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Japan Snow Monkey Park near Nagano

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Winter in Japan is the best time to see the snow monkeys bathing in the hot water. The Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen) near Nagano is perfect for this kind of photography and observing this special event.

Photography Tips

Come very early or very late to avoid crowds. Take a tele lense to make close up pictures.

Travel Information

From Tokyo take the train to Nagano. From Nagano take the bus to snow monkey park. From the bus stop, walk 2 km to the park

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor A decent amount of people

Best Timing Daytime in winter

Sunrise & Sunset 06:28 - 16:35 | current local time: 19:33

Photo Themes makaken schneeaffe snow monkey wildlife

Locations Nagano prefecture Yamanochi snow monkey park

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