Kamakura snow hut and Snow monkey 2days tour

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Kamakura snow hut

Kamakura Snow Hut is located just outside of Iiyama city in the northern most part of Nagano prefecture,where there is abundant snowfall in the winter.

The village is open for around one month, from the end of January to the end of February, and is made up of over 15 to 20 kamakura created from snow.

At night the kamakura are illuminated by lanterns, creating a beautiful fairytale-like atmosphere that is perfect for family, friends, and lovers alike.

You can enjoy a piping hot bowl of Noroshi Nabe (Hot Pot), served with locally grown Iiyama rice-balls inside our Restaurant Kamakura snow hut.

Paradise of Monkeys – Jigokudani Yaen Koen

The only place in the world where monkeys bathe in hot springs.

The Jigokudani Yaen-koen (altitude 850 meters) is located in the Valley of Yokoyu River sourced from Shiga-Kogen of the Joshinetsu-Kogen National Park in northern part of Nagano prefecture.

Because of the very steep cliffs and the steam coming off the springs in everywhere, ancient people called this valley ‘Jigokudani (Hell valley)’ .Also it is buried in snow almost one third of the year. Even that kind of severe environment here is a paradise on earth for monkeys to live in.

The troops of wild Japanese macaque (they are popularly known as snow monkeys) inhabit here naturally through the ages.Since the establishment of Jigokudani Yaen-koen in 1964, it has been a worldwide popular place for watching the bathing monkeys in a hot spring and for ecological observation of researchers or photographers,and some of them who visited here have accomplished certain results in the area.

In 1970, a photograph of bathing monkeys was appeared on the front page of LIFE and was reported by the world media.

And during the period of Nagano Olympics (1998), many people from the games visited here, such as athletes, Olympic officials and news media. Jigokudani yaen koen captured public attention with these topics.

Madarao Mountain Resort

Madarao Mountain Resort in Nagano Prefecture is popular for both skiers and snowboarders looking to experience their abundance of snow and world renowned powder.

Boasting 31 distinct courses, this resort can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced skiers. It also offers Japan’s number 1 ungroomed, powder, tree run courses!

Skiing in the woods, the feeling of swimming in snow all add to the appeal of what has become known as Madapow – or the powder snow of Madarao.

Hotel Silk in Madarao

Hotel Silk Inn Murao has a good location, a 2-minute walk to the Murao Kogen Ski Resort.

It is convenient because the bus stops in front of the hotel.

Itinerary

Day1:

06:30 Meet up in SHINJUKU for taking the bus.
06:50 Departure from SHINJUKU.

13:20 Arrival at Madarao Kogen(front of Hotel Silk in Madarao).
14:00 Let’s enjoy Skiing or Snowboard.

16:00 Time end of Skiing, Snowboard.
16:30 Check-in at Hotel.
18:00 Dinner time.

Day2:

09:00 Departure from JR Iiyama station.
10:50 Arrival at Kamakura snow hut.enjoy unique Lunch!!

12:00 Departure from Kamakura snow hut.
12:50 Arrival at JIGOKUDANI YAEN KOEN(Snow monkey park).

14:50 Departure from JIGOKUDANI YAEN KOEN(Snow monkey park).
15:50 Arrival at Nozawa Onsen.Get off the bus.

16:50 Transfer to another coach for Tokyo.
22:00 Arrival at SHINJUKU.Thank you for your joining tour!!

Price:

●Adult 25,300 JPY
●Child 25,300 JPY
※Price is per person.
※Children are from 6 to 11 years old.

Inclusions:

・Kamakura snow hut pass and lunch.
・Snow monkey park pass.
・1 Night Accommodation.
・1 Day Lift Pass.
・Daily Breakfast.

Departure Dates:

2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, FEB 2020

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