Jigokudani Monkey Park (Snow Monkey Park) & Miso Production Tour (Round Trip from Nagano)

7 day prior	30%
1 day prior	40%
On the day(Before departure of the tour)	50%
On the day(After the departure of the tour)	100%

7 day prior	30%
1 day prior	40%
On the day(Before departure of the tour)	50%
On the day(After the departure of the tour)	100%

Jigokudani Monkey Park(Winter) (Copyright Jigokudani Yaen-Koen/Toshio HAGIWARA)
Shioya-jozo(Miso Production Tour)
Shioya-jozo(Miso Production Tour)
Jigokudani Monkey Park(Spring) (Copyright Jigokudani Yaen-Koen/Toshio HAGIWARA)
Jigokudani Monkey Park(Spring) (Copyright Jigokudani Yaen-Koen/Toshio HAGIWARA)

Tour Details

1. This 1-day tour from Nagano accompanied by an English-speaking National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter visits a miso brewery to watch the miso production process in Nagano Prefecture, Japan’s leading miso-producing region; and Jigokudani Monkey Park, which is famous as a place where Japanese macaques soak in hot springs during the cold season.
2. Miso is a traditional food in Japan which has been sustaining the dietary life of the Japanese since ancient times. To watch how miso is made, this tour visits Shioya Jozo, a historical brewery established about 300 years ago as a salt merchant and began producing miso towards the end of the Edo period (1603-1868). 10 of the brewery’s buildings have been designated as some of Japan’s Registered Tangible Cultural Properties, and to this day, the brewery continues to make miso and soy sauce.
3. Obuse, a town famous for chestnuts, is the place for lunch. Customers can also enjoy strolling the streets brimming with a traditional atmosphere.
4. Sought after by many visitors from all over the world, Jigokudani Monkey Park is where the behavior of Japanese macaques can be seen up close in every season all year round. As they soak in hot springs characteristic of winter, these Japanese macaques are also called snow monkeys, and have become a famous attraction. At other times of the year when monkeys don’t go into the hot springs, visitors can enjoy seeing cute baby monkeys during their birth season in spring, and the charming sight of lively young monkeys playing about in summer.
5. This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts, Cross-cultural Understanding, and Social Contribution as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
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6.This is a carbon offset product where a portion of the tour booking charge is spent on renewable energy. By converting CO2 emissions during the tour to green energy, it's possible to contribute to activities protecting the planet's future.

Tour Overview

Req. to Run Tour: 2guest(s)

Req. per Booking: 1guest(s)

Departs: Nagano

Guide Service: English

Tour Guide/Conductor Language: Not Available

Audio Guide: Not Available

Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted: Not Available

Meeting Place/Time: Nagano Station Concourse (2F) Nagano City Tourist Information Center - Meet-up / 9:50

Included: National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee; Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour; Monkey park admission fee

Not Included: Lunch charges

Remarks

Remarks

Planning Company:

JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.

Address:

2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Registration No.:

Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents

[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.

[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 1 day prior to the tour.

- If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent.

- The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary. A copy of the final itinerary will not be sent to participants.

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[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.

- Seats on the bus may not be designated.

- Depending on the number of participants, a sedan or taxi van may be used instead.

- This is a hard walking tour covering about 50 minutes of walking each way between the Shiga Kogen Roman Museum and Jigokudani Monkey Park.

- As Jigokudani Monkey Park is situated 850 meters above sea level, temperatures are cooler than on the plain, so please participate wearing warm clothing. Also, the walking path may be frozen and slippery if there is snow in winter. Please wear winter boots or other non-slip footwear.

- Observe the Japanese macaques’ way of life and behavior that vary by the season.

- The sight of Japanese macaques soaking in hot springs can be seen until around March. While it may also not be seen depending on the weather or time, etc., refunds will not be issued for this reason.
- As monkeys are wild animals, their behavior can be unpredictable, and they cannot be fed or touched. The park may be suddenly closed due to weather or seasonal conditions, Japanese macaques’ behavior, or other reason.　Please note there may also be a sudden tour cancellation. Thank you for your understanding.A full refund will be issued if the tour is canceled.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

Please note that we are unable to provide special support for those with trouble walking, or small children.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

- Meeting Location: Nagano Station Concourse (2nd floor) in front of Nagano City Tourist Information Center / 9:50

[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

Lunch is not included.

[Bus Company]

One of the following:

Cyma Kanko Bus; Kyowa Kanko Bus; or Arena

*Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a small-size bus (minibus), a hired car (van, sedan), or a taxi.

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Day

Time

Duration

Itinerary

Itinerary Details/Special Items

Transportation

Meal

Start

End

(min)

9:50

Nagano Station Concourse (2F)
Nagano City Tourist Information Center - Meet-up

10:00

10:40

Depart from Nagano Station East Exit

Guidance is provided by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.

Bus

10:40

11:20

Miso Production Tour

See the manufacturing process of miso, the indispensable ingredient of miso soup and is said to be synonymous with washoku (Japanese cuisine), which has been designated as an intangible cultural property. After the tour, experience Japan’s food culture by sampling some miso soup and amazake.

11:20

11:40

Head to Obuse.

Bus

11:40

13:00

Stroll around Obuse & Purchase Own Lunch

Obuse is the town where renowned ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai spent his twilight years. It is also famous for chestnuts. Relish the beautiful traditional townscape while strolling around, check out some shops featuring chestnut products, and take some time for lunch (meal charges not included in the tour).

On Foot

13:00

13:40

Depart from Obuse

Head to Jigokudani Monkey Park.

Bus

13:40

14:30

Arrive at Shiga Kogen Roman Museum Parking Lot

Walk to Jigokudani Monkey Park.

On Foot

14:30

15:20

Jigokudani Monkey Park

Visitors here can get to see wild Japanese monkeys up close amidst scenery that changes with the season. Delight in the adorable sight of cute baby monkeys during their birth season in spring, young monkeys full of life playing in the summer, or wild monkeys taking a comfortable soak in the hot springs in winter.
*As monkeys are wild animals, please be sure to follow the observation rules.

15:20

16:10

Walk to Shiga Kogen Roman Museum parking lot.

On Foot

16:10

17:10

Depart from Shiga Kogen Roman Museum Parking Lot

Take the bus to Nagano Station East Exit.

Bus

Arrive at Nagano Station East Exit

Tour ends after arriving at Nagano Station.

Itinerary

Day

Time

Duration

Itinerary

Itinerary Details/Special Items

Transportation

Meal

Start

End

(min)

9:50

Nagano Station Concourse (2F)
Nagano City Tourist Information Center - Meet-up

10:00

10:40

Depart from Nagano Station East Exit

Guidance is provided by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.

Bus

10:40

11:20

Miso Production Tour

11:20

11:40

Head to Obuse.

Bus

11:40

13:00

Stroll around Obuse & Purchase Own Lunch

On Foot

13:00

13:40

Depart from Obuse

Head to Jigokudani Monkey Park.

Bus

13:40

14:30

Arrive at Shiga Kogen Roman Museum Parking Lot

Walk to Jigokudani Monkey Park.

On Foot

14:30

15:20

Jigokudani Monkey Park

15:20

16:10

Walk to Shiga Kogen Roman Museum parking lot.

On Foot

16:10

17:10

Depart from Shiga Kogen Roman Museum Parking Lot

Take the bus to Nagano Station East Exit.

Bus

Arrive at Nagano Station East Exit

Tour ends after arriving at Nagano Station.

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