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Snow Monkey Park

$6timer icon3h
Adventurous tag iconAdventurous
Sandra Japan expertCurated by Sandra, Japan expert
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“To visit Snow Monkey Park as a day trip from Tokyo, take the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station (1.5 to 2 hours). From Nagano, transfer to the Nagano Dentetsu Line to Yudanaka Station (45 minutes). At Yudanaka, take a local bus or taxi to Kanbayashi Onsen, which is the closest stop to the park. Finally, walk 30 minutes along a forest trail to reach the park entrance.”

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“If you don't want to get overwhelmed by logistics, take an organized day tour from Tokyo. As always, you can find top-rated, vetted options from our curators in the links section.”

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  • Name: Monkey Park, Zenko-ji, and Sake Full-day,
    Tour duration: 3h
    Tour price: from $6
  • Name: Private Park Tour with Sake & Onsen,
    Tour duration: 3h
    Tour price: from $6
  • Name: Private 2-day Nagano Tour,
    Tour duration: 3h
    Tour price: from $6

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Highlights
checkmark grey iconNature preserves
checkmark grey iconMonkeys
checkmark grey iconWildlife preserves
checkmark grey iconUnique landscapes
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Sandra
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70+ destinations visited
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Jigokudani Yaen-Koen is a famous wildlife park renowned for its wild Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, which are often seen bathing in the hot springs (onsen) during the winter months.

These intelligent and playful creatures are the only monkeys in the world who enjoy bathing in hot springs, making this park a unique destination for nature lovers and photographers alike.

The park is set in the mountains of the Nagano Prefecture, surrounded by steep cliffs and dense forests, providing a serene and picturesque backdrop to the unique spectacle of snow monkeys enjoying the warm waters amidst the snow.

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