Shiga Kogen Snow Monkey Show Ticket with Dinner in Nagano – Rakuten Exclusive!
Overview
Enjoy an exciting traditional Japanese monkey performance, Saru-Mawashi, while savoring a delicious dinner! Experience a stage performance full of laughter, surprises, and heartfelt moments at the famed winter resort of Shiga Kogen. Don’t miss this unique and unforgettable show!
Highlights
- Enjoy the Japanese traditional art performance!
Key Information
Important Information
Using tickets: your e-ticket voucher requires an internet connection to use, and should only be redeemed by staff (click here for how to use) • Each reservation is for one person, so if you are making a reservation for multiple people, please book the corresponding number of seats. • Children aged 0 to 5 are free of charge. No meals or seating will be provided in this case. • After registration on the day of the event, you will be given a meal voucher. Drinks are available for an additional charge. • Allergy accommodations are not available. • Extra food and drinks are available for an additional charge. • Last order is at 20:00, the restaurant will be closed at 20:30 Precautions • Do not touch the monkeys. • Do not enter the roped-off area. • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. • Do not make eye contact with the monkeys (in the monkey world, eye contact is a sign of aggression).
Booking
Description
Dates in 2025 January 27 (Monday), January 29 (Wednesday), January 31 (Friday) Times 18:00–20:00 (about 2 hours)
The world-famous "Snow Monkeys" are a rare species known for their unique habit of soaking in hot springs during the winter, much like humans do! Since ancient times in Japan, monkeys have been believed to have the ability to care for horses, cure their ailments, and were regarded as protectors of horses.
Additionally, monkeys were valued during exorcisms and rituals for warding off evil at the stables in samurai households, and there was a Japanese tradition where monkeys would dance in front of the stables during the New Year.
Monkey performances existed in castle towns throughout Japan during the Edo period.
It is also recorded that when Ieyasu Tokugawa (a Japanese Shogun) entered Edo, his horse fell ill with a leg disease, and the illness was cured through a monkey handler's exorcism ritual.
Book now to experience the tradition of Japanese monkey performances, a bond built on trust between monkeys and humans, who have shared their lives together since ancient times and continue to do so today.
