What date is the best chance to see the snow monkey? how far from Kyoto to Osaka international airport?

The best chance to see the snow monkeys is when you visit Jigokudani Monkey Park, especially during the winter months when they're often seen soaking in the hot springs. Also, the distance from Kyoto to Osaka International Airport (KIX) is around 49 km.

First time ever inquiring about travel plans to Japan and was hoping to get some answers on if getting a round trip to and from there is included in the travel plans or not.

Yes you are able to book at your convenience if the travel dates fits your plans. We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 400 is required to confirm your space.

Do you stay in hotels on this tour? If so, what grade hotels? 3 star? 4 star? I am a solo traveler. Do you have a single room option? If so, how much extra does that cost? I am a vegetarian? Can you accommodate that if I indicate this when I book the tour?

The hotels used for the trip accommodations would be between 3-4 star hotels. The single supplement is subjected to availability and the cost for the single supplement would be USD 1340. We can arrange the food as per your dietary requirements. Once you make the booking do let us know on the dietary details.

Premium Highlights of Japan

9 days

•

From Tokyo to Kyoto

4.5

300 traveler reviews

View all
View all

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

Travel inspiration for similar adventures
Alerts of the newest adventure deals

Plan your adventure:

Platinum Operator: Intrepid Premium
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
Ages 15+

Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

Day 1
Tokyo
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with trip leader and fellow travelers
Day 2
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a traditional local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of Asakusa
- Sensoji Temple visit
- Authentic samurai experience at historic dojo
- Sumida River cruise
- Dinner at traditional local restaurant
Landmarks
Sensoji Temple
Sumida River
Day 3
Kamakura
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Traditional rickshaw tour of Kamakura
- Jufukuji Temple visit
- Eishoji Temple visit
- Kawakita Film Museum visit
- Kotoku-in (Giant Buddha) visit
- Enoden train ride
Landmarks
Jufukuji Temple
Eishoji Temple
Kawakita Film Museum
Kotoku-in
Day 4
Yamanouchi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner of seasonal wild plants, fresh local vegetables and natural river fish from the Chikuma River)
Included Activities
- Group hike to Jigokudani Monkey Park
- Snow monkey observation and bathing experience
- Onsen (hot springs) experience at accommodation
- Group dinner featuring seasonal wild plants, fresh vegetables, and local river fish
Landmarks
Jigokudani Monkey Park
Day 5
Kanazawa
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kenrokuen Garden visit
- Nagamachi Samurai District walking tour
- Higashi Chaya District exploration
Landmarks
Kenrokuen Garden
Kanazawa Castle
Nagamachi Samurai District
Higashi Chaya District
Day 6
Kanazawa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Kanazawa meal prepared during market and cooking experience)
Included Activities
- Omicho Market visit and guided tour
- Sushi making experience with local guide at their kitchen
- Group meal featuring prepared dishes
Landmarks
Omicho Market
Day 7
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Arashiyama walking tour including Togetsu-kyo Bridge
- Bamboo Grove visit
- Tenryu-ji Temple visit
- Kameyama-koen Park visit
- Kyoto Yuzen dyeing workshop with traditional craftsmen
- Gion night walk (geisha district)
Landmarks
Togetsu-kyo Bridge
Bamboo Grove
Tenryu-ji Temple
Kameyama-koen Park
Gion
Tatsumi Bridge
Hanamikoji Street
Day 8
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Group farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
- Traditional Japanese tea ceremony with hands-on experience
- Group farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Nishiki Market - shopping and dining from one of the hundred shops and restaurants
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Nishiki Market
Day 9
Kyoto

Landmarks
Sensoji Temple
Sumida River

Landmarks
Jufukuji Temple
Eishoji Temple
Kawakita Film Museum
Kotoku-in

Landmarks
Jigokudani Monkey Park

Landmarks
Kenrokuen Garden
Kanazawa Castle
Nagamachi Samurai District
Higashi Chaya District

Landmarks
Omicho Market

Landmarks
Togetsu-kyo Bridge
Bamboo Grove
Tenryu-ji Temple
Kameyama-koen Park
Gion
Tatsumi Bridge
Hanamikoji Street

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Nishiki Market

What's Included

Expand All

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Intrepid Premium

4.5

(300 reviews)

Number of tours

218

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

84%

For over 30 years we've been taking travellers around the globe. That's over...

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Reviews from other tours by Intrepid Premium

Tour Operator
4.5

Carol
September 28th, 2025
5.0
So much of a tour is who your guide is. Luckily, we had Ken and the tour was fabulous. We would not have changed a...
Show more
Neil
November 18th, 2023
5.0
We had an amazing holiday. Japan was all we had hoped for. The group worked so well, we all got on and became good...
We had an amazing holiday. Japan was all we had hoped for. The group worked so well, we all got on and became good friends. Shingo, our guide was totally great. He was so pleasant and helpful. His English not brilliant but he did a great job. We felt maybe a little more information on places and sights might have been good. He was constantly helping us all and looking after us. He made great suggestions for meals and always checked up on us all, even when we split into smaller groups for the evening. He went way beyond what he could have done and made everyone feel safe and well looked after. He even helped booking all our onward travel and ensured we were all ok on the day. Wonderful man!! The hotels were nice, if a little small with almost no storage in most of them! Breakfasts were generally very good. We saw and did so much. In fact, we felt sometimes it was a little too much to fit into each day, and either missed some things out or were too rushed, missing stopping and looking at leisure at things and shops etc. Shingo was so patient, even when we caused him to run a little late! Due to distances covered we spent a lot of time travelling which was an interesting experience. Just meant time at destinations was a little short. As Most of us were older we all felt very tired at the end of each day and struggled especially when we had to carry back packs whilst waiting to be reunited with luggage. Dont know what the answer is, if extra days added, then expense goes up. If itinerary cut back, then Interesting sights missed out! Overall, a truly great trip. We enjoyed it all!Show more
Sam
August 3rd, 2023
5.0
I had a wonderful time on this trip - Japan was incredible. Very full, but excellent itinerary - this trip is packed...
Show more
Review collected by Intrepid Premium

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Upcoming departures

From Saturday
7 Mar, 2026
To Sunday
15 Mar, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $8,065 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
14 Mar, 2026
To Sunday
22 Mar, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,395 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
21 Mar, 2026
To Sunday
29 Mar, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,395 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Wednesday
25 Mar, 2026
To Thursday
2 Apr, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,395 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
28 Mar, 2026
To Sunday
5 Apr, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,610 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Wednesday
1 Apr, 2026
To Thursday
9 Apr, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,680 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
4 Apr, 2026
To Sunday
12 Apr, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,610 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
11 Apr, 2026
To Sunday
19 Apr, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,755 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
9 May, 2026
To Sunday
17 May, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,755 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
16 May, 2026
To Sunday
24 May, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,755 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
23 May, 2026
To Sunday
31 May, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,610 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
13 Jun, 2026
To Sunday
21 Jun, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,395 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
27 Jun, 2026
To Sunday
5 Jul, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,185 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Wednesday
22 Jul, 2026
To Thursday
30 Jul, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,185 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
22 Aug, 2026
To Sunday
30 Aug, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,185 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
5 Sep, 2026
To Sunday
13 Sep, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,395 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
12 Sep, 2026
To Sunday
20 Sep, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,395 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
26 Sep, 2026
To Sunday
4 Oct, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,610 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Wednesday
30 Sep, 2026
To Thursday
8 Oct, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,610 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
3 Oct, 2026
To Sunday
11 Oct, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,755 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Wednesday
7 Oct, 2026
To Thursday
15 Oct, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,755 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
10 Oct, 2026
To Sunday
18 Oct, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,755 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Wednesday
14 Oct, 2026
To Thursday
22 Oct, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,610 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
17 Oct, 2026
To Sunday
25 Oct, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,395 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
24 Oct, 2026
To Sunday
1 Nov, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,395 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
7 Nov, 2026
To Sunday
15 Nov, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,185 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
14 Nov, 2026
To Sunday
22 Nov, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,185 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
21 Nov, 2026
To Sunday
29 Nov, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,185 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
28 Nov, 2026
To Sunday
6 Dec, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,185 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
5 Dec, 2026
To Sunday
13 Dec, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,185 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
From Saturday
19 Dec, 2026
To Sunday
27 Dec, 2026
This departure date is not available or sold out
Sold out
From:
US $7,185 per person
See Similar Tours For These Dates
30 Other Unavailable Departures

Why book with TourRadar?

Trusted and vetted operators
Rated excellent on
Best price guarantee

24/7 customer support
Earn $50 in travel credits
Free eSim with every purchase

To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits