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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Monkey Grooming

Japanese Snow Macaque

Jigokudani Onsen

Monkey Scratching Head

Japanese snow monkey

Young monkey playing

Monkey Stare

Resting monkey

Japanese Monkey At Jigokudani

Baby Monkeys Bathing

Visitors Of Jigokudani Monkey Park

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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.

Boardwalk over wetland

Suzurikawa ski village

Ayako and Mitsuko on the lift

Boardwalk

Painting Japanese mountain landscape

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