Nagano Prefecture with its abundance of nature, history and culture is a must for sightseeing. Take in the hightlights of this fascinating area with a selection of tours departing from Hakuba.


The following day tours from Hakuba are available to groups and individual customers. Tours will run from the December 19th to March 31st 2009 on set dates. Tours will require minimum numbers. Customers are required to make reservations directly with the Ski Japan Holidays.

Jigokudani Wild Monkey Hotsprings and Masuichi-Ichimura Sake Brewery and Zenkoji Temple Tour

The world famous Jigokudani wild monkey hot-springs is home to about 200 wild monkeys who spend their days soaking in the natural hotsprings, keeping warm from the harsh winter. The park was opened in 1964 and is considered to be the only places in the world to see snow monkeys bathing in the wild. The hike to the hot-springs takes about 20 to 30 minutes each way. Departing from the Kambayashi Onsen we make our way to the historic town of Obuse, home to the famous Japanese artist Hokusai and the museum dedicated to his works. Enjoy a traditionally cooked superb Japanese set menu lunch (various options available) at the Masuichi Club Restaurant, which is an open style country restaurant and see the beautifully preserved 240 year old Masuichi Sake Brewery & of coarse enjoy many different types of Japanese Sake. The next stop is Nagano City home to Zenkoji Temple designated a national treasure and has a history of over 1400 years. It is one of Japan's most revered temples and house the first image of Buddha brought to Japan in the 7th century. The streets surrounding the temple are lined with lantern lit shops and tierd roofed stalls, souvenir shops, restaurants and galleries.

This is a full day tour departing at 8.00am and arriving back in Hakuba at 5.30pm. Full Day Tour Cost - 10,000 yen per person. Children 8,000 yen (3 to 11 years) includes entry into the Jigokudani wild monkey hot-springs, lunch & Zenkoji Temple costs.

Links to Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park
Links to Nagano Zenkoji Temple
Links to Masuich Sake Breweryi

1. Jigokudani Wild Monkey Hotsprings and Masuichi-Ichimura Sake Brewery and Zenkoji Temple Tour
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Tour date :	December 19th FRI December 22nd MON December 24th WED December 26th FRI December 29th MON December 31st WED January 2nd FRI January 5th MON January 7th WED January 9th FRI January 12th MON January 14th WED January 16th FRI January 19th MON January 21st WED January 23rd FRI January 26th MON January 28th WED January 30th FRI February 2nd MON February 4th WED February 6th FRI February 9th MON February 11th WED February 13th FRI February 16th MON February 18th WED February 20th FRI February 23rd MON February 25th WED February 27th FRI March 2nd MON March 4th WED March 6th FRI March 9th MON March 11th WED March 13th FRI March 16th MON March 18th WED March 20th FRI March 23rd MON March 25th WED March 27th FRI March 30th MON
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Matsumoto Castle and Daio Wasabi Farm Tour

This is a full-day tour to Matsumoto City, home of the famous Matsumoto Castle. In Japan there are only four castles that have been designated as "National Treasures" and Matsumoto Castle is one of these. The five-storied donjon is one of the oldest castle structures extant in Japan. Construction of the main donjon began in 1592 when warlords around the country struggled for dominance. Matsumoto Castle is one of the few great castles of the feudal era to survive in its original form. On the way to Matsumoto we stop at the Daio Wasabi Farm, the largest of its kind in Japan and the perfect place to taste many of the various different Wasabi products, one of which is Wasabi ice cream! After the guided tour of the Matsumoto Castle a delicious Japanese set menu lunch (various options available) has been arranged and then customers are at their own leisure to explore the many historical sites around the city. Numerous stores and galleries sell fine traditional crafts and local foods of the Shinshu area.

Full Day Tour Cost - 9,000 yen per person. Children 7,000 yen (3 to 11 years) includes entry into the Wasabi Farm & Castle and lunch. The tour departs at 8:15am and returns around 5:00pm in the afternoon.

Links to Matsumoto and Castle
Link to Hotaka Wasabi Farm

2. Matsumoto Castle and Daio Wasabi Farm Tour
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Tour date :	December 23rd December 30th January 6th January 13th January 20th January 27th February 3rd February 10th February 17th February 24th March 3rd March 10th March 17th March 24th March 31st
Number of people :	Adult Child
Hotel :	Hotel La Neige Higashikan Tokyu Hotel Alpine Azumi Deluxe Apartments Sierra Resort Hakuba Hotel La Neige Honkan Marillen Hotel Mominoki Hotel Hakuba Taigakukan Hotel Hakuba Hifumi White Horse Hotel Shirouma-Sou Hakuba Springs Hotel Hotel De Laile Hakuba Hotel Ougiya Yamano Hotel Hakuba Sports Hotel Terry Hotel Moegi Villa Hakuba Hotel Viola Hotel Hakuba High Mount Hotel Hakuba Century Hotel Hotel Grace Hakuba Weisser Hof Happei Hotel Stelle Belle Hakuba Meteor Wadano Cottage Gakuto Alpine Lodge Canadian Cabins Log House A Type Hotel Kuraya Aria Hotel Hakuba Braze Club Resort House Windy Canadian Cabins Epoch Cabins Happo Lodge Yamano Oyado Alupu Others
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Customised Tour

Tailor made to suit your groups needs, destinations such as Nozawa Onsen, Tsumago, Takayama and overnight trips to the World Heritage village of Shirakawago can be all be arranged. Please contact us to discuss you itineary.

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Number of people :	Adult Child
Hotel :	Hotel La Neige Higashikan Tokyu Hotel Alpine Azumi Deluxe Apartments Sierra Resort Hakuba Hotel La Neige Honkan Marillen Hotel Mominoki Hotel Hakuba Taigakukan Hotel Hakuba Hifumi White Horse Hotel Shirouma-Sou Hakuba Springs Hotel Hotel De Laile Hakuba Hotel Ougiya Yamano Hotel Hakuba Sports Hotel Terry Hotel Moegi Villa Hakuba Hotel Viola Hotel Hakuba High Mount Hotel Hakuba Century Hotel Hotel Grace Hakuba Weisser Hof Happei Hotel Stelle Belle Hakuba Meteor Wadano Cottage Gakuto Alpine Lodge Canadian Cabins Log House A Type Hotel Kuraya Aria Hotel Hakuba Braze Club Resort House Windy Canadian Cabins Epoch Cabins Happo Lodge Yamano Oyado Alupu Others
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Tour Conditions
-Tours will run from the 24th December to 28th March 2007 on set dates
-All group and private tours require bookings made in advance
-Tours will require minimum numbers to run on set dates
-Tours can be booked and paid for by credit card in advance
-Payment on the day of tour can only be paid in cash (yen)
-Clients under the age of 15yrs must be accommpanied by a parent or guardian


Operator: Harvest Tour - Hakuba Office - Licence No.1-1799
Bookings: Ski Japan Holidays - Licence No.3-481