Groups of wild Japanese monkeys are living in Jigokudani Yaen-koen, which is located in the mountains in Nagano. You can see these famous monkeys all over in the park. They are used to being around people and living as if they are humans. There is an outside hot springs that was made just for the monkeys. In winter, you will see them soaking themselves in the hot water while the snow falls on their heads. Somedays they stay up in the mountains, but hopefully you will be able to see them bathe or swim in the hot springs.
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Even though the monkeys seem friendly, it's important to follow these rules when you go.
- Observe the monkeys from the distance.
- Do not stare them in the eyes.
- Do not put your hands out or try to touch them.
- Do not show or give food to monkeys.
Jigokudani Yaen-koen (Wild Monkey Park in Hell Valley)
Address: Yamanouchi-machi Shimotakai-gun Nagano Japan 381-0401
TEL: 0269-33-4379 / FAX: 0269-33-8521
Access:
[By Train] From JR Nagano Station, take the Nagano Dentetsu train to Yudanaka. From Yudanaka, take a bus or taxi to Kanbayashi Onsen. From there, it's about a 15 min walk to the Jigokudani Yaen-koen entrance.
[By Car] Get off the Joshinentsu Highway at Shinshu Nakano I.C. onto Route 292. Drive the road to Kanbayashi onsen (*this road may be closed during winter) and park the car in the toll parking lot. It's about a 15 min walk to Jigokudani Yaen-koen entrance.
Hours: Summer (4-10) 8:30am - 5:00pm / Winter (11-3) 9:00am - 4:00pm
Admission: Adult 500yen Child 250yen
