Itinerary
Day 1: Zenkoji Temple - Snow Monkey Park
Stop At: Zenko-ji Temple, I-491 Nagano Motoyoshicho, Nagano 380-0851 Nagano Prefecture
Explore Zenko-ji - a National Treasure and one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, 6845 Heion, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture
Visit the world-famous snow monkeys of Jigokudani and learn all about what makes them so unique
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Hotel in Nagano City including Western-style bedding and private bathroom.
Day 2: Matsumoto Castle - Takayama
Stop At: Matsumoto Castle, 4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto 390-0873 Nagano Prefecture
Visit iconic Matsumoto Castle – a National Treasure and one the last remaining original castles in Japan
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ishii Miso, 1-8-1 Uzuhashi, Matsumoto 390-0813 Nagano Prefecture
One of Nagano's oldest and most acclaimed miso producers - followed by a quick tour of he brewery itself
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Takayama Jinya, 1-5 Hachikemmachi, Takayama 506-0012 Gifu Prefecture
Make your way to Takayama through the beautiful Northern Alps. Your driver will stop along the way for a break and to allow you to soak in the alpine atmosphere.
Duration: 2 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.