See the Bathing Snow Monkeys
See the Bathing Snow Monkeys
Wild Japanese snow monkeys bathe in the hot springs at this nature park
Jigokudani Yaen-koen is a nature park where you can observe wild Japanese macaques—better known as snow monkeys— in their natural habitat. Observe their fascinating social structure as the monkeys roam free and, in winter, often bathe in the hot spring water. The park features exhibits on snow monkey biology and behavior, as well as opportunities to learn about nature in the area.
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| Availability | Year-round |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Fee | Adults: 800 yen, children (elementary, junior high, or high school students): 400 yen; groups (20 people or more): adults: 680 yen, children: 340 yen *School group discounts available *50% discount for visitors with a disability certificate *Children under 6 years old are free (they must be accompanied by an adult) |
| Inquiries | Jigokudani Yaen-koen, Inc. |
| Phone | (+81) 0269-33-4379 (Japanese) |
| webmaster@jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp (Japanese) | |
| URL | http://en.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/ |