Where to Drink: the 7 Best Winter Activities Worldwide

1.1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $151Our pick

Review of Nagano’s 8-hour tour to Zenko-ji, a sake tasting, local lunch, and Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, with practical tips for winter visitors.

“Tom was a great and informative guide. It was a large group. We got split between two guides. Tom kept things moving and peppered the trip with informational tidbits. One major recommendation - dress warmly and consider renting spikes before you enter the snow monkey park… the path was hella icy”

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2.Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 8 - 12 hours · from $135

Review of Nagano’s snow monkey, Zenkoji Temple, lunch, and sake day trip, with practical advice on price, walking, timing, and winter conditions.

“We had a fantastic day with our guide Hiroshi, his knowledge was great. The temple visit and sake tasting left us wanting to return and spend more time in the area. Lunch was delicious and the monkeys were very entertaining.”

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3.Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 162 reviews · 1 hour · from $35Best value

Queenstown Ice Bar review: enjoy cocktails in hand-carved ice surroundings, warm gear, friendly staff, music, photos, and great central access.

“Something you need to experience during your stay in Queenstown✨”

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4.Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $337

Review of Nagano’s private snow monkey, Zenko-ji, Obuse, sake, and onsen tour, with practical advice on price, timing, transport, and seasons.

“Great tour. We really enjoyed the Jigokudani Monkey Park. Our tour operator and driver were the best.”

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5.From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys and Zenko-ji Day Trip & Sake

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 10 hours · from $135

Review of a Nozawa Onsen day trip to the Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji, local lunch, and sake tasting, with practical winter tips.

“Lin is an excellent guide! Knowledgeable in the variety of subjects throughout the tour, speaks at least 3 languages, and educates the clients with her gentle demeanor and engaging personality. She is a real gem, and it was a pleasure to spend the day with her.”

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6.Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

See Nagano’s snow monkeys, Zenkoji Temple, Shibu Onsen and more on a private, flexible day trip from Tokyo or Nagano.

“Amazing Snow Monkey Tour with Sikandar! Our private tour from Tokyo to the Snow Monkey Park was fantastic! Our driver, Sikandar, was incredibly friendly, professional, and accommodating. The drive was smooth, and he even gave us an extra 3 hours at no additional charge, allowing us to explore at our own pace. The Snow Monkey Park was magical—watching the monkeys soak in the hot springs was unforgettable. Sikandar made sure we had plenty of time and shared helpful tips to make the experience even better. Having a private car made the journey so much easier than public transport. If you’re looking for a stress-free, comfortable, and well-organized trip, this is…”

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7.Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $160

Review of Nagano’s snow monkey, Obuse, Hokusai, sake, and lunch tour, with practical advice on price, walking, timing, and winter conditions.

“Fue uno de los mejores días de mi vida. Un bonita experiencia comida deliciosa, senderos hermosos.”

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