Winter Tips for Visiting the Jigokudani Snow Monkeys in Nagano
Jigokudani Monkey Park is a famous location in Japan where snow monkeys openly bathe in natural hot springs in the winter. It’s located in the Yokoyu-River Valley in Nagano Prefecture and is part of Joshinetsu Kogen National Park. Winter is the best time to visit, as they turn to the hot spring to keep warm in the harsh winter months. Top Tips for Visiting Jigokudani in Winter #1. Dress appropriately: Temperatures in Jigokudani can drop significantly—sometimes as low as -15…