Matsumoto castle and snow monkeys sightseeing February 11 (Saturday) Matsumoto/Kanbayashi Onsen, Nagano

See Matsumoto castle; one of the most beautiful and most visited original castles in Japan.

An easy 30mins trek to see the wild "but really cute" Japanese snow monkeys enjoying the natural hot spring.

A must see and visit places...

A brief description of what will happen on the event:

Group photo at Matsumoto castle

• Meet in Shinjuku at 6:45am • Get on the bus • Catch up on your sleep or chat with other members • Stop for breakfast on the way • Arrive at Matsumoto castle around 10:30am • Sightseeing • Get on the bus at 12pm • Have lunch (not provided) around 1am on the way to Jigokudani monkey park • Arrive in Kanbayashi Onsen around 2pm • Trek to Jigokudani monkey park (30mins) • See the wild Japanese snow monkeys enjoying the natural hot spring • Try/enjoy the local onsen in the area after seeing the snow monkeys • Trek back to Kanbayashi onsen (30mins) • Get on the bus at 4:30pm • Stop for dinner on the way • Arrive back in Shinjuku around 9pm

Price: 10,000yen

Price includes;
• Private bus transportation (round-trip) • Entrance fee to Matsumoto castle • Entrance fee to Jigokudani monkey park • Accident insurance • Tour guide

Discount;
• Regular (1,000yen) *Joined a TG trip 5 times or more

Take note of the following:

Group photo at Jigokudani park

• Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions, and other unavoidable circumstances.
• Matsumoto castle is the most beautiful and most visited original castles in Japan.
• Snow monkeys is one of the must see and visit tourists spots in Japan.
• The trek is very easy so don't worry if you think you are unfit.
• Gortex trekking shoes are recommended for trekking.
• Sports shoes are okay if you bring an extra pair of socks and walking shoes.
• Final details will be sent to the participants two days before the event.
• Maximum of 28 people.

What to wear/bring:

• Winter/warm/thermal/extra clothes • Ski jacket/pants • Winter hat • Winter gloves • Trekking shoes (sports sneakers OK) • Comfortable thick socks • Hat • Sunglasses • Sunscreen • MP3/iPod player • Book (to read on the bus) • Camera • Cellphone • Cash

Check URL's for:

• Meeting spot • Train times and conections • Matsumoto castle • Jigokudani monkey park