The snow monkeys show a variety of facial expressions throughout the four seasons. Observe them in their natural habitat as you stand at the edge of the wild. Since its opening in 1964, Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Wild Snow Monkey Park) is known by people far and wide as a place where the intriguing natural habitat of Japanese macaques can be observed year-round. Jigokudani (lit. Hell’s Valley) is located in the Yokoyu River valley, which originates in Shiga Kogen National Park in northern Nagano prefecture. The monkeys live amongst the bountiful, though unforgiving, natural habitat found here. The monkeys are known for bathing in the onsen (hot spring) during the cold winter months, and in recent years people around the world have come to know and adore them as the “Snow Monkeys.” Many researchers and photographers also often visit the area giving way to numerous accomplishments. How to access Jigokudani Yaen-Koen By train or express bus Tokyo Hokuriku shinkansen (via Nagano) Kagayaki, Hakutaka, Asama 79 min. on the fastest train Tokaido shinkansen Nozomi 52 minutes Chuo Main Line Express 2 hours 43 minutes Hokuriku shinkansen 15 minutes on the fastest train Hokuriku shinkansen 48 minutes on the fastest train Shin Osaka Kanazawa Toyama Nagano Dentetsu Express 38 minutes 15 minutes by bus Kanbayashi Onsen bus stop Express bus to Shiga Kogen 41 minutes Shiga Kogen Express bus to Shiga Kogen 34 minutes 35 minutes on foot Nagano Sta. Jigokudani Yaen-Koen ※When taking the express bus from Nagano station’s east exit or Iiyama station, please get off at the “Snow Monkey Park” bus stop. Iiyama Sta. Yudanaka Sta. Nagoya ACCESS Jigokudani Yaen-Koen, Inc. 6845 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano 381-0401 TEL.0269-33-4379 / FAX.0269-33-8521 http://jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/ By car Fujioka JCT Chuo 156km Hokuriku 180km Kan-Etsu 51km Okaya JCT Koshoku JCT Joetsu JCT Kanazawa Higashi JCT Meishin 110km Ken-O 40km 65km Joshinetsu 120km Kita-Kanto/ Kan-Etsu 68km Tohoku 40km Kan-Etsu 28km Nagano 76km Joshinetsu 28km Joshinetsu 61km Hokuriku 175km R292 8km Kanbayashi Onsen Parking lot 30 minutes on foot Chuo 162km Chuo 26km Tomei 14km Shinshu-Nakano IC Jigokudani Yaen-Koen P Maibara JCT Komaki JCT Tsurugashima JCT Hachioji JCT Iwafune JCT Suita IC From Tochigi Utsunomiya IC From Tokyo Nerima IC Takaido IC Nagoya IC From Osaka/Kanazawa From Nagoya JIGOKUDANI YAEN-KOEN WILD SNOW MONKEY PARK since 1964 April – October: 8:30 – 5:00 November – March: 9:00 – 4:00 Open year-round ※As the animals are wild there are times when none are present in the park. Hours of operation General admission Group admission (20 people or more) Adults (age 18 and older) 800yen 680yen Children (age 6 and older) 400yen 340yen Entrance fee (tax included)
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The snow monkeys show a variety of facial expressions throughout
the four seasons.Observe them in their natural habitat as
you stand at the edge of the wild.
Since its opening in 1964, Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Wild Snow Monkey Park)
is known by people far and wide as a place where the intriguing natural
habitat of Japanese macaques can be observed year-round.
Jigokudani (lit. Hell’s Valley) is located in the Yokoyu River valley, which
originates in Shiga Kogen National Park in northern Nagano prefecture.
The monkeys live amongst the bountiful, though unforgiving,
natural habitat found here. The monkeys are known for bathing in
the onsen (hot spring) during the cold winter months, and in recent years
people around the world have come to know and adore them as
the “Snow Monkeys.” Many researchers and photographers also often visit
the area giving way to numerous accomplishments.
How to access Jigokudani Yaen-Koen4~10月頃8:30~5:00/11月~3月頃9:00~4:00定休日なし
信州・地獄谷野猿公苑へのアクセスBy train or express bus
By car
TokyoHokuriku shinkansen (via Nagano) Kagayaki,
Hakutaka, Asama79 min. on the fastest train
Tokaido shinkansen Nozomi52 minutes
Chuo Main Line Express
2 hours 43 minutes
Hokurikushinkansen15 minutes
on the fastest train
Hokurikushinkansen48 minutes
on the fastest train
Shin Osaka
Kanazawa Toyama
Nagano Dentetsu Express38 minutes
15 minutes by bus
Kanbayashi Onsen bus stopExpress bus to
Shiga Kogen41 minutes
Shiga Kogen
Express bus to Shiga Kogen
34 minutes 35 minutes on foot
FujiokaJCT
Chuo156km
Hokuriku180km
Kan-Etsu51km
OkayaJCT
KoshokuJCT
JoetsuJCT
KanazawaHigashiJCT
Meishin110km
Ken-O 40km
65km
Joshinetsu120km
Kita-Kanto/Kan-Etsu68km
Tohoku40km
Kan-Etsu28km
Nagano76km
Joshinetsu28km
Joshinetsu61km
Hokuriku175km
R2928km
Kanbayashi Onsen Parking lot
30 minutes on footChuo162km
Chuo26km
Tomei14km
Shinshu-Nakano IC Nagano Sta.
JigokudaniYaen-Koen
JigokudaniYaen-Koen
※When taking the express bus from Nagano station’s east exit or Iiyama station, please get off at the “Snow Monkey Park” bus stop.
JIGOKUDANI YAEN-KOENWILD SNOW MONKEY PARK since 1964
April – October: 8:30 – 5:00November – March: 9:00 – 4:00 Open year-round※As the animals are wild there are times when none are present in the park.
Hours of operation
General admission Group admission (20 people or more)
Adults (age 18 and older) 800yen 680yen
Children (age 6 and older) 400yen 340yen
Entrance fee
(tax included)
NO
Keep as much distance as possible between yourself and the monkeys, and do not touch or scare them.
NO
Do not show or give them any food.
NO
Do not bring dogs, cats, or other pets inside.
The official mascot of Jigokudani Yaen-Koen
Points to remember when observing Japanese macaques
OKPhotography (camera and video) is permitted.
● Placing a camera in the water, the use of drones and selfie sticks, or any other special filming equipment is prohibited.
● When filming, place as much distance as possible between yourself and the monkeys, and do not bring your camera or mobile phone too close to the monkeys.
Be careful when filming
Observe the behaviors of each individual monkey
within the troop.
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P
P
Yaen-Koen parking lot
Snow Monkey Park bus stop
Bus ticket sales office (winter only)
To Shiga Kogen
Enza Café
Soba Roku
Shiga KogenRoman Museum☎0269-33-8855
Crystal Terrace Restaurant☎0269-33-8822
Sunadome bus stop
Kanbayashi Onsen bus stop
Korakukan☎0269-33-4376
Jigokudani parking lot (charge)☎0269-33-5733
Yaen-Koen walking trail entrance
Snow Monkey Resort information & gift shop
C
B
A
Nagano Dentetsu Yudanaka station
Onsen-ji Temple
To Nagano, Iiyama, Nozawa onsen
Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku
1.6km/25 minutes on foot
15 minutes on foot
Only standard cars can pass (no passage during winter)
Jigokudani Yaen-Koen
※ This bus does not stop at the B bus stops.
Yellow Line
⇔ [ ]
Jigokudani spring
☎0269-38-1736
☎0269-33-3551
☎0269-38-1724
☎0269-38-1739
Please get off the bus at Kanbayashi Onsen bus stop
※Shiga Kogen line
Please get off the bus at Snow Monkey Park Please get off the bus at Snow Monkey Park
Blue Line Orange Line
Hotarutei
100m
200m
KanbayashiOnsenYudanaka ⇔ [ ] Snow Monkey Park/
Shiga KogenYudanaka ⇔ [ ] Snow Monkey Park/
Shiga KogenNagano
⇔ [ ] Snow Monkey Park/Shiga Kogen
Nazawa/Iiyama
Park map
Monkeys are the closest animals to humans. They resemble humans in many ways including the shape of their hands and how they use them and the contour of their faces. They also have features unique to monkeys such as the shape of their hind feet and how they use them. Please try and observe the differences between the bodies of people and other animals.Japanese macaques live in groups called “troops,” and are highly social animals. The monkeys depend upon and support each other. Observe the behaviors of each individual monkey within the troop.
Observation notes
Hours of operationHours of operation during the summer months are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (winter hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.), however even during the hours the park is open the monkeys are not always present. The hours of operation are only a guideline. The Japanese macaques found at Yaen-Koen are wild animals. Depending on the weather, the hours of operation are subject to change without prior notification. When you visit please make your plans with some allowance in your schedule.
Clothing and footwearPlease dress accordingly and wear the appropriate footwear for the weather.In particular, during the winter there is a large amount of snowfall and occasionally a chance of a blizzard. Please dress in appropriate clothing to protect you from the cold.Snow is removed from the roads and footpaths and anti-slip solvent is applied, however when there are frozen patches they are extremely slippery. We therefore recommend bringing snow boots or crampons with you. (Leather shoes, sneakers, high heels, etc. are extremely dangerous.)
Toilet facilitiesThere are no toilets along the way between Kanbayashi Onsen and Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (a roughly 30 minute walk over approx. 2km). Please use the toilets found at the Jigokudani Yaen-Koen parking lot or inside Jigokudani Yaen-Koen.
Transportation and parkingWe ask that guests use public transportation as much as possible as there are limited spaces available in the parking lot. *The route from Shibu Onsen is closed during the winter (December – March).
To the visitors of Jigokudani Yaen-Koen
We appreciate your cooperation to ensure a safe observation experience.