Private Tokyo, Japan
Two of Japan's most memorable experiences, combined into one private two-day tour from Tokyo. On the first day you visit Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park in Nagano, where wild Japanese macaques bathe in natural hot springs. On the second day you explore Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage area of shrines, temples, forests, waterfalls and lakes. The tour combines Japan's wildlife and mountain scenery with its historic shrines.
Nagano and Nikko are very different in character. Nagano is a winter mountain landscape with a wildlife experience at its heart. Nikko is a historic and scenic destination, with some of the most elaborate shrine architecture in Japan. A private tour lets you move between them at your own pace, with one vehicle and one schedule for your group.
The tour suits couples, families and small groups of up to five people who want to see something unusual as well as something historic. Each day uses a private five-passenger vehicle and a private English-speaking driver or guide.
Your first day starts with pickup from your hotel in Tokyo. Please be ready about 15 minutes before departure. The journey to the Nagano region takes about 3.5 to 4 hours each way, depending on traffic, and the scenery through the countryside is part of the experience.
At the park you walk a forest trail of about 60 minutes to reach Jigokudani Yaen-koen. The trail can be snowy and icy in winter, so warm, waterproof and non-slip footwear is recommended. At the park you can watch wild Japanese macaques resting, grooming and bathing in natural hot springs. The park entrance fee is not included and is paid directly at the park.
Snow monkey sightings cannot be guaranteed. The monkeys are wild, and whether they bathe or appear depends on the weather and on their own behaviour. Your driver can suggest one optional stop, at Zenko-ji Temple, Shibu Onsen or Obuse, if time and traffic allow. This stop is not guaranteed.
The day ends with the drive back to your drop-off point in Tokyo.
Day 2 begins with pickup from your hotel in Tokyo at the agreed time. The private drive to Nikko takes about two hours and includes the Irohazaka Winding Road.
The first stop is Shinkyo Bridge, where you can take photographs and learn about its history. The UNESCO World Heritage shrine complex is next. You visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine, with its carvings and gold details, the famous Three Wise Monkeys and the Yomeimon Gate. Rinnoji Temple and Futarasan Shrine are also part of the visit. Entry tickets for these three sites are not included in the tour.
Lunch is at your own expense, so plan a break in the area. The visit continues to Kegon Falls, one of Japan's three great waterfalls. Entry to the viewing area is not included. The optional lower platform elevator is paid on site. The day finishes at Lake Chuzenji, at the foot of Mount Nantai, before the return drive to Tokyo.
Nikko can be much cooler than Tokyo, even in summer. The order of stops may change because of traffic and weather.
Both days use a private five-passenger vehicle for your group, either a Toyota Vellfire or Alphard, or a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. Pickup is from your Tokyo hotel on both days. Please give us your hotel name and full address when you book, so that we can confirm the arrangements before the tour.
Entry tickets are not included.
Accommodation is not included, and you arrange your own overnight stay. High Sky Travels & Tourism does not provide hotel rooms for this tour. Please tell us where you will stay so that the Day 2 pickup can be arranged in advance.
The price is for the whole private group across both days, not per person or per day. You can pay cash on arrival through this page. If you prefer PayPal, contact us for a secure link. We send these links on request, subject to availability and confirmation, so please speak with us before you pay through one.
When you book, enter the number of adults, children and infants accurately. We confirm that your dates are available before the booking is final. Pickup details follow after booking, and any extra charge is shared with you before we confirm.
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start of Day 1, under the published policy for this tour. We do not store PayPal or card details.
Your private driver collects you from the pickup point you requested.
A private, comfortable drive through the Japanese countryside, with mountain views.
Walk the forest trail to the park and watch wild Japanese macaques bathing in natural hot springs.
Depending on traffic, timing and your preferences, your driver can help arrange one additional stop.
A relaxed return journey to the drop-off point you requested.
Your private guide and driver collect you from the pickup point you requested.
A private drive of about 2 hours, including the scenic Irohazaka Winding Road.
Photo stop and visit to this historic vermilion bridge, the entrance to the shrine area of Nikko.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage shrine complex, including the Three Wise Monkeys and the Yomeimon Gate.
Photo stop and visit to Kegon Falls, one of Japan's three great waterfalls.
Break time, photo stop and sightseeing at Lake Chuzenji, at the foot of Mount Nantai.
A private return drive of about 2 hours to the drop-off point you requested.
Stop order and timing can change because of opening hours, prayer times and traffic. Your guide will tell you when it does.
| Option | Type | Price | Group size | Book |
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| Private package | Private | USD 675.00 per group (1 to 5 people)Only 2 spots left | 1 to 5 people | Book this option |
Payment is cash on arrival.
Pickup: Pickup at the point you request, at the start time
Pickup and meeting details for each option are shown in the booking form before you confirm.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time of Day 1. No refunds after that, because payment is made on arrival. This policy applies to the whole booking.
You accept this policy before you confirm your booking.
Cash on arrival is the standard way to pay. PayPal is available on request: message us on WhatsApp or email and we will confirm whether a PayPal payment can be used for your booking. No card details are taken on this website.
Pickup at the point you request, at the start time
English.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time of Day 1. No refunds after that, because payment is made on arrival. This policy applies to the whole booking.
Yes. You make one booking, pay one total for the private group and receive one confirmation covering both days.
No. The price is for the whole private group of up to 5 people, for both days.
No. Sightings depend on natural conditions and animal behaviour.
No. Entry tickets are not included in this tour, including the Nikko shrines and the Kegon Falls viewing areas. The Snow Monkey Park entrance fee is paid at the park, and the optional Kegon Falls lower elevator fee is paid on site.
Yes. The individual Snow Monkey Park and Nikko tours are listed separately on this website.
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Suggested to depart at 5.30am to avoid traffic to catch clear view of Mt Fuji before covered by clouds. This was great. Had a good time and comfortable ride.
A lot easier and a faster way to see Mount Fuji. Meha delivered a great experience from start to finish. I would highly recommend.
I had the most incredible experience with Sultan and Waqaz. He suggested we start our tour at 5am in order to beat Golden Week Traffic and for the best chance to see Mount Fuji. We managed to make it to all the main spots as well as a few incredible viewing places away from the crowds! An unforgettable experience seeing Mount Fuji in clear weather and sunshine, this definitely made my trip. Thank you so much for the amazing tour, I would highly recommend to anyone considering!
It was rainy but we had a nice time at the village and cherry blossoms at the Torii gate.
We loved the temple with the big trees. Our guide, Memalik, was awesome. He was flexible and very informative.
A great tour, especially for enjoying the sights at your leisure without a large group. Our guide, Ali, explained things to us and took lots of photos, but above all, he also gave us the freedom to explore the places on our own, which I personally really liked. If you plan your time well, you can see lots of beautiful places. Definitely recommended.
We really enjoyed our today's experience with the guide named Ali. Very good driving skills, flexible with stops and the schedule, very polite, and knowledgeable with the area and it's history. The huge plus is the car, very clean spacious, and very comfortable. We are highly recommending this trip. we saw lots of monkeys in the park (mid Aug 2026 time), and the template is worth every penny to see.
The trip was fabulous. Ali allowed us to totally dictate what we did and we loved the monkeys and the castle. Definitely recommend. A long day.
Comfortable vehicle, friendly flexible driver took us on side trip to Candy Alley at our request.
Overall we had such a wonderful time experiencing all the beautiful nature around Japan countryside and the spiritual temple. A special shout out to our driver Ali who went over and beyond for us. Thankyou so much for being so helpul and kind to us. Ali made our trip a very memorable one. Thanks heaps.
The Monkey park was fantastic, and the trip to the temple was just as interesting. Our tour guide, Ali, was very friendly and informative, would recommend!
Our guide Ali was very knowledgeable and courteous. We had a fabulous day and were lucky to see a huge number of very cute snow monkeys, which was the highlight of the tour. The visit to the beautiful temple was also amazing. Would highly recommend this tour.