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Snow Monkeys Park Tour and  Ebisu-ko Fireworks Fest in Nagano

5.0(7)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews10 hFree cancellationBy Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
The Fireworks of the Ebisu-ko Festival

About this activity

With over 15,000 individual fireworks lighting-up the crisp autumn sky, Nagano’s annual Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival attracts over 400,000 people to the city to watch this amazing spectacle. As Japan’s largest and most beautiful autumn fireworks display, this tour includes reserved seating at the event with a visit to Nagano’s world-famous Snow Monkey Park – home to the only troop of monkeys in the world known to bathe in hot springs – and late lunch at one of the region’s best restaurants. This once a year tour is one of our most popular and is sure to leave a lasting impression long after the fireworks fade away!

What's included

  • ✓Reserved seat at the Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival
  • ✓Transportation fee from Nagano to the Snow Monkey Park and between activities/attractions
  • ✓Lunch (vegetarian options are available, please let us know beforehand)
  • ✓Entry ticket to the Jigokudani Monkey Park
  • ✓English-speaking guide

Not included

  • ✕Shinkansen / 'Bullet Train' tickets
  • ✕Dinner (there are many vendors at the festival so you can choose freely from what is available there)
  • ✕Accommodation
  • ✕Additional food, snacks & drinks

Meeting and pickup

  • Your guide will meet you inside the station, in front of large Information Board directly across from the Shinkansen / Bullet Train ticket gates at 11:00. They will be wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag. Please be at the meet-up early so that the tour can depart on-time.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It will be cold in the end of November in Nagano with a possibility of snowfall and temperatures falling below 0°C at night. The cold is especially apparent at night so please wear warm clothes fit for winter. During the fireworks display, you will be sitting for extended periods at which time you might really start to feel cold. Please feel free to bring anything you need to stay warm. During other parts of the tour, you are free to leave anything you don’t need on the tour bus.
  • There will be a lot of walking on paved and unpaved roads so please wear suitable shoes.
  • Guests are required to follow the Snow Monkey Park rules at all times. Guests are not permitted to touch, hold, feed or bathe with the monkeys at any time. There are no barriers separating the monkeys from visitors to the park. Please ensure you keep a minimum distance of 1 to 2 meters between yourself and the monkeys. Your guide will explain the rules prior to entering the park.
  • There are a few days in the year that the monkeys might not come down to the park, arrive late or leave early. While this unlikely, it is possible and is outside of our control.
  • There will be a lot of people leaving for places like Tokyo and Kanazawa after the festival. It is expected to be very busy so be sure to book either your Shinkansen tickets or your hotel in/around Nagano in advance. You can book the following train services after the tour: Nagano: 21:46 – Tokyo: 23:24 – Hakutaka / Nagano: 22:08 – Tokyo: 23:32 – Kagayaki (reserved seats only) / Nagano: 21:21 – Kanazawa: 22:30 – Kagayaki (reserved seats only) / Nagano: 21:54 – Kanazawa: 23:21 – Hakutaka / Nagano: 22:28 – Kanazawa: 23:35 – Kagayaki (reserved seats only)
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for mobility-impaired travellers. Should you have any concerns about your ability to join the tour, please contact us to discuss prior to booking.
  • The remaining amount of time is allocated to free time, meal and transport
  • Please note, there may be possible changes in the itinerary/included experiences due to local events, weather, restaurant availability, or other unforeseeable factors.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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