BLOG

The snow monkey area is regionally known as Kanbayashi Onsen and is home to several high-end Japanese style inns such as HOTEL SENJYUKAKU. It's the most nearby place to stay when wanting to visit the ...

Enza Café is the perfect place to refresh yourself en route to the Snow Monkey Park. The cafe is surrounded by the beautiful forests of Northern Nagano and provides the perfect opportunity to re...

Located only a few minutes walk from both the Snow Monkey Park Bus Stop and the entry of the Snow Monkey Park Trail, Hotarutei is a lunch and dinner restaurant located in a faithfully renovated 170...

The Kanbyashi Onsen Sendayaki is a small but fascinating fire festival taking place in February each year. The event sees members of the ‘Mitake-kyo Chusei-kosha’ – a Shinto sect that worships Mount ...

The famous Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani are in fact Japanese macaques. This is a highly intelligent species of monkey which lives in large troops of over 100 individuals and is what are considered ...

The monkeys of the Jigokudani Monkey Park are here all throughout the year. However, given that they are most commonly referred to as 'snow monkeys', many visitors understandably want to see them...

Planning a trip to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park? Visiting Nagano's famous monkeys is a unique and unforgettable experience. On this page you will find the following information: -- How t...

Most famous for their love of hot springs and antics in winter, the monkeys do in fact come to the park all year round! Each season offers its own reasons to visit. Winter is by far the most po...

The monkey park is located in the small hot spring village of Kanbayashi Onsen, putting multiple guesthouses within easy walking distance. There are some great options in the village while ne...