Meet your guide at 7am at your Tokyo accommodations. Together with your travel companions (a maximum of six people) take the bullet train to Nagano Prefecture. The train leaves at 7:50am and takes about two hours.  Upon arrival at Nagano Station, take a walk around Zenkoji Temple. This temple has about 1,400 years of history and was built before Buddhism came to Japan, making it is a non-denominational place of worship. After exploring Zenkoji, visit the shopping street right in front, where you can shop for souvenirs and sample local cuisine (at own expense). Afterward, visit Jigokudani Monkey Park, the highlight of the tour. Nagano is renowned as having some of the best hot spring spots in Japan, however, in the past, this one was feared by local people because of its powerful geyser and given the name Jigokudani, meaning "Hell Valley." The local wild snow monkeys do not seem to be afraid, however. Each winter they gather at the hot spring with their families. From a respectful distance, have fun taking memorable photos of snow monkeys soaking in the hot spring. At the conclusion of the tour, your guide accompanies you back to Tokyo Station.

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking,A maximum of six people per booking,Minimum age is 10 years,Not wheelchair accessible,Not recommended for travelers with back problems,Not recommended for pregnant travelers,No heart problems or other serious medical conditions,Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival,Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

English-speaking guide,Round-trip transportation fare by Shinkansen,Local transportation fee,Hotel pickup,Entry/Admission - Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park,Entry/Admission - Zenkoji Temple

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