The 10 Winter Trips near Tokyo That Earn Their Price

1.Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 184 reviews · 1 day Our pick

Review of a private Tokyo to Nagano tour with snow monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple, Shibu Onsen, Obuse, luxury transport, and hotel pickup.

“Haseeb Warraich was a fantastic driver on such a long journey. He looked after us and nothing was too much trouble, whenever we wanted to stop and take photos or to have coffee and a cigarette Haseeb found all the best and safest places to stop leaving us free to roam. A very lovely person, a fantastic day out to be highly recommended.”

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

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

See Nagano’s wild snow monkeys from Tokyo, walk a snowy mountain trail, enjoy beef sukiyaki, and visit winter snow huts on select dates.

“It is a serious 6 kilometer hike over an icy walkway. Get the crampions for your shoes when offered. I saw several people lose their footing. But...Snow Monkeys!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 10 hours

See Nagano’s snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, Shibu Onsen, Obuse, and Matsushiro by private car with hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver.

“If you want to see the snow monkeys and take your time without the stress of getting a bus, I highly recommend this private option. Kachi was early at the hotel, ready to pick us up. He was very patient and accommodating, letting us organise our tome and visits how we wanted. He took good care of my mum (75) a few times when I went ahead to get the tickets or while I visited the last shrine without her. Asked him to take us to a Japanese restaurant between visits and had a great recommendation. Most importantly, it snowed heavily the night before and he drove very well and…”

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4.Snow Monkey Private Customize Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews Top rated

See Nagano’s snow monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple, and more on a private Tokyo day tour with flexible stops and hotel pickup.

“Every thing is perfect Sheraz is very friendly and work hard because the weather causes the road closed he has to avoid them and catch my schedule frame! Finally we have gotten the park and have good pictures! Thanks Sheraz Gondal”

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5.Snow Monkey Park & Zenkoji Temple Nagano Pvt. Full Day Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews

See Nagano’s snow monkeys and Zenkoji Temple on a private Tokyo day trip, with door-to-door transport, flexible stops, and a long scenic drive.

“Mr. Rana was an excellent guide. It is a long ride from Tokyo and he entertained us on the way with stories about Japan. When we arrived at the snow monkeys, Mr. Rana parked very close to the entrance while other drivers made their guests walk a long way. We set off to seRead more”

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6.Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 1 day

See Nagano’s snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, Obuse, castle ruins, and Shibu Onsen on a private Tokyo day tour with hotel pickup.

“We had an unforgettable journey from Tokyo to Snow Monkey Park to Madarao, all thanks to Sarfraz. His entertaining life stories and jokes made the long drives feel much shorter. Sarfraz is not only a skilled and careful driver but also incredibly thoughtful, always going the extra mile to ensure our comfort. His patience and friendliness with kids were heartwarming. Exceptional service that deserves nothing less than 5 stars! As requested, this review was written by Andrea, who’s wishing him all the best in 2025. Onwards and upwards!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 10 hours

See Nagano’s snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, samurai sites, and more on a private 10-hour tour with flexible pickup and an English-speaking driver.

“We had a great day trip to Nagano to see the monkeys and then spent a couple of hours in Obuse and really enjoyed the Hokusai Museum and had a great lunch at one of the restaurants there! Our driver Alex was wonderful and was kind enough to give us a little extra time to explore Obuse. We very much appreciated his excellent driving skills thru the hectic traffic of Tokyo! An excellent adventure!”

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8.Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti Winter Ski Day Tour

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

Trade Tokyo for five hours of skiing, sledding, and Mt. Fuji views at Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti with transport and flexible packages.

“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.Winter Kimono Experience in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $31Best value

Dress in an authentic kimono near Senso-ji, explore Asakusa freely, and get photo tips, styling help, and a souvenir photo for $31.63.

“This was an amazing experience! I highly recommend! Definitely would do it again when back! She knows what she is doing and she does it well, I felt gorgeous. All the attire was beautiful and she styled me perfectly!”

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10.Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Tour Bullet Train from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $289

Ride the bullet train from Tokyo to Nagano for miso making, Obuse chestnuts, and a winter walk to Japan’s famous snow monkeys.

“Definitley the highlight of our trip to Tokyo! I would recommend this activity to individuals and families who are looking to enjoy nature.”

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