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.

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Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with trip leader and fellow travelers
Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of Asakusa
- Sensoji Temple visit
- Authentic Samurai Experience at family-owned dojo
- Sumida River Cruise
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Sensoji Temple
Day 3
Tokyo to Kamakura
Tokyo to Kamakura
Meals
Breakfast
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- Rickshaw tour of Kamakura
- Jufukuji Temple visit
- Eishoji Temple visit
- Kawakita Film Museum visit
- Kotoku-in temple and giant Buddha visit
- Enoden electric railway ride
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Jufukuji Temple
Eishoji Temple
Kotoku-in
Kawakita Film Museum
Day 4
Tokyo to Yudanaka
Tokyo to Yudanaka
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Seasonal wild plants, fresh local vegetables, and natural river fish from the Chikuma River)
Included Activities
- Hike to Jigokudani Monkey Park
- Snow monkey observation
- Onsen experience at accommodation
- Group dinner at accommodation
Landmarks
Jigokudani Monkey Park
Day 5
Yudanaka to Kanazawa
Yudanaka to 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
Kanazawa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Kanazawa meal prepared during sushi making experience)
Included Activities
- Omicho Market tour with local guide
- Sushi making experience and lunch
- Architect-led walking tour of traditional and modern machiya
Landmarks
Omicho Market
Day 7
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arashiyama walking tour
- Togetsu-kyo Bridge visit
- Tenryu-ji Temple visit
- Kameyama-koen Park visit
- Traditional Japanese tea ceremony
- Gion night walk and geisha district exploration
Landmarks
Togetsu-kyo Bridge
Tenryu-ji Temple
Kameyama-koen Park
Gion
Day 8
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Group farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
- Group farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Nishiki Market visit and dining
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Nishiki Market
Day 9
Kyoto
Kyoto
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Breakfast

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Sensoji Temple

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Jufukuji Temple
Eishoji Temple
Kotoku-in
Kawakita Film Museum

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Jigokudani Monkey Park

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Kenrokuen Garden
Kanazawa Castle
Nagamachi Samurai District
Higashi Chaya District

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Omicho Market

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Togetsu-kyo Bridge
Tenryu-ji Temple
Kameyama-koen Park
Gion

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Fushimi Inari Shrine
Nishiki Market

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Kenneth
April 6th, 2026
An excellent guide, very good logistics overall for accommodation and transfers. However there was too much walking...
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Carol
September 28th, 2025
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...
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Neil
November 18th, 2023
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

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Natalie
Asked on July 17th, 2025
What date is the best chance to see the snow monkey? how far from Kyoto to Osaka international airport?
Tour Details
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written July 2025
  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.
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Jorge
Asked on December 26th, 2023
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.
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written December 2023
  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.
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Amelia
Asked on December 7th, 2023
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?
Accommodation
Meals
Single supplement
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written December 2023
  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.

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