This was an unforgettable day! The bus ride was clean and comfortable and as a solo traveller I had my seat row to myself which is always a nice bonus (seats were assigned so make a note when reserving if you need a specific seat). Lunch was delicious and well timed during the voyage. The snow monkey park was next and WOW! The park itself was spectacular and truly exceeded my (already high) expectations. I could’ve stayed all day and would’ve loved just a little longer here. If you are not comfortable with a 40-60 minute walk on the snow/ice to get to the park, I would avoid this activity; we had fresh powder so it wasn’t too slippery but I imagine it would be incredibly slippery without the fresh snow. The tour did offer crampons for an additional ¥1300 if you need them- if you think you may need them, definitely get them! We next visited the Kamakura Snow Dome Village at which the mountains and natural scenery were my highlights as it is a very small area- but a beautiful resting point nonetheless! The drive home took a little longer due to traffic but they accommodated by adding an extra rest stop to grab snacks or use the washroom. It is a long day, but if you want to see the monkeys it is absolutely worth the long journey! I will never forget this day. My guide Yumi and her assistant Yasu as well as our drivers were incredibly kind, informative, and approachable. There was no point in the day where I didn’t know exactly where I needed to go or what I needed to do. I also loved that you get to enjoy the monkey park independently rather than at the pace of the group! Overall, a fabulous day tour for anyone that feels confident about 40-60 minutes of icy hiking/walking both to and from the monkeys.