SNOW MONKEYS, ZENKO-JI TEMPLE & SAKE TOUR

Our longest running and popular tour operates throughout the year and is just one of many that transport you to the monkeys.

HOTARUTEI - Restaurant

Hotarutei is the closest fine dining restaurant to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and one of the most exceptional restaurants in the region.

SMR INFO & GIFT SHOP

Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop is located next to the trail entrance and has you covered for all your monkey needs.

ENZA CAFE

Serving a mixed menu of Japanese and Western favourites, Cafe Enza is located just down from the trail leading to the monkey park.

25 THINGS TO DO AROUND THE PARK & WHERE TO STAY

The monkeys come to the park all year round with each season offering its own reasons to visit and no shortage of nearby accommodation.

Plan Your Visit

(General)

Snow Monkey Park Information & Updates

Nagano’s Jigokudani Monkey Park is home to a particularly curious troop of Japanese m…

(General)

The Snow Monkey FAQs

Located around 50-minutes from central Nagano City, the Jigokudani Monkey Park is ope…

(General / Things to do)

25 Things To Do Around The Jigokudani Monkey Park & Where To Stay

Within easy reach of Nagano Station, the monkey park is one of the region's most popu…

(General)

Snow Monkeys & Their Hot Spring: Why They Love It

The monkeys of the Jigokudani Monkey Park are famous for one big reason - they are th…

(General)

Best Onsen (Hot Springs) Near the Snow Monkey Park

If you're headed to the monkey park then there's a good chance that you're aware of J…

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Snow Monkey Hierarchy: The Top Monkeys

The famous Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani are in fact Japanese macaques. This is a highly…

(General)

When Does It Start To Snow In The Jigokudani Monkey Park?

The monkeys of the Jigokudani Monkey Park are here all throughout the year. However, …

(General)

Information About The Walk To The Snow Monkey Park

Planning a trip to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park? Visiting Nagano's famous monkeys …

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When to See Japan's Famous Snow Monkeys

Most famous for their love of hot springs and antics in winter, the monkeys do in fac…

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Where To Stay Around The Jigokudani Monkey Park

The monkey park is located in the small hot spring village of Kanbayashi Onsen, putti…

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20 Things to Do in Yamanouchi

Best known for it famous hot spring-loving monkeys, Yamanouchi proudly lays claim to …

Tours

Best Selling

(Day Tour)

1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake in Nagano

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyHakuba
Pick-up:
Nagano CityHakuba
Drop-off:
Nagano CityHakuba
¥17,800
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1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyShiga Kogen
Pick-up:
Nagano CityYudanaka/Shibu
Drop-off:
Nagano CityYudanaka/Shibu
¥21,800
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(Spring Only) 1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Cherry Blossoms in Nagano

Spots:
NaganoSnow Monkey
Pick-up:
Nagano City
Drop-off:
Nagano City
¥17,800
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[NOV 23 ONLY] 1-Day Tour: Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival & Snow Monkeys

Spots:
NaganoSnow Monkey
Pick-up:
Nagano City
Drop-off:
Nagano City
¥28,800
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1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Zenkoji Tomyo Lantern Festival

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyHakuba
Pick-up:
Nagano CityHakuba
Drop-off:
Nagano CityHakuba
¥19,800
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(Winter Only) 1-Day Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyNozawa Onsen
Pick-up:
Nozawa Onsen
Drop-off:
Nagano CityNozawa Onsen
¥17,800
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[START FROM NAGANO CITY] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:
NaganoSnow Monkey
Pick-up:
Nagano City
Drop-off:
Nagano CityHakubaNozawa OnsenShiga KogenMadaraoMyoko
¥122,000 ~ / group
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[START FROM HAKUBA] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyHakuba
Pick-up:
Hakuba
Drop-off:
Nagano CityHakubaNozawa OnsenShiga KogenMadaraoMyoko
¥181,600 ~ / group
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(Multi-day Tour)

2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyTakayamaMatsumoto
Pick-up:
Nagano City
Drop-off:
Takayama
¥88,000
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2-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Samurai Experience & Zenkoji 'Shukubo' Stay

Spots:
NaganoSnow Monkey
Pick-up:
Nagano City
Drop-off:
Nagano City
¥48,000 ~
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(Multi-day Tour)

(Green Season) 4-Day Tour from Nagano to Kanazawa: The Ultimate Central Japan Tour

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyTakayamaKanazawaMatsumotoKamikochiShirakawago
Pick-up:
Nagano City
Drop-off:
Kanazawa
¥99,000
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[START FROM NOZAWA/MADARAO] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:
NaganoSnow Monkey
Pick-up:
Nozawa OnsenMadarao
Drop-off:
Nagano CityHakubaNozawa OnsenShiga KogenMadarao
¥170,300 ~ / group
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[START FROM MYOKO] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyMyoko
Pick-up:
Myoko
Drop-off:
Nagano CityHakubaNozawa OnsenShiga KogenMadaraoMyoko
¥179,300~ / group
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[START FROM KARUIZAWA] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyKaruizawa
Pick-up:
Karuizawa
Drop-off:
Karuizawa
¥160,000 ~ / group
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[START FROM SHIGA KOGEN] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyShiga Kogen
Pick-up:
Shiga Kogen
Drop-off:
Nagano CityHakubaNozawa OnsenShiga KogenMadaraoMyoko
¥170,300 ~ / group
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[START FROM MATSUMOTO/AZUMINO] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyMatsumoto
Pick-up:
Matsumoto
Drop-off:
Matsumoto
¥160,000 ~ / group
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(Private Tour, Multi-day Tour)

2-Day Snow Monkeys & Nagano Cultural Tour inc. Luxury Villa Stay

Spots:
NaganoSnow Monkey
Pick-up:
Nagano City
Drop-off:
Nagano City
¥95,000
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(Multi-day Tour)

2-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun Winter Tour inc. Luxury Onsen Hotel

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyShiga Kogen
Pick-up:
Nagano CityHakuba
Drop-off:
Nagano City
¥65,000 ~
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(Multi-day Tour)

2-Day Snow Monkeys & Nagano Cultural Tour inc. Luxury Onsen Hotel

Spots:
NaganoSnow Monkey
Pick-up:
Nagano CityHakuba
Drop-off:
Nagano City
¥70,000 ~
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(Day Tour)

1-Day Tour From Hakuba & Nagano: Nozawa Fire Festival & Snow Monkeys

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyHakubaNozawa Onsen
Pick-up:
Nagano CityHakuba
Drop-off:
Nagano CityHakuba
¥24,500
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(Event Tour)

1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Zenkoji Winter Illumination

Spots:
NaganoSnow Monkey
Pick-up:
Nagano City
Drop-off:
Nagano City
¥19,800
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(Day Tour)

1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snowmobiling in Shiga Kogen

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyShiga Kogen
Pick-up:
Nagano CityHakubaYudanaka/ShibuShiga Kogen
Drop-off:
Nagano CityHakuba
¥26,000/43,000
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How To Get To The Jigokudani Monkey Park

Within easy reach of Nagano City, the Jigokdauni Monkey Park is one of the region's m…

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MADARAO → SNOW MONKEY PARK → MADARAO

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OKUSHIGA → SNOW MONKEY PARK → OKUSHIGA

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK

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KARUIZAWA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3H)→ KARUIZAWA

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LOTTE ARAI(MYOKO) → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ LOTTE ARAI(MYOKO)

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MYOKO → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MYOKO

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ICHINOSE/TAKAMAGAHARA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR) → ICHINOSE/TAKAMAGAHARA (SHIGA KOGEN)

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NOZAWA ONSEN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ NOZAWA ONSEN

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HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ NOZAWA ONSEN

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HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MADARAO

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HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3H)→ MYOKO

(Charter)

HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ ICHINOSE/TAKAMAGAHARA (SHIGA KOGEN)

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HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ OKUSHIGA

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HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ HAKUBA

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ NOZAWA ONSEN

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MADARAO

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MYOKO

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR) → ICHINOSE/TAKAMAGAHARA (SHIGA KOGEN)

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR) → OKUSHIGA

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR) → HAKUBA

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ LUNCH (2HR) → NAGANO STN

(Charter)

NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ NAGANO STN

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Snow Monkey Resorts Fleet of Charter Vehicles

Snow Monkey Resorts operates a fleet of vehicles that can be privately chartered for …

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From Tokyo: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

As one of the world’s great cities, Tokyo offers visitors so many things to do, see a…

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From Hakuba: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

For visitors wanting to visit the Jigokudani Monkey Park from Hakuba, the journey tak…

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From Nozawa Onsen: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

Located 50KM to the north-east of Nagano City, Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort is one of the…

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From Myoko Kogen: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

Located at the southern end of Niigata Prefecture, Myoko borders Nagano and is blesse…

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From Shiga Kogen: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

Nestled within Joshinetsu National Park, Shiga Kogen is not only Japan’s most extensi…

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From Madarao: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

Located 40KM to the north of Nagano City, Madarao Mountain Resort is known for its ch…

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From Takayama: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

Takayama is one of the most popular destinations in Central Japan and a stop on many …

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From Kanazawa: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

Kanazawa is a charming coastal city which, in recent years, has established itself as…

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From Karuizawa: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

As a convenient stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line - which runs from Tokyo to Kanaz…

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From Matsumoto: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

Home to one of Japan's last remaining castles, Matsumoto is one of Central Japan's mo…

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From Kamikochi: How to Get to the Snow Monkey Park

Often described as one of the country’s most beautiful natural treasures, Kamikochi s…

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From Osaka: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

Osaka is one of Japan’s great metropolises offering visitors an endless array of thin…

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From Kyoto: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

As Japan’s capital and residence of the emperor for more than one thousand years – fr…

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From Yuzawa: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

As a stop on the Joetsu Shinkansen line running from Tokyo to Niigata, Echigo-Yuzawa …

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From Mount Fuji: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

Mount Fuji is Japan’s most recognisable and iconic landscape. Standing 3776 metres, i…

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From Nagoya: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

Nagoya is one of Japan’s largest cities and a convenient transport hub when moving fr…

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From Matsumoto Airport: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport – or more simply put, Matsumoto Airport – is located around…

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Nagano Station

Conveniently located in the centre of Nagano City, Nagano Station is the busiest tran…

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Snow Monkey Park Bus Stop

One of the quickest and most convenient ways to access the Snow Monkey Park is by usi…

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Nagano Dentetsu Line (Nagano--Yudanaka/Monkey Park)

Running from Nagano Station to Yudanaka Station, the 'Nagano Dentetsu' or 'Nagano Ele…

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Nagaden Snow Monkey Express Bus Timetable

Nagaden operates a variety of express bus services to some of Nagano’s most popular d…

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Nagano Dentetsu Line Timetable

Running from Nagano Station to Yudanaka Station - the nearest station to the Jigokuda…

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Nagaden Snow Monkey / Shiga Kogen Express Bus

The Nagano Dentetsu company, most commonly referred to simply as Nagaden, operates th…

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Nagaden Local Bus

The Nagano Dentetsu company, most commonly referred to simply as 'Nagaden', operates …

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Nagaden Local Bus Timetable

Nagaden operates a variety of express bus services to some of Nagano’s most popular d…

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Snow Monkey Pass

For visitors to Nagano, the Jigokudani Monkey Park is one of the region’s most popula…

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Nagaden Shiga Kogen Express Bus Timetable

Nagaden operates a variety of express bus services to some of Nagano’s most popular d…
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Charters

Private Charters

MADARAO → SNOW MONKEY PARK → MADARAO

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Madarao
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OKUSHIGA → SNOW MONKEY PARK → OKUSHIGA

Duration:
4-5 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Shiga Kogen
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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK

Duration:
1-2 Hours
Spots:
Nagano, Snow Monkey
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KARUIZAWA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3H)→ KARUIZAWA

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Karuizawa
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LOTTE ARAI(MYOKO) → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ LOTTE ARAI(MYOKO)

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Myoko
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MYOKO → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MYOKO

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Myoko
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ICHINOSE/TAKAMAGAHARA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR) → ICHINOSE/TAKAMAGAHARA (SHIGA KOGEN)

Duration:
4-5 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Shiga Kogen
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NOZAWA ONSEN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ NOZAWA ONSEN

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Nozawa Onsen
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ NOZAWA ONSEN

Duration:
6-7 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MADARAO

Duration:
6-7 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Hakuba, Madarao
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3H)→ MYOKO

Duration:
6-7 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Hakuba, Myoko
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HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ ICHINOSE/TAKAMAGAHARA (SHIGA KOGEN)

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Hakuba, Shiga Kogen
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ OKUSHIGA

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Hakuba, Shiga Kogen
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HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ HAKUBA

Duration:
7-8 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Hakuba
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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ NOZAWA ONSEN

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Nagano, Snow Monkey, Nozawa Onsen
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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MADARAO

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Nagano, Snow Monkey, Madarao
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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MYOKO

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Nagano, Snow Monkey, Myoko
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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR) → ICHINOSE/TAKAMAGAHARA (SHIGA KOGEN)

Duration:
4-5 Hours
Spots:
Nagano, Snow Monkey, Shiga Kogen
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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR) → OKUSHIGA

Duration:
4-5 Hours
Spots:
Nagano, Snow Monkey, Shiga Kogen
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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR) → HAKUBA

Duration:
6-7 Hours
Spots:
Nagano, Snow Monkey, Hakuba
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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ LUNCH (2HR) → NAGANO STN

Duration:
6-7 Hours
Spots:
Nagano, Snow Monkey
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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ NAGANO STN

Duration:
4-5 Hours
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Nagano, Snow Monkey
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Activities

(Nature & Adventure / Wildlife / Snow Activities / Summer Activities / Top Attractions)

Jigokudani Monkey Park

Established in 1964, the Jigokudani Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen, 地獄谷野猿公苑) was c…
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Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop

The Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop is located at the entrance of the trail lead…
(Onsen)

Onsen WakuWaku No Yu

The onsen Wakuwaku-no-Yu is the closest open-air hot spring to the Snow Monkey Park. …
(Arts & Culture)

Shiga Kogen Roman Museum

World famous architect Kurokawa Kishou designed the Shiga Kogen Roman Museum with the…
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Hotels

Hotel / Self-Contained

Hotarutei Villas

Snow Monkey Park
¥35,000 - ¥69,000
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Hotel

Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku

Snow Monkey Park
¥20,000 - ¥100,000
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Kanbayashi Onsen Area

Snow Monkey Park
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Yamanouchi Area - Home of the Snow Monkeys

Snow Monkey Park
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Eat

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HOTARUTEI

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ENZA CAFE

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Events

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Kanbayashi Onsen 'Sendayaki' (Fire Festival)

The Kanbyashi Onsen Sendayaki is a small but fascinating fire festival taking place i…
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Travel Tips

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Spring (March-May) at the Jigokudani Monkey Park

As the weather warm-up in April, and Nagano escapes its long, cold winter, spring off…

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Summer (Jun-Aug) at the Jigokudani Monkey Park

The summer months of June to August at first bring rain and then heat and humidity. A…

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Autumn (Sep-Nov) at the Jigokudani Monkey Park

Autumn is a delightful time at the Jigokudani Monkey Park and throughout Nagano. Thou…

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Winter (Dec-Feb) at the Jigokudani Monkey Park

Nagano's reputation as one of Japan's premier winter destinations is well-established…

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