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

Experience the famous Snow Monkeys and historic Shibu Onsen on this scenic afternoon tour! Enjoy exclusive priority entry, while others wait in long ticket lines, our guests receive pre-secured tickets for immediate access. The journey features a guided drive through beautiful orchards. Reaching the park requires a 30-minute walk (2km) on snowy paths; you will have 50 minutes to enjoy the monkeys. Please note that the monkeys may not always appear in the park, especially in October and November. Next, visit Tamamura Honten sake brewery (closed Sun/Holidays) in Shibu Onsen and then explore the 1,350-year-old town with our guide-you might even spot local monkeys in the streets! We recommend booking any day except Sunday and Wednesday when many shops close. Returns to Iiyama (17:10) and Nozawa (17:30) are not guaranteed. Delays of 30+ minutes often occur due to weather or traffic. Please allow a generous time buffer for train or dinner reservations. Book now to secure your spot!

Inclusions and Exclusions

Know Before You Go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• It is not allowed to bring Luggage (No luggage space in a vehcile). Please use coin lockers or storage service at the tourist information center in Iiyama Station..
• No eating inside the vehicle
• In the event of damages (vomiting etc.) which require the vehicle to be out of service for a duration and are caused by your party, a fee of up to ¥30,000 may be incurred.
• Pickup time at Iiyama Station may be delayed if the participants are not coming on time at the first pickup point, Nozawa Onsen.
• Rain gears are needed to be arranged by paricipants.
• Return time at Iiyama Station will be 17:10~17:30 (Purchasing a train ticket before 17:30 is not recommended, the return time is subject to change depending on delays/weather conditions)
• Return time at Nozawa Onsen will be 17:30~18:00 (subject to change depending on delays/condition of day)
• Most shops in Shibu Onsen are closed on Wednesdays
• Tamamura Honten (the brewery) is closed on Sundays
• Please be aware that a medium level of fitness is required for about 2 km walk (one-way) to/from the park and anther 2 km walking tour in Shibu Onsen
• The type of vehicle for the tour depends on the number of participants and can not be confirmed until the tour date.
• The monkeys in the park are wild animals, and their appearance in the park is not guaranteed. In particular, the probability of seeing them drops significantly during October and November
• Please be ready at the boarding point at least 5 minutes before departure. The bus will depart strictly on time. Please note that no refunds will be provided for any reason if you miss the departure.
• Not recommended for travelers with difficulty walking for 2km (30 mins) to/from the Monkey Park (Total 4 km / 1 hr)
• Not recommended for families with infants or small children during winter, due to the added difficulty of the walk up to the monkey park. We also are unable to take strollers onto the bus. For customers who have small children, we recommend the Private Tour.