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November.30.2020
COVID-19 Update for Nagano, Japan: Monday 30th November 2020
Looking for information and updates about the impact of COVID-19 in Japan? Our ‘Clean Green & Healthy’ page includes a dedicated ‘COVID-19 Update’ page which we update each week or whenever m... -
October.30.2020
Looking for Cheap Shinkansen Tickets? Use Our Step-by-Step Guide to Access Savings of up to 50% Online!
Japan’s rail system is famous throughout the world for its efficiency, speed and comfort. A pleasure to use it does not however come cheap - particularly the ‘shinkansen’ (Bullet Train) syste... -
October.29.2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: JR East Welcome Pass 2020 – A Great Deal for Foreign Residents of Japan!
Foreign residents of Japan can currently take advantage of some great deals through the ‘Go To Travel’ campaign, with savings of up to 50% of your travel cost available! In addition, Japan Rail (... -
September.30.2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
It’s important to start this blog by saying that at this time, travel to Japan for tourism purposes remains extremely difficult and for nationals of many countries, impossible. In total, as of Se... -
September.16.2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
Over the past week, the temperature has certainly
begun to drop here in Nagano. The days remain pleasant and warm but the heat and
humidity of summer have gone, and nights are starting to feel cr... -
September.11.2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: ‘Go To Travel’ Extended to Tokyo as of October 1st 2020
As highlighted in our recent blog article – ‘#SNOWMONKEYRESORTS LOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?’ – Japanese citizens and foreign residents of Japan are currently eligible for by s... -
August.31.2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
For our friends living in Japan, you have no doubt heard of the national 'Go To' campaign by now. Under that campaign, those living in Japan – including Japanese citizens and foreign residents – ... -
August.13.2020
Using the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Visit Nagano & Central Japan – 50% Discounts Available from August 20th!
With the summer holidays in full swing, it’s a great time to visit Central Japan and escape the intense heat and humidity of the coastal cities. Though also hot during the day, Nagano and Central... -
July.30.2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Relax & Renew in the Hot Springs of Central Japan
When planning your travel in Central Japan,
we recommend staying in the region’s many outstanding hot spring towns. Known
as ‘onsen’ in Japan, natural hot springs are found throughout the prefect... -
July.16.2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Kusatsu Onsen – One of Japan’s Most Famous Hot Spring Towns
Lying nearby Karuizawa, Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan’s most famous ‘onsen’ (hot spring) towns. For many if not most Japanese, the town is instantly recognisable due to its immense ‘yubatake’, an... -
July.13.2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Eat, Shop, Play – Visit Karuizawa
Nestled high in the mountains between Tokyo and Nagano, Karuizuawa is a small resort town that attracts visitors at all times of year. Notably cooler than Tokyo in summer, beautiful in spring and... -
July.09.2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Clean Green & Healthy – Discover the Spirit of the 1998 Olympics
In our recent blog article ‘Clean Green & Healthy – Get Outdoors & Get Back to Nature!’, we promoted Central Japan’s outdoor destinations as great options when planning your future travel... -
July.06.2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Clean Green & Healthy – Get Outdoors & Get Back to Nature!
When thinking about your future travel to Japan, it’s a
great time to consider heading outdoors and exploring some of Japan’s beautiful
natural landscapes. Whether you are first-time visitor or s... -
July.03.2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Clean Green & Healthy – Discover Central Japan
When researching and planning a visit to Japan, understanding the regions and which areas are nearby others, can be a little confusing – particularly for first-time visitors.
While some n... -
July.01.2020
25 Things To Do In & Around Karuizawa
Some people come to Nagano for the winter sports scene, other for the history, culture and nature. Then again, some just come to soak in the rich, nourishing waters of the hot springs or perhaps ... -
July.01.2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Clean Green & Healthy – Accessing Medical Assistance in Japan during COVID-19
In anticipation of the borders opening in future
and travel resuming under the cloud of COVID-19, one of the most important
questions travellers can ask is, should I need it, what access will I h... -
June.29.2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Clean Green & Healthy – Choosing your Accommodation in Japan
When considering your future travel to Japan, one of the biggest decisions is where to stay and what to expect once you arrive.
Japan is one of the cleanest countries and hygiene-focused ... -
June.26.2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Clean Green & Healthy – When Can I Travel to Japan & is it Safe?
At the time of writing, entry to Japan is still banned for many foreign passport-holders. There is however conversation about how and when entry bans will be lifted with a strong focus on opening... -
June.24.2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Clean Green & Healthy Japan
As announced in our recent blog, our website has been updated to include a section dedicated to COVID-19 including pages intended to help you make an informed decision about travelling to Japan. ... -
June.22.2020
Snow Monkey Resorts Update: Introducing our Dedicated COVID-19 Information Pages
In response to the ongoing impact of coronavirus on global tourism, we have revised our website to include information and updates regarding COVID-19.
From our homepage you can access our... -
June.12.2020
25 Things To Do In & Around Kusatsu Onsen
One of Japan’s most famous hot spring towns, Kusatsu Onsen sits high in the Joshintesu Kogen National Park. Located at an altitude of around 1200 metres, the town is fed a copious amount of volca... -
June.10.2020
How to Get to Karuizawa
Located approximately 170km to the north-west of Tokyo, Karuizawa is a small mountain resort town popular with Tokyo-ites and international visitors alike.
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June.01.2020
How to Get to Kusatsu Onsen
As one of Japan’s most famous hot spring towns, visiting Kusatsu Onsen is well-worth the effort. Located high in the mountains of the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, Kusatsu sits among a dramatic and... -
May.14.2020
From Karuizawa: How to Get to the Snow Monkey Park
As a convenient stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line - which runs from Tokyo to Kanazawa via Nagano - Karuizawa is a popular mountain town for both Japanese and international visitors. In summer, ... -
May.14.2020
Karuizawa Station
Located approximately 170km to the north-west of Tokyo, Karuizawa is a small mountain resort town popular with Tokyo-ites and international visitors alike.
Known for its cooler climate in s... -
September.21.2019
[START FROM NAGANO CITY] Private Snow Monkey Tour
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September.15.2019
[START FROM KARUIZAWA] Private Snow Monkey Tour
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June.04.2019
SNOW MONKEY RESORTS WINTER TOURS & CHARTERS! START PLANNING YOUR NAGANO SKI & SNOWBOARD ADVENTURE FOR WINTER 2019/20!
Winter is never far away – or at least never out of mind – here in Nagano. With the past winter having come late but then refusing to call it quits, and ultimately blessing us with a massive amoun... -
June.03.2019
NAGANO’S BEST SPRING/SUMMER TOURS! COMBINE TOURS & CREATE YOUR OWN MULTIDAY PACKAGE!
As Nagano’s No.1 tour operator, Snow Monkey Resorts continues to welcome new and old friends into the region, as more and more people discover the seasonal beauty of Central Japan. There’s never a... -
May.25.2018
Karuizawa Prince Hotel Snow Resort
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May.20.2018
Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
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May.15.2018
Old Karuizawa Ginza Street
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May.10.2018
Harunire Terrace
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May.08.2018
Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-yu
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May.05.2018
Shiraito Falls
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May.02.2018
Kusatsu Onsen
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May.01.2018
Kusatsu Onsen ‘Yubatake’
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May.01.2018
‘Yumomi’ Performance
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April.30.2018
Onioshidashi Volanic Park
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April.25.2018
Mount Shirane
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April.20.2018
Shiga Kusatsu Kogen Route
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April.10.2018
Manza Onsen
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April.05.2018
Minakami Onsen
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March.31.2018
Shima Onsen
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March.25.2018
Ikaho Onsen
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March.20.2018
Myogi Shrine
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March.15.2018
Gunma Safari Park
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March.10.2018
Tomioka Silk Mill
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January.21.2018
How To: Introducing the Hokuriku Arch Pass
Japan Rail offers a range of passes to international visitors that offer fantastic convenience and savings. While the full Japan Rail (JR) Pass is well-known and well-used by foreigner travelers in ... -
June.02.2017
Kusatsu Onsen Area
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June.01.2017
Karuizawa Area
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May.25.2017
Manza Onsen Area
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May.20.2017
Shima Onsen Area
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May.15.2017
Ikaho Onsen Area
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May.10.2017
Minakami Onsen Area
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September.06.2010
Ueda Sanda Festival
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