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4 hours (Approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Japan’s Nagano prefecture is widely regarded as the country’s winter capital, due to its snowy landscapes and premium ski spots. Visit one of Japan’s most famous winter spots on a 3.5-hour tour of Jigokudani Monkey Park from Shimotakai-gun. Marvel at red-faced Japanese macaques as they bathe in steaming ‘onsen’ (hot springs) and follow walking trails rife with flora and fauna.
- 3.5-hour tour of Jigokudani Monkey Park from Shimotakai-gun
- Escape the city and explore one of Japan's most famous winter spots
- Marvel at furry Japanese macaques as they bathe in steaming onsen
- Follow walking trails surrounded by local flora and fauna
- Sample sake and beer manufactured at a local brewery
- Small-group tour limited to eight people
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Your tour begins outside the ticket gate at Yudanaka station at 1pm, when you’ll greet your guide and complete the short journey to Jigokudani Monkey Park.
On arrival, you’ll follow a walking trail and learn about local flora and fauna from your guide. Observe the red-faced, fur-covered Japanese macaques (aka snow monkeys) as they bathe in the steaming waters of natural hot springs.
On arrival, you’ll follow a walking trail and learn about local flora and fauna from your guide. Observe the red-faced, fur-covered Japanese macaques (aka snow monkeys) as they bathe in the steaming waters of natural hot springs.
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Jigokudani Fountain is blowing high. Jigokudani means Hell Valley in Japanese, Jigokudani Fountain is designated as a national natural monument. The hot spring that gushes from the bottom of the river is a natural fountain that can be up to 20 meters high. It’s dynamic landscape is also great!
Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Located in the Yokoyu River Valley at an altitude of 850m, the Jigokudani Yaen Koen is known as "Hell Valley" due to the steep cliffs and steam emitting from the springs. It's buried in snow for a third of the year but is a paradise for the monkeys of Nagano area as they enjoy bathing in the hot springs to warm up.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Shibu Onsen is a historic and attractive hot spring town in Yamanouchi, which has retained a traditional atmosphere. Nestled in a small valley, Shibu Onsen is spread out on a gentle slope beside the Yokoyugawa River, with Yudanaka Onsen located below and the Jigokudani Monkey Park above.
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