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Nagano
Tourist Attractions
Jigokudani Monkey Park
4.58 12A spot where you can closely observe the natural behavior of wild Japanese macaques.
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Jigokudani Yaen Koen is a rare sightseeing spot in Japan where you can observe wild Japanese macaques up close. In particular, the sight of monkeys soaking in hot springs has drawn strong attention from Japan and abroad. The park was created without altering the natural environment, so visitors can also enjoy the scenery and observe plants and animals other than the monkeys. This article introduces the charms of Jigokudani Yaen Koen, how to enjoy it, and recommended spots nearby. Use this guide for your trip, and you’ll be able to enjoy Jigokudani Yaen Koen to the fullest.
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Nagano is the mountainous escape that’s enclosed by the 3 ranges of the Japan Alps. The area is hugged by rolling peaks, and remarkable natural backdrops as far as the eye can see. Not to be missed, there are even historic temples and shrines, plenty of places to stay and shops that await.
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A Free Travel to Nagano in Winter to See Wild Japanese Macaques Loving Bathing in Hot Springs and Living in Jigokudani Monkey Park!
An around 90-minute train ride on the Nagano Shinkansen (now a part of the Hokuriku Shinkansen) can take us from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, where we can take another train by the Nagano Electric Railway to get to Yudanaka Station. The station is close to the entrance of Jigokudani (hell valley), which is a paradise on earth for Japanese Macaques loving bathing in onsens (Japanese hot springs). Tourists from Europe and America have given the macaque inhabiting this area an affectionate nickname “snow monkey”.
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