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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Introduction
Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with trip leader and fellow travellers
Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of Asakusa
- Visit Sensoji Temple (oldest temple in Tokyo)
- Authentic Samurai Experience at family-owned dojo with 400+ years of operation
- Sumida River Cruise
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Sensoji Temple
Asakusa
Sumida River
Day 3
Tokyo to Kamakura
Tokyo to Kamakura
Included Activities
- Traditional rickshaw tour
- Jufukuji Temple
- Eishoji Temple
- Kawakita Film Museum
- Kotoku-in Buddha visit
- Enoden traditional railway ride
Landmarks
Jufukuji Temple
Eishoji Temple
Kawakita Film Museum
Kotoku-in
Day 4
Tokyo to Yudanaka
Tokyo to Yudanaka
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner at accommodation featuring seasonal wild plants, fresh local vegetables and natural river fish from the Chikuma River)
Included Activities
- Group hike to Jigokudani Monkey Park
- Snow monkey viewing
- Onsen experience
- Group dinner at accommodation
Landmarks
Jigokudani Monkey Park
Day 5
Tokyo to Kanazawa
Tokyo to Kanazawa
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- Train to Kanazawa
- Visit Kenrokuen Garden (Japan's most celebrated landscape garden)
- Walk by former Kanazawa Castle
- Explore Higashi Chaya District
Landmarks
Kenrokuen Garden
Kanazawa Castle
Higashi Chaya District
Day 6
Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Traditional Kanazawa meal prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Omicho Market visit with local guide
- Traditional Kanazawa cooking class and lunch
- Architect-led walking tour of traditional and modern machiya
Landmarks
Omicho Market
Day 7
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Kanazawa to Kyoto
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- Arashiyama walking tour
- Togetsu-kyo Bridge visit
- Tenryu-ji Temple visit
- Kameyama-koen Park visit
- Traditional Japanese tea ceremony
- Gion geisha district visit
- Hanamikoji Street walk
Landmarks
Arashiyama
Togetsu-kyo Bridge
Tenryu-ji Temple
Kameyama-koen Park
Gion
Hanamikoji Street
Day 8
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Group farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
- Group farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Nishiki Market visit
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Nishiki Market
Day 9
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

Landmarks
Sensoji Temple
Asakusa
Sumida River

Landmarks
Jufukuji Temple
Eishoji Temple
Kawakita Film Museum
Kotoku-in

Landmarks
Jigokudani Monkey Park

Landmarks
Kenrokuen Garden
Kanazawa Castle
Higashi Chaya District

Landmarks
Omicho Market

Landmarks
Arashiyama
Togetsu-kyo Bridge
Tenryu-ji Temple
Kameyama-koen Park
Gion
Hanamikoji Street

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Nishiki Market

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Kenneth4.0•April 2026
An excellent guide, very good logistics overall for accommodation and transfers. However there was too much walking...
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Carol5.0•September 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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Neil5.0•November 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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