NAGANO JAPAN

SNOW MONKEY RESORTS
AREA MAP

• 1. Snow Monkey Park

  

  Located near the base of the Joshinestu Kogen National Park, the Jigokudani Yaen Koen (otherwise known as the Snow Monkey Park) is home to a very special troop of monkeys. Created in 1964, the park was established as a conservation area in which the monkeys - ...

• 2. Yudanaka & Shibu Onsen

  

  Located near the base of Shiga Kogen, both Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen are famous of their abundance of 'onsens' (natural hot springs). Discovered more than one thousand years ago, the water is said to hold powerful healing properties and specif medicinal benefit...

• 3. Shiga Kogen

  

  Part of the expansive Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, Shiga Kogen is a mountainous region of stunning beauty and ecological importance. In winter, the mountains are inundated by heavy snowfall – more than 12 meters per year – turning the landscape powder white...

• 4. Obuse & Suzaka

  

  Obuse is a small Edo Period (1603-1868) town steeped in history and tradition. Located in the heart of the countryside of Nagano Prefecture, Obuse is populated by quaint shops, gardens, temples, local delicacies and sake, and home to the Hokusai Museum. Katsus...

• 5. Nagano City

  

  Easily accessible from Tokyo and other destinations on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line, Nagano City is the largest metropolitan area in Nagano Prefecture. With its origins in the 6th and 7th centuries, Nagano's history is entwined with that of its most famous cul...

• 6. Nozawa Onsen

  

  The hot springs of Nozawa Onsen were discovered in the 8th century and since that time have been known for their healing properties. Like the Japanese for centuries before them, international visitors now head to Nozawa to soak their bodies (and souls) in the ...

• 7. Hakuba

  

  Hakuba is internationally known as one of the host venues of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games; selected as such due to its world-class terrain, courses, and the abundance of powder snow that covers the mountains each winter. Comprising 11 individual snow resorts ...

• 8. Alpine Route & Toyama

  

  Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route connects Tateyama (Toyama) and Omachi (Nagano) and is famous throughout Japan for its spectacular landscape and heavy snowfall. Known as the "Roof of Japan", the route passes over the Northern Alps, approximately 2400 meters above ...

• 9. Matsumoto

  

  Famous for its historical importance, cultural treasures and nearby natural splendors, Matsumoto is the perfect destination for visitors who want to explore the beauty and rich tradition of central Japan. You can experience the atmosphere of samurai-era Matsu...

• 10. Karuizawa & Kusatsu Onsen

  

  Found at an altitude of 1000 meters, Karuizawa is blessed with a cool climate and beautiful natural surrounding and as such, has been used as a mountain resort town since the late 19th Century. As part of the old Nakasendo Way, the town retains hints of its or...

• 11. Kiso Valley

  

  During Japan's Edo Period (1603 to 1868) the Nakasendo Way ran between Kyoto and then capital Edo (known known as Tokyo). The road acted as one of the main highways between Japan's two most important urban centers and allowed traders and travelers to make the...

• 12. Takayama

  

  Located deep within the mountains of central Japan, Takayama is famous for the excellent preservation and charm of its Edo period historical center - the 'Sannomachi'. The distinctive black facades of buildings that line the narrow streets are full of fascina...

• 13. Iiyama & Madarao

  

  A region of extreme heavy snowfall, Iiyama is home to Togari Onsen, Madarao Kogen and Hokuryu Onsen Family Ski Resorts, all famous for their amazing snow quality. Yearly events include the Iiyama Snow Festival and the Kamakura (traditional Japanese version of ...

• 14. Myoko Kogen

  

  Sitting at the southern tip of Niigata Prefecture, Myoko is known for its deep snow and fantastic ski resorts. Less developed than the nearby resorts of Hakuba or Nozawa Onsen, Myoko retains a distinctly Japanese character. Boasting a huge amount of snowfall e...

• 15. Kanazawa

  

  Located on Japan’s north coast, Kanazawa has established itself as a favourite destination for international visitors as they move through Central Japan. This relatively small city is home to some beautiful historic districts, great museums and some of Japan’s...

• 16. Nagoya

  

  Nagoya is one of Japan’s great metropolises and one of the country’s financial and industrial hubs. A modern and youthful city, Nagoya also has a rich history and great food scene, making it an ideal stop as you move from east to west, west to east, or into th...

• 1.

  Snow Monkey Park

• 2.

  Yudanaka & Shibu Onsen

• 3.

  Shiga Kogen

• 4.

  Obuse & Suzaka

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  Nagano City

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  Nozawa Onsen

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  Hakuba

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  Alpine Route & Toyama

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  Matsumoto

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  Karuizawa & Kusatsu Onsen

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  Kiso Valley

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  Takayama

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  Iiyama & Madarao

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  Myoko Kogen

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  Kanzawa

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  Nagoya