Let's go see the Snow Monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park! Jigokudani Monkey Park's Japanese macaques are considered the world's only wild monkeys known to bathe in hot springs, making them a globally rare sight and a popular tourist attraction drawing many international visitors. Why not take a peek into this monkey paradise? Enjoy the scenery unique to winter.
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The Highlight
- The popular Snow Monkey Tour! Departing from Kanazawa★
- Seeing the monkeys relaxing in the warm hot spring makes us relaxed too~
For lunch, Kuri Okowa(Chestnut rice) is prepared!
This tour is conducted in Japanese. We provide translation devices for foreign language support.
The Experience
<Jigokudani Monkey Park> Jigokudani Monkey Park is a facility where you can observe monkeys in a very natural setting. There are no fences separating humans and monkeys, allowing visitors to freely observe them in the same space.
Located at an 850m height, snow accumulates in winter and temperatures drop below -10 degrees Celsius. To survive this severe natural environment, Japanese macaques developed the wisdom to soak in hot springs to ward off the cold.
Then in 1970, when a photograph of monkeys bathing in hot springs appeared on the cover of the American magazine LIFE, tourists from around the world began flocking to see the snow monkeys.
<Notes>
- The Japanese macaques at Jigokudani Monkey Park are wild animals. Even in winter, they often do not bathe in the hot springs when it is warm. Please be aware that you may not always see monkeys bathing in the hot springs.
- We offer “PokeTalk” translation devices for foreign language support.
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 07:20Depart from Kanazawa Station (West Exit) ※Please arrive at meeting point 15 minutes before departure time
- Lunch: Chestnut Rice at Obuse Sakurai Kanshodo Hokusai-tei (For 1 hour)
- ★Snow Monkey (For 140 mins) at Jigokudani Monkey Park - Free Stroll
- 18:50Arrive at Kanazawa Station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
We might cancel the tour if we do not have at least 20 participants by 10 days before the scheduled departure.
This tour is conducted in Japanese. We provide translation devices for foreign language support.
Important Booking Information
- Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
- Due to traffic or other reasons, the duration of visits at each destination may be shortened, and arrival times may be delayed.
<Rules for safe and enjoyable observation>
- Do not show or give food to monkeys.
- Do not touch or scare monkeys.
- Do not stare into a monkey's eyes from close range.
- Observe from a distance without getting too close.
<Rules for safe and enjoyable photography>
- Photography with cameras, video cameras, etc., is permitted. Using flash is also acceptable.
- Specialized shooting methods such as bringing cameras into the bath, using drones, or employing selfie sticks are prohibited.
- When taking photos, please maintain a distance and avoid bringing cameras, smartphones, etc., too close to the monkeys.
<About Clothing and Footwear>
- From the bus parking lot to the park entrance, it's about a 40-minute walk one way along a gentle mountain path (approximately 2 km).
- Frozen areas are extremely slippery, so please wear winter boots such as rubber boots or snow boots, or carry simple crampons.
- Due to the busy season, you may need to wait in line to enter the park (no priority entry).
- Please prepare warm clothing and gear.
- Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)