The 5 Sake & Temple Tours in Nagano That Earn the Detour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $151Our pick

Review of Nagano’s Zenko-ji, sake tasting, lunch, and Jigokudani snow monkeys, with practical tips on timing, winter conditions, and value.

“Was an amazing tour. Shawn and Yama, our guides, were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and patient with the large group. The only suggestion I would offer is maybe including a pin drop for the pick up location for those of us who don't know the area but otherwise an incredible experience.”

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2.Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 8 - 12 hours · from $135Best value

See Nagano’s Zenkoji Temple, taste local sake, enjoy lunch, and walk to the famous snow monkeys on this full-day guided trip.

“Fantastic day! Very informative and a wonderful way to see different parts of Nagano!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $337

See Nagano’s snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, Obuse, sake, and Hokusai Museum on a private 8-hour tour with hotel pickup.

“Our tour guide, Emi was absolutely wonderful! So kind and full of knowledge. The visit to see the snow monkeys was an unforgettable experience-felt like you were in a National Geographic magazine! I highly recommend booking this activity.”

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4.1-Day Winter Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $150

Review of Nagano’s winter day tour from Nozawa Onsen, featuring snow monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple, lunch, sake tasting, and practical tips.

“Great day out with a fantastic guide and safe driver. Lunch was very tasty too! The guide was very knowledgeable and shared information in an easy going manner.”

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5.Snow Monkeys and Zenko-ji Day Trip & Sake

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 10 hours · from $135

Review of a 10-hour Nozawa Onsen tour to the Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji, a local lunch, and sake tasting for $135.

“Lin is an excellent guide! Knowledgeable in the variety of subjects throughout the tour, speaks at least 3 languages, and educates the clients with her gentle demeanor and engaging personality. She is a real gem, and it was a pleasure to spend the day with her.”

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