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They do so to ward off the cold—Jigokudani's harsh, high-altitude landscape is covered in snow for four months out of every year and winter temperatures drop to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Advertisement ...
While Jigokudani Monkey Park is open year-round, winter is the best time to visit. Not only is the area more picturesque when it is covered with snow, but the snow monkeys are more likely to soak ...
The Snow Monkey Express Train is a quick and easy way to travel from Nagano to the Jigokudani Monkey Park. It takes just about half the time that the local trains do, and costs just 100 Yen more ...
During the Winter Season, from November to March, it’s open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Walking to the park Make sure you have sturdy hiking shoes suitable for the season to avoid accidents.
The Jigokudani Monkey Park is open all year round but the best time to see this unique wildlife moment is in winter. That’s only because the sight of these macaques enjoying a hot bath in a snow ...
The icy, sometimes slushy winter trail in warmer months is an easy hike from the parking lot to the Joshinetsu Kogen’s entrance. The macaques are spread out through the entire park.