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7 must see spots in Nagano

Looking for things to do in Nagano? Nagano is a large prefecture with many historical architectures, such as castles, temples, shrines and post towns. Here is the spots thats you don't want to miss for Nagano Travel.

Jigokudani Yaen Koen, Zenkoji Temple, Togakushi, Matsumoto Castle, Suwa Grand Shrine, Naraijuku, Tsumagojuku.

Jigokudani Monkey Park

Travel Information

Jigokudani Monkey Park (地獄谷野猿公苑) is where you can see snow monkeys in Onsen. It is located Jigokudani Onsen in Nagano prefecture. It is the facility for preserving and studying wild Japanese Macaque, a.k.a. Snow Monkey.
Snow Mokeys enjoy Onsen through all seasons.
There are many Onsen which also available to see wild Snow Monkeys in Onsen, but Jigokudani is one of the most certain spot which you can always enjoy them in Onsen. They make Onsen looks so relaxing especially during the winter with heavy snow.

Tourist Info.
Admission: 500 yen.
Open: 9:00 to 16:00
Snow Mokeys in this park are wild animal. DONOT give them any foods.
Parking closed in Winter. Park at Uebayashi Onsen.

Access
0. at Nagano Station
1. use Naganodentetsu Nagano Line to Yudanaka Station (46 min.)
2. use bus to Uebayashi Onsen.
3. walk (40 min.)


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