Visit the Snow Monkeys in Japan
Visit the Snow Monkeys in Japan
A valley in Nagano where one night is worth more than a hundred photos.
Nagano's best-kept overnight secret.
The monkeys don't care you came all this way.
The monkeys don't care you came all this way.
That's exactly why you should go.
That's exactly why you should go.
ADMISSION
ADMISSION
¥800 / $5 USD
OPEN
OPEN
Year-Round
Year-Round
TRAIL
TRAIL
1.6km
1.6km
TROOP SIZE
TROOP SIZE
160 Monkeys
160 Monkeys
PLAN YOUR VISIT
The monkeys are the reason. The valley is the reward.
The monkeys are the reason. The valley is the reward.
Most visitors come for a morning. Those who stay understand.
Most visitors come for a morning. Those who stay understand.
Why Snow Monkey Guide
Your independent guide to the snow monkeys.
Your independent guide to the snow monkeys.
Independent research, honest advice — every route, timing tip, and accommodation recommendation is based on real research.
Independent research, honest advice — every route, timing tip, and accommodation recommendation is based on real research.
Independent research, honest advice - every route, timing tip, and accommodation recommendation is based on real research.
No Guesswork
No Guesswork
Verified routes & costs
Verified routes & costs
Overnight Requirement
Overnight Requirement
Firsthand Only
Firsthand Only
Honest Advice
Honest Advice
JOS Certified
JOS Certified
“The Snow Monkey Guide helps English-speaking travelers understand Jigokudani Yaen-Koen well enough to appreciate it.”
“Written for travelers who understand that one night in the valley is worth more than a hundred photographs.”
“The Snow Monkey Guide helps English-speaking travelers understand Jigokudani Yaen-Koen well enough to appreciate it.”
Japan Onsen Society, Est. 1999
Japan Onsen Society, Est. 1999
NAVIGATION
NAVIGATION
Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Best Time to Visit
Getting Here
Getting Here
Where to Stay
Where to Stay
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