Top 4 Sake Tasting

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

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

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, Obuse, and the Hokusai Museum. Guides such as Hori, Mutsumi, and Emi adjust the pace and stops, with private-car and public-transport options available.

“Our tour guide was Hori and he was absolutely fantastic! His knowledge of the area and history behind everything was great. Our experience was so much fun. The hike was icy when we went in March so I definitely recommend having gooRead more”

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

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

Travel from Nozawa Onsen with a local English-speaking guide to see wild Japanese macaques at Jigokudani, eat lunch at Japanese Dining GOEN, visit Zenko-ji Temple, and taste Nagano sake. Guides such as Jens and Yama have earned praise for clear explanations and friendly care.

“A really enjoyable, fun family experience with a great guide. The walk is icy but beautiful, and the monkeys are special, particularly for the kids. The afternoon was relaxed and fascinating.”

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3.From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys and Zenko-ji Day Trip & Sake

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

Travel from Nozawa Onsen with an English-speaking local guide such as Endo, Lin, Kieron, or Yama. Walk the snowy forest trail to Jigokudani’s wild monkeys, enjoy lunch, explore Zenko-ji, and finish with sake tasting. Non-alcoholic drinks are available.

“It was a great experience, made only possible by an awesome guide Endo!”

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4.Mt FUJI – Panoramic Tour w/ Hoto Lunch, JP Sake & Onsen tatto OK!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $172

Travel from Shinjuku in a group of up to eight for a full day around Mt. Fuji. You’ll visit Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, Lake Kawaguchiko, a traditional village, sake distillery, and Hottarakashi Onsen. Guides such as Yayoi, Ramesh, and Keiko have led past departures.

“We took this tour with 5 friends and enjoyed it very much. The best part is that we were able to take many nice pictures of Mr.Fuji from famous photo spots. You can enjoy different panoramic views of Mr.Fuji. Also, I enjoyed the open-air hot sRead more”

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