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Nagano with Friends: Jigokudani

January 2013 1 min read Jigokudani Monkey Park (Snow Monkey Park), Nagano Prefecture

Let us continue our adventure story in Nagano with dear Dreamy‘s drawing. If you missed the previous episode, it is here. We are going to watch the famous Jigokudani monkeys bathing in onsens …

Let’s Go!

Dreamy Nagano Departure

Arriving at Jigokudani

Dreamy Nagano Departure

Let’s annoy the little monkeys…:)

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As you can see, they welcome photographers with quick uppercuts in the face here. So be careful if you plan to visit the park … monkeys are certainly not the best friends of man 😉

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Let’s look for more stories with Dreamy in Nagano ! ^^

Useful Information

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Important

This is a wildlife area—monkeys can be aggressive; keep distance, don’t try to touch/annoy them, and watch your face and belongings (the post mentions quick uppercuts). Best viewing is often in colder months when they’re more likely to use the hot spring. Expect an outdoor walk on a forest path; wear good shoes and warm layers in winter.

📍Location: Jigokudani Monkey Park (Snow Monkey Park), Nagano Prefecture
🚃Getting There: From Tokyo: take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then the Nagano Dentetsu (Nagano Electric Railway) to Yudanaka or Kanbayashi Onsen area, then a local bus/taxi to the trailhead and walk ~30–40 minutes through the forest to Jigokudani Monkey Park. From Nagano City (nearest major city): train (Nagano Dentetsu) to Yudanaka + bus/taxi to the park entrance, then the same walk.
⏱️Time Needed: Half day (about 3–5 hours including transit from Nagano Station and the walk), or 2–3 hours on-site if you’re already nearby
👥Crowds: Often crowded
🥾Effort: Some walking required

Nagano with Friends: Jigokudani

Let’s Go!

Arriving at Jigokudani

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