Jigokudani Monkey Park
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If you're planning a trip to Japan, you should visit Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano Prefecture. This snow monkey park lets you see Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, up close. The best part of this experience is watching these monkeys relax in steaming hot springs. It's especially amazing to see them surrounded by white snow in the winter. The park also has beautiful forest trails, perfect for a peaceful hike, and even for spotting other wild animals. After your walk, you can check out the gift shop and the information center to learn all about these wild monkeys and their animal welfare. Whether you visit in the snowy winter or during the lush green seasons, Jigokudani Monkey Park will be a memorable part of your trip to Japan.
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Jigokudani Monkey Park, National Route 292, Maruike, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai County, Nagano Prefecture, Chubu Region, 381-0401, Japan
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Why people love Jigokudani Monkey Park
Carolina *********
5 Jan
We are very happy with our trip! Winter is definitely the best time to go! The trip is long but going up, fighting the ice, seeing the monkeys and going down the mountain is once in a lifetime. I recommend buying the taxis for your shoes or renting boots!
Klook User
4 Jan
it was easy finding the bus and tour guide (shin) at the love object in shinjuku-ku even when there's other tours going on nearby! there is a flag held up throughout our tour that helped us find Shin. the meal was smaller than i thought but had different foods that were delicious! the bus rides were easy and comfortable. the staff were respectful and kind. the hike was not too bad although it was a little slippery at some points. the monkeys were so playful and ran around everywhere! it was a beautiful hike and the scenery was well worth the trip.
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Lai ********
4 Jan
The walk up was icy and slippery but it was a lovely picture up there. Worth every penny.
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Salina *******
4 Jan
incredible day. guided were great. So many Snow Monkey’s. thoroughly recommend- though buy ice shoes as it’s very slippery.
Пользователь Klook
4 Jan
we had an amazing day! The guides were very nice and knowledgeable, great lunch location as part of this tour, worth the price. If you are going in winter prepare good winter boots, we saw many people struggling to go up to the monkey onsen because they were wearing sneakers.
Susi ****
4 Jan
cool.. enjoy.. nice view.. tour guide also helps.. tour guide takes good photos
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EE ********
4 Jan
eeing the snow monkeys were indeed the highlight of the tour. However, the trip to Zenko-ji was another highlight as this 7th century temple is beautiful. With the folklore shared out by Kay regarding the temple (my groups’s tour guide for first half of the tour), it made joining the tour worthwhile vs visiting such a historical site on your own. The other highlight worth mentioning was lunch at Hotaru-Tei was simply fantastic and delicious. The Snow Monkey Park experience is worth the 25 mins hike up. Beware of falling snow from the trees during winter season, although they add onto the overall experience + the scenery was straight out of a movie set. Do be in appropriate shoes when hiking up during snowy season as the trail is iced up with a mix of sleet + snow + mud. Seeing the monkeys uncaged, roaming freely and dipping in the onsen made the trip worthwhile. The monkeys are very calm around the crowd but do take heed of the advice provided by the tour guided! This tour is highly recommended!
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Jay ****
3 Jan
This was an unforgettable experience! I was initially worried as the bus ride was long, but ultimately, it was worth it. The scenery while hiking to the monkey park was amazing, and the monkey park itself was a unique experience where we got to see many monkeys! Do note that the walk is quite long and wear slip-proof boots for a much easier experience.
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Things to do at Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
Explore the Yama no Well Steam Area
Just a short walk from Jigokudani Monkey Park, you'll find the Yama no Well Steam area. Here, you can see amazing natural hot springs and steaming pools. In winter, the mist from the hot springs looks magical with the snow all around. This special place adds to the fun of watching the snow monkeys take their baths nearby.
Visit Shiga Kogen Ski Resort
Why not mix your trip to Jigokudani Monkey Park with skiing at Shiga Kogen Ski Resort? You can enjoy amazing mountain views and modern facilities like ski lifts and comfy lodges. It’s the ideal winter trip where you can ski in the morning and see snow monkeys in hot springs in the afternoon.
Walk Through the Forest Trails
Near Jigokudani Monkey Park, there is a beautiful forest trail that is great for a peaceful hike. You can walk through the quiet woods and see other wild animals that live in the park. If you love calm walks and want to see more of the snow monkeys' natural home, this is a perfect activity for you.
Relax at Shibu Onsen
After seeing the hot springs monkeys, relax in the old hot spring town of Shibu Onsen. This cute village has many ancient hot springs, each known for its different healing powers. Walk through the pretty streets in your cotton robe and soak in the calm waters.
Explore Zenko-ji Temple
Visiting the historic Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano is a great addition to your trip to see the snow monkeys. Zenko-ji is one of Japan's oldest and most important temples, where you can explore beautiful gardens, and see ancient buildings. It's a fun and interesting experience that adds a lot to your adventure.