08:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
Head from Shinjuku to Jigoku Valley by bus for snow monkey viewing and a beef sukiyaki lunch.
Lunch and guided commentary are included; you need moderate fitness, and optional crampons cost extra. 4.6 from 161 reviews at €106 per person for 13h.
In our comparison: #52 of 55 in Day Trips from Tokyo, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
The lunch will be "Beef Sukiyaki". Beef can be changed to pork, and also vegetarian (w/ egg and dairy) or vegan (100% plant-based) options are available. Please, let us know about this when booking.
English guide
You will be able to purchase snacks at the service area during the return journey, but please note that this is not included in the tour cost. In the event of heavy traffic, the time may be limited.
Crampons (optional, sold onboard the bus)
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.
Reviews
4.6
161 ratings Viator 133 · Tripadvisor 28
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 147 of 161
Star breakdown of all 161 ratings
5 stars
119 · 74%
4 stars
28 · 17%
3 stars
9 · 6%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
4 · 2%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the monkey encounters and lunch; lengthy bus journeys can grow longer with delays.
Praised
Close encounters with monkeys roaming freely around the park
Sukiyaki lunch often praised for its flavour
Many praise helpful guides and explanations about Japan and the monkeys
Organised transport with regular stops for rest and refreshments
Complaints
Lengthy bus journeys, with traffic and late passengers adding delays
Some found the walk manageable, while others struggled with slopes, ice and mud
Some felt rushed at the park or had too little time with the monkeys
Some found the guiding informative, while others heard little beyond schedule instructions
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2 January 2026 to 25 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Shinjuku LOVE Object
please be there by 7:45am
Departure
08:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
H.I.S.Co., Ltd.; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Shinjuku
7:45am Meet with your tour guide at Shinjuku LOVE:
6 Chome-5-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023
Note:
①How to get there:
If you come from JR Shinjuku Station: walk from the West Exit (about 10 min)
If you use the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Nishi-Shinjuku Station: 2 minutes from exit E7
②How to find the tour guide:
Tour guide will hold the HIS logo blue flag or HIS logo meeting board at the meeting point.
15 min
2
11:30 am Lunch :Delight in a sumptuous beef sukiyaki lunch at Shinshu Fruit Land, where you can also shop for local delicacies and souvenirs1h · Admission included
3
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
13:30 See the famous snow monkeys bathing in thermal water!
(It takes more than 30 mins by walking from the Parking Area to Jigokudani Yaen-koen）
2h · Admission included
4
16:00 Behold the Kamakura snow huts
（ only for late January to late February ）
30 min · Admission included
About this tour, from the operator
Leave Tokyo for a day and head north to Nagano Prefecture!
The departure from the Shinjuku area (LOVE OBJECT) is scheduled for 08:00. Please ensure you are gathered within 07:45. Please note that the bus journey to Jigoku Valley takes up to three and a half hours, with two to three stops at service areas en route.
Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious Japanese-style set meal of beef sukiyaki for lunch!
Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to see the famous monkeys of Jigoku Valley! They are accustomed to human presence, so you will be able to take some incredible photos. However, remember that touching, staring directly at them or feeding them is prohibited in order to ensure their safety and well-being.
If you travel between late January and late February , your tour will also include a visit to the magical Kamakura snow huts.
We are scheduled to arrive back in Tokyo's Shinjuku district at around 8 pm (9 pm during the period when we will stop by the Kamakura snow huts).
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that it will takes more than 30 mins by walking from the Parking Area to Jigokudani Yaen-koen
Children
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
As it is stipulated by the law of Japan, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
Please make sure to arrive at the meeting point on time. After the scheduled departure time, the tour will depart at the discretion of our staff, and latecomers will not be allowed to join the tour midway. Please note that no refunds will be issued if you arrive late.
Scheduled times and contents are subject to change depending on road conditions.
Please note that the monkeys of Jigoku Valley are wild animals and might not be present when we visit the Jikoku valley. Do not engage with the monkeys and do not stare them in the eye as they might become violent.
Please note that the monkeys do not spend the majority of their time in the water.
Please note that the lunch described above might have a different menu according to provisions.
Please note that the Kamakura no Sato Festival is only open between Jan 22nd to Feb 28th in 2027
Please come prepared with non-slip shoes; crampons will be also sold onboard, upon availability
Please note that from mid-March, monkeys may not enter the hot springs depending on the weather on that day. Even in late March, on days when it snows you are more likely to see monkeys.
Good to know
Food included see what is included
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days: Full refund
0-1 days: No refund
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