Things to do in Hirao

Jigokudani, which translates to “hell’s valley”, is famous for its Onsen (natural hot spring baths). It is also the only place in Japan where wild Japanese macaque take baths in the hot spring water. Although they specifically enjoy the warmth of the Onsen in winter, the monkeys of Jigokudani stay at the park all year round (I don’t know if they would stay there if they were not fed everyday by the park keepers!).
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Baby Monkeys Bathing

Japanese Monkey At Jigokudani

Monkey Stare

Jigokudani Onsen

Japanese snow monkey

Monkey Scratching Head

Resting monkey

Japanese Snow Macaque

Young monkey playing

Visitors Of Jigokudani Monkey Park

Monkey Grooming

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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Nagano-ken
City : Yamanouchi-machi
District : Hirao

Getting around

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A short cable-car ride from the village brings you to a charming network of easy hiking trails bringing you to the pond area.

Ayako and Mitsuko on the lift

Boardwalk over wetland

Boardwalk

Painting Japanese mountain landscape

Suzurikawa ski village

Painting the ski hill

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Address

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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Nagano-ken
City : Yamanouchi-machi
District : Hirao

Getting around

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Japan > Chubu area > Nagano-ken > Yamanouchi-machi > Hirao