Jigokudani Yaenkoen

Jigokudani Yaenkoen

Jigokudani Monkey Park is located in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture within the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, at an elevation of 850 meters in a harsh environment. This area is covered in snow for a third of the year and is characterized by steep cliffs and the steam rising from hot springs, earning it the name "Jigokudani," meaning "Hell Valley." However, for Japanese macaques, this is a paradise, and since the park's opening in 1964, the sight of monkeys bathing in the hot springs has drawn attention from around the world. In spring, you can observe baby monkeys, in summer, playful juvenile monkeys, in autumn, the season of love, and in winter, monkeys enjoying the hot springs. With no cages or fences, visitors can see them in their natural state up close. Many researchers and photographers also visit, achieving numerous successes in their work.

Basic Information

Spot Name
Jigokudani Yaenkoen
Location
〒381-0401 6845 Heion, Yamanochi Town, Shimo-Takai District, Nagano Prefecture 
Access
Get off at Yudanaka Station on the Nagano Electric Railway Nagano Line, then take a bus for 15 minutes.
15 km from Shinshu Nakano IC, approximately 20 minutes.
Parking
Parking available
Business Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (closed), from November to March 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Regular Holiday
None
Fees
Adults (18 years and older) 800 yen, Children (elementary to high school students) 400 yen, Children (under 6 years old) free.
Contact Information
Phone Number:0269-33-4379
Official Website

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Jigokudani Yaenkoen Movies

【長野・地獄谷野猿公苑】猿が入る雪景色の露天風呂はお猿さんも驚くにぎわい 子猿がめちゃかわいい Snow Monkey Park, Nagano, Japan
【長野旅行】地獄谷野猿公苑と八幡社に行く! 1泊2日で長野県を観光してみた! 2日目編【長野市・山ノ内町】
【リアルな海外の反応】世界が絶賛した驚きの光景!!野猿の姿にタイムズ紙も感動!地獄谷はすべて外国人!!長野 地獄谷野猿公苑 猿の温泉 スノーモンキー 大人気!!
【リアルな海外の反応】外国人 大 大感激!!!世界でここだけの光景にやっとたどり着いた!!!温泉に入る猿はほんとうに可愛かった!!!素晴らしい日本の旅に感動 スノーモンキー パーク 温泉猿
【長野県観光】地獄谷野猿公苑には温泉に入るサルや温泉を飲むサル!世界初![Nagano Prefecture Tourism] Monkeys bathing in hot springs
【長野県】地獄谷野猿公苑で野生の猿に癒される旅【日本一周女子ひとり車中泊旅Vlog】
<後編>長野に行ってきた!地獄谷のおサルさん&ソラテラス雲海待ち♪
【長野】お猿のお風呂【地獄谷】
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