Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop

English Language Services, Monkey Merchandise & More!

Key features

English-speaking
Information & Useful Tips
Official Merchandise
Souvenirs & Snacks
Rental Boots & Clothing
Luggage Storage
International Credit Cards Accepted

Public Transport

Yudanaka Station	<10 min drive or 30 min walk
Nagano Station	45 min by train or 1 hour drive

Popular Attractions

Jigokudani Monkey Park	25-30 min walk
Shiga Kogen Ski Resort	30 min drive or public bus

Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop

English Language Services, Monkey Merchandise & More!

Key features

English-speaking
Information & Useful Tips
Official Merchandise
Souvenirs & Snacks
Rental Boots & Clothing
Luggage Storage
International Credit Cards Accepted

The Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop is located at the entrance of the trail leading to the Jigokudani Monkey Park. Offering a range of services including winter rentals and English language information, luggage storage, along with monkey merchandise and souvenirs including official Snow Monkey Resorts products, the SMR Info & Gift Shop has you covered when visiting the park. Open from early October until late May, 9AM to 5PM, English-speaking staff can answer your questions on your way to and from the park including information about bus timetables and nearby attractions.

Rental snow boots and jackets are available for rent while cramp-ons are available for sale, essential items through winter when the temperature can drop below -10°C and the trail and path will be affected by snow and ice. Souvenirs available at the shop include original t-shirts and other clothing, hand-knitted snow monkey key chains and purses, toys, and local confectioneries and snacks. For visitors coming to the park between June and September, English information and the same merchandise can be found at nearby Enza Café.

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1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

All Year Round

Experience some of Nagano's most popular attractions on this engaging one-day tour.

(Spring Only) 1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Cherry Blossoms in Nagano

April

Combine your visit to the monkeys with an afternoon of 'hanami' (flower-viewing) in spring.

1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen

December to March

This tour takes you to Japan's largest resort, Shiga Kogen, before heading to the monkeys in the early afternoon.

1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snowmobiling in Shiga Kogen

December to March

Available for guests aged 6 and up, this tour adds a little speed and excitement to your day!

[AUG 14 ONLY] 1-Day Tour: Azumino Fireworks Festival & Snow Monkeys

August 14

Summer means fireworks in Japan! Combine your visit to the monkeys with this local, explosive festival.

[SEPT 27 ONLY] 1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Local O-Fune Festival In Nagano

September 27

Go local with this raucous one-day tour including a morning visit to the Jigokudani Monkey Park.

[NOV 23 ONLY] 1-Day Tour: Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival & Snow Monkeys

November 23

Combined with a visit to the monkeys, Japan's largest autumn fireworks festival is a must-see event.

2-Day Snow Monkeys & Nagano Cultural Tour inc. Luxury Onsen Hotel

All Year Round

Within walking distance of the monkey park, this tour includes accommodation at the region's finest guesthouse.

Available Tours

Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake

All Year Round

Experience some of Nagano's most popular attractions on this engaging one-day tour.

Snow Monkeys & Cherry Blossoms in Nagano

April

Combine your visit to the monkeys with an afternoon of 'hanami' (flower-viewing) in spring.

Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen

December to March

This tour takes you to Japan's largest resort, Shiga Kogen, before heading to the monkeys in the early afternoon.

Snow Monkeys & Snowmobiling in Shiga Kogen

December to March

Available for guests aged 6 and up, this tour adds a little speed and excitement to your day!

Azumino Fireworks Festival & Snow Monkeys

August 14

Summer means fireworks in Japan! Combine your visit to the monkeys with this local, explosive festival.

Snow Monkeys & Local O-Fune Festival

September 27

Go local with this raucous one-day tour including a morning visit to the Jigokudani Monkey Park.

Ebisu-ko Fireworks & Snow Monkeys

November 23

Combined with a visit to the monkeys, Japan's largest autumn fireworks festival is a must-see event.

Snow Monkeys, Luxury Ryokan, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake

All Year Round

Within walking distance of the monkey park, this tour includes accommodation at the region's finest guesthouse.

INFO

English-speaking Staff
Information Services
Official SMR Merchandise
Souvenirs & Snacks
Rental Services
Luggage Storage

Access

Public Transport

Yudanaka Station	<10 min drive or 30 min walk
Nagano Station	45 min by train or 1 hour drive

Popular Attractions

Jigokudani Monkey Park	25-30 min walk
Shiga Kogen Ski Resort	30 min drive or public bus