Jigokudani Monkey Park

Nicoflamme 99 in the last week

We loved this place. We went there during the winter in January and were afraid that there would be too many tourists but it was alright. You have a small hike from the parking of 20-25min and just this is already really nice to do. Beautiful views in a snowy forest. There were so many monkeys it was impressive. It’s really magical with those hot onsen and all the monkeys walking around. Be careful and don’t touch them though ! Vibes are immaculate

Phil E. a week ago

A day trip from Tokyo and turned out to be the best part of my visit to Japan. Nice 3.5 hour bus ride through the mountains north of Tokyo. Slight disappointment was that it was too warm for the snow monkeys to get into the water but they were out and about everywhere. Calm animals but don’t bother them as they can become aggressive when provoked.

Drew Carroll a week ago

This is a really well run and maintained park. The monkeys are amazingly docile because of the complete lack of interaction with humans over the years. In winter, they bathe a lot in the pool constructed for them which is very cute. You can get very close so there's lots of opportunities for great pictures. It's a long cold walk, but the path up the mountain is well maintained. It's well worth it! You don't often get the opportunity to see nature this up close and personal. They close at 4PM so don't start your walk too late!

Danny Leong a month ago

Definitely worth a visit amidst the touristy feel. It’s been warm the last few days, hence not icy and more like muddy. But safer to walk, did not need spikes. We were lucky to have a few of them, especially the grandfather (last photo) in the on a warm day. On the way down don’t forget to stop by at Enza Cafe for their homemade apple pie…. Simply awesome…

Joel Chia 2 months ago

Winter January 2024 Walking up the snowy track was breathtaking. Amazing view and many beautiful scenery for photo shooting. It's 1.8km one way and takes about 45 minutes. However, give it extra for taking photos. Once you've reached the top, the village is spectacular, and every step you've climbed is worth it. The monkeys are friendly. However, do not carry food or drink as the smell or aroma may attract them. There'll be T&C at the ticket counter for patrons to take cautions when visiting. I would recommend this place to visit, especially when you've not seen monkeys in hot spas before. And definitely the view and scenery.