Snow Monkey Park — Local services in Yamanouchi

It’s not that easy to go this place, but it’s worth it. From the starting point, you will need to walk a distance of 1.6km for about 25 minutes. We went during winter time, so an appropriate shoes and outfit is needed. There’s a rental shop where you can rent a winter shoes and a coat too in case you came unprepared. (800¥ each for shoes and coat) The entrance fee for an adult was 800¥. After you went back to the starting point. There’s a near small restaurant where you can eat. I recommend you choose the ramen!

The sight of the monkeys enjoying their hot spring bath and playing with each other was a rare moment that you can only see in this place. The monkeys are also cute and they’re...

Didn’t know what to expect what way beyond any expectations I had! Be prepared if you take the bus that’s it’s a nearly 2km walk uphill with steps so it can be difficult for some. I highly recommend arriving for opening or just before as it does fill up pretty quick, we got there at 9am and while there was a fair amount of people there it was well spread out to enjoy the views and take photos. After the park on the walk down there was some great little restaurants to stop in for coffee or some great Ramen. Definitely a place to check out!

Big Tip! Come in the fall, winter and spring. When they have abundance of food they don’t come down from their regular area up the...

I went to this place in December end during winter. Its a very beautiful place. All the monkeys we’re resting and shivering in cold. Need to walk around 40 minutes from the bus stop. The time is based on how fast you manage to walk in snow. Its not easy to walk as the path is slippery. Need proper crampons and outfit especially gloves. There is also a rental shop where winter gadgets are available.

The entrance fee for an adult was 800JPY. After you went back to the starting point. Near the parking there is a small restaurant. I would recommend you to eat ramen...