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Jigokudani Yaen Koen
The only place in the world where monkeys take a hot spring.
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Yakiniku Botanen
Matsumoto Station, Nagano
Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ), Yakiniku/Steak
78.53 km
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Trattoria&Pizzeria&BAR LOGIC Nagano
Nagano, Nagano
Italian, Italian/French
31.73 km
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Japanese Cuisine Shunka
Nagano, Nagano
Kaiseki (course menu), Japanese
31.65 km
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Hikariya Nishi
Matsumoto Station, Nagano
French, Italian/French
77.45 km
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Since 1970, when a picture of monkeys in a hot spring was featured on the Life Magazine, the park has drawn many visitors. Especially during the Nagano Winter Olympic Games in 1998, many foreigners from all over the world were attracted to this unique spot. Wild monkeys around the area are fed and visible throughout the year. But they are taking a hot spring mostly in winter and are reluctant when weather is getting warmer. In winter you need to wear cold-proof clothes because it is freezing. As for accommodations, Kanbayashi Hot Spring Resort and Yudanaka Hot Spring Resorts are recommended due to their good accessibility.
Address
Jigokudani Yaen Koen
6845, Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano
Access from major landmarks
Tokyo Station - Jigokudani
From Tokyo Station to Nagano Station
One hour twenty minutes (via JR Hokuriku Shinkansen)
From Nagano Station to Yudanaka Station
Forty-five minutes (via Nagano Electric Railway Nagano Line)
From Yudanaka Station to Kanbayashi Onsen
Forty minutes (via bus) or ten minutes (via taxi)
From Kanbayashi Onsen to Jigokudani
Approx. Thirty minutes by walk
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