monkeys and spring hanami spots, with lunch and an English guide for $135.

“The tour to see the snow monkeys and cherry blossom was amazing. Our tour guide, Kunihiko Endo, was exceptional. Not only was he very knowledgeable he went out of his way to ensure that we got to saw the best display of the cherry blossom. We were given plenty of time at each stop and…”

51 reviews9 hoursFrom $135by Machinovate Japan Ltd.

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