Jigokudani
Snow Monkey Park
Amid the snowy landscape, wild Japanese macaques, known as "snow monkeys," soak in steaming hot springs. At Jigokudani Monkey Park, you can see these charming creatures that captivate travelers from all over the world. Daisei Taxi offers private transfers to Jigokudani Monkey Park from Nagano Station and from your hotel in Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen or Shiga Kogen. You can also combine your visit with a stroll through the hot spring towns of Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen, or a visit to Zenkoji Temple.
Travel notes
・About 50 minutes by car from Nagano Station to the trailhead of Jigokudani Monkey Park (Snow Monkey Park).
・From the trailhead, walk 30–40 minutes one way through the snowy forest. Wear non-slip shoes and warm clothing in winter.
・Wild snow monkeys bathe in the hot springs. January and February are the best months. ・Opening hours: 9:00–16:00 (November–March), 8:30–17:00 (April–October). Open every day.
・Admission fees will be revised on 1 December 2026. Please check the official website for the latest prices. When crowded, visitors without a date-specified web ticket (on sale three months ahead) may not be admitted.
・The monkeys are wild, so please do not touch or feed them. On some days few monkeys may appear.
・Daisei Taxi takes you to the trailhead and back to your hotel, and can combine your trip with Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen or Zenkoji Temple.
※Hours and fees may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
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