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20 Things to Do in Yamanouchi
Snow Monkey Park Information
The Snow Monkey FAQs
25 Things To Do Around The Jigokudani Monkey Park & Where To Stay
How To Get To The Jigokudani Monkey Park
Snow Monkeys & Their Hot Spring: Why They Love It
Best Onsen (Hot Springs) Near the Snow Monkey Park
History Of The Jigokudani Monkey Park
Snow Monkey Hierarchy: The Top Monkeys
When Does It Start To Snow In The Jigokudani Monkey Park?
Information About The Walk To The Snow Monkey Park
Snow Monkeys: Monkey Love, Babies & Childcare
Snow Monkeys: Favourite Food & Daily Diet
Snow Monkeys: Behaviour You’ll See At The Park
Snow Monkeys: Physical Characteristics
Snow Monkeys: Social Life & Status
Snow Monkey Park Throughout The Year
Where To Stay Around The Jigokudani Monkey Park
Some Advice For Going To The Jigokudani Monkey Park
Spring (Apr-May) at the Jigokudani Monkey Park
Summer (Jun-Aug) at the Jigokudani Monkey Park
Autumn (Sep-Nov) at the Jigokudani Monkey Park
Winter (Dec-Mar) at the Jigokudani Monkey Park
TOURS
1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano
1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun In Shiga Kogen
[START FROM NAGANO CITY] Private Snow Monkey Tour
[START FROM HAKUBA] Private Snow Monkey Tour
[START FROM NOZAWA/MADARAO] Private Snow Monkey Tour
[START FROM MYOKO] Private Snow Monkey Tour
[START FROM SHIGA KOGEN] Private Snow Monkey Tour
[START FROM MATSUMOTO/AZUMINO] Private Snow Monkey Tour
[START FROM KARUIZAWA] Private Snow Monkey Tour
2-Day Snow Monkeys & Nagano Cultural Tour inc. Luxury Villa Stay
ACCESS
How To Get To The Jigokudani Monkey Park
Snow Monkey Park Charters & Taxis
From Tokyo: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
Tours Including Access to the Monkey Park
Snow Monkey Resorts Fleet of Charter Vehicles
From Shiga Kogen: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
From Hakuba: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
From Nozawa Onsen: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
From Madarao: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
From Myoko Kogen: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
ACTIVITIES
HOTELS
TRAVEL TIPS
BLOG
Photoblog: Monkeys Strut their Stuff in Summertime Shenanigans!
Photoblog: Jigokudani Monkey Park in Spring 2023
Photoblog: Jigokudani Monkey Park in February 2023
Work With Us! Part-time Guiding Position with Snow Monkey Resorts
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best 2022’ Award: Our 1-Day Snow Monkey, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake Tour Named One of Japan’s Top 10 Travel Experiences!
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TOURS
ACCESS
How to Get to Yudanaka & Shibu Onsen
Nagano Station
Nagano Dentetsu Line (Nagano–Yudanaka/Monkey Park)
Nagano Dentetsu Line Timetable
Nagaden Snow Monkey / Shiga Kogen Express Bus
Nagaden Snow Monkey Express Bus Timetable
Nagaden Shiga Kogen Express Bus Timetable
Nagaden Local Bus
Nagaden Local Bus Timetable
Yudanaka Station
ACTIVITIES
Explore Yamanouchi - Home of the Snow Monkeys
Onsen In & Around Nagano
Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
Explore Shibu Onsen
The 9 Healing Hot Springs of Shibu Onsen
Shibu Onsen Bathhouse No.9: the 'O-yu'
Shibu Onsen: Simple & Fun Things To Do In a Traditional Hot Spring Town
Onsen Kaede-no-Yu
Yudanaka & Shibu Onsen: 'Ashi-yu' (Footbaths)
Onsen Toomi-No-Yu
HOTELS
RESTAURANTS
EVENTS
BLOG
Photoblog: Monkeys Strut their Stuff in Summertime Shenanigans!
Photoblog: Jigokudani Monkey Park in Spring 2023
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best 2022’ Award: Our 1-Day Snow Monkey, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake Tour Named One of Japan’s Top 10 Travel Experiences!
Say Goodbye to 2020 and ‘Hello’21!’: There’s Plenty of Great Deals in Nagano this Winter!
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
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Shiga Kogen Ski Resort
30 Things to Do Around Shiga Kogen & Where to Stay
Joshinetsu Kogen National Park
Shiga Kogen Ski Resort Central Area
Where To Stay In & Around Shiga Kogen?
Dinner at Japanese Dining GOEN with Free shuttle service from Shiga Kogen & Kanbayashi Onsen
How to Get to Shiga Kogen – Nagano Ski Resorts Info
TOURS
ACCESS
How to Get to Shiga Kogen – Nagano Ski Resorts Info
Shiga Kogen Charters & Taxis
From Shiga Kogen: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
Nagano Station
Nagaden Snow Monkey / Shiga Kogen Express Bus
Nagaden Snow Monkey Express Bus Timetable
Nagaden Shiga Kogen Express Bus Timetable
Nagaden Local Bus
Nagaden Local Bus Timetable
Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki Bus Station
ACTIVITIES
Explore Yamanouchi - Home of the Snow Monkeys
Winter in Shiga Kogen
Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki (Mountain Station)
Shiga Kogen: Central Area
Shiga Kogen: Okushiga & Yakebitai Area
Shiga Kogen: Yokoteyama & Kumanoyu Area
Snowmobiling in Shiga Kogen
Shiga Kogen Maruike Snow Activity Park
Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Family Snow Park
Try Snowdrives & Snowscoots in Shiga Kogen
HOTELS
RESTAURANTS
EVENTS
BLOG
Say Goodbye to 2020 and ‘Hello’21!’: There’s Plenty of Great Deals in Nagano this Winter!
#GOTOTRAVEL: Shiga Kogen – Everything You Need To Know About Japan’s Largest Ski Resort & ‘Go To Travel’ Deals for Winter 2020/21!
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – Enjoy the Autumn Leaves of Shiga Kogen & Kita-Shiga Kogen, Yamanouchi
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
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TOURS
ACCESS
ACTIVITIES
HOTELS
RESTAURANTS
BLOG
Say Goodbye to 2020 and ‘Hello’21!’: There’s Plenty of Great Deals in Nagano this Winter!
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: ‘Go To Travel’ Extended to Tokyo as of October 1st 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
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Visit Nagano City: Everything You Need To Know
40 Things to Do Around Nagano & Where to Stay
15 Things To Do In Togakushi & Where To Stay
15 Things to Do in Matsushiro & Where to Stay
30 Best Events, Festivals & Seasonal Activities in Nagano
20 Best Places To See Autumn Leaves In & Around Nagano
Best Places to Stay in Nagano
Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park
How to Get to Nagano
How To Get To Togakushi
How To Get To Matsushiro
TOURS
1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano
1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun In Shiga Kogen
(Special Event) Nagano's Hidden Samurai Town & Tomyo Lantern Festival Tour
[START FROM NAGANO CITY] Private Snow Monkey Tour
[START FROM HAKUBA] Private Snow Monkey Tour
[START FROM NOZAWA/MADARAO] Private Snow Monkey Tour
[START FROM MYOKO] Private Snow Monkey Tour
[START FROM SHIGA KOGEN] Private Snow Monkey Tour
[START FROM KARUIZAWA] Private Snow Monkey Tour
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto
ACCESS
How to Get to Nagano
How To Get To Togakushi
How To Get To Matsushiro
Tours Including Access to the Monkey Park
Snow Monkey Resorts Fleet of Charter Vehicles
Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo–Nagano–Toyama–Kanazawa)
Hokuriku Shinkansen Timetable
Nagano Station
Nagano Dentetsu Line (Nagano–Yudanaka/Monkey Park)
Nagano Dentetsu Line Timetable
ACTIVITIES
HOTELS
RESTAURANTS
EVENTS
Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival
Zenko-ji Omotesando Illumination
Nagano Setsubun Festival
Nagano Tomyo Lantern Festival
Zenko-ji 'Gokaicho' Festival
Takato Castle Park Cherry Blossom Festival
Nagano Binzuru Dance Festival
Togakushi 'Dondo-Yaki' Festival
The Beeso - Togakushi Drinking Festival
Matsushiro Spring Cherry Blossom Festival
BLOG
Democrato Artists, Anime, and Western-style Paintings: Diversity at Nagano Prefectural Art Museum’s remaining 2023 Exhibition Schedule.
“Katsushika Hokusai and the Three Shinanos” Exhibit Honors the Enduring Legacy of Japanese Art at Nagano Prefectural Art Museum
Discover the Winter Wonderland of Japan: A Journey Through the Snow Walls of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Work With Us! Part-time Guiding Position with Snow Monkey Resorts
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best 2022’ Award: Our 1-Day Snow Monkey, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake Tour Named One of Japan’s Top 10 Travel Experiences!
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TOURS
ACCESS
ACTIVITIES
BLOG
Work With Us! Part-time Guiding Position with Snow Monkey Resorts
Say Goodbye to 2020 and ‘Hello’21!’: There’s Plenty of Great Deals in Nagano this Winter!
#GOTOTRAVEL: The Snow Has Started Falling in Nagano – Plan & Book Your Nozawa Onsen Ski/Snowboard Trip for Winter 2020/21!
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
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TOURS
ACCESS
How to Get to Hakuba – Nagano Ski Resorts Info
Hakuba Charters & Taxis
Snow Monkey Resorts Fleet of Charter Vehicles
From Hakuba: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
Nagano Station
ALPICO Hakuba Express Bus
ALPICO Hakuba Express Bus Timetable
Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal
Hakuba Shuttle Bus Timetable
Hakuba Station
ACTIVITIES
Hakuba Happo One Snow Resort
Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort
Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field
Hakuba Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort
Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Snow Resort
Skiing & Snowboarding in Hakuba
Guided Outdoor Experiences in Hakuba
Snow Peak Land Station Hakuba
HOTELS
BLOG
Work With Us! Part-time Guiding Position with Snow Monkey Resorts
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best 2022’ Award: Our 1-Day Snow Monkey, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake Tour Named One of Japan’s Top 10 Travel Experiences!
Say Goodbye to 2020 and ‘Hello’21!’: There’s Plenty of Great Deals in Nagano this Winter!
#GOTOTRAVEL: Winter is Coming – Plan & Book Your Hakuba Ski Trip for Winter 2020/21!
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – Head to Hakuba & Enjoy the Autumn Leaves of Tsugaike
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25 Things to Do Around the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route & Where To Stay
25 Things to Do Around Toyama & Where to Stay
How to Get to the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route
How to Get to Toyama
How To Get To Kurobe Gorge
Best Places to Stay Around the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route
Best Places to Stay in Toyama
TOURS
ACCESS
How to Get to the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route
How to Get to Toyama
How To Get To Kurobe Gorge
Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo–Nagano–Toyama–Kanazawa)
Hokuriku Shinkansen Timetable
Nagano Station
Express Bus From Takayama to Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa
Express Bus Timetable From Takayama to Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa
Limited Express Hida (Nagoya–Takayama–Toyama)
Limited Express Hida Timetable
ACTIVITIES
HOTELS
EVENTS
BLOG
Discover the Winter Wonderland of Japan: A Journey Through the Snow Walls of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: ‘Go To Travel’ Extended to Tokyo as of October 1st 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
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Visit Matsumoto City: Everything You Need to Know
How to Get to Matsumoto
How to Get to Kamikochi
25 Things to Do Around Matsumoto & Where to Stay
Getting Around Azumino – Rental Bicycle, Bus & Taxi
How To Get To Azumino From The Snow Monkey Park
15 Things to Do in Kamikochi & Where to Stay
20 Things To Do In Azumino & Where To Stay
Best Places to Stay in Matsumoto
Best Places to Stay In & Around Kamikochi
TOURS
1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto: Experience Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku
[START FROM MATSUMOTO/AZUMINO] Private Snow Monkey Tour
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto
1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto: Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle
[START FROM NAGANO/MATSUMOTO] Private Kamikochi Tour
(Green Season) 4-Day Tour from Nagano to Kanazawa: The Ultimate Central Japan Tour
[START FROM NAGANO/MATSUMOTO] Private Wasabi-Picking Experience & Kamikochi
[AUG 14 ONLY] 1-Day Tour: Azumino Fireworks Festival & Snow Monkeys
2-Day Tour: Matsumoto Castle, Nakasendo & Countryside Azumino
[SEPT 27 ONLY] 1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Local O-Fune Festival In Nagano
ACCESS
How to Get to Matsumoto
How to Get to Kamikochi
Getting Around Azumino – Rental Bicycle, Bus & Taxi
How To Get To Azumino From The Snow Monkey Park
Snow Monkey Resorts Fleet of Charter Vehicles
From Matsumoto: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
From Kamikochi: How to Get to the Snow Monkey Park
From Matsumoto Airport: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
Limited Express Azusa (Shinjuku–Otsuki–Matsumoto)
Train & Bus From Matsumoto to Kamikochi
ACTIVITIES
HOTELS
EVENTS
BLOG
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: ‘Go To Travel’ Extended to Tokyo as of October 1st 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
Enjoy Nagano in Summer – Open Spaces, Cool Evenings & Lots to Do!
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30 Things to Do Around Karuizawa & Where to Stay
25 Things to Do Around Ueda / Bessho Onsen & Where to Stay
25 Things to Do Around Kusatsu Onsen & Where to Stay
Best Places to Stay in Karuizawa
Best Places to Stay In & Around Kusatsu Onsen
Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort
How to Get to Karuizawa
How to Get to Ueda & Bessho Onsen
How to Get to Kusatsu Onsen
ACCESS
ACTIVITIES
HOTELS
EVENTS
BLOG
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: ‘Go To Travel’ Extended to Tokyo as of October 1st 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
Using the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Visit Nagano & Central Japan – 50% Discounts Available from August 20th!
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TOURS
1-Day Tour from Matsumoto: Step into the Past on the Nakasendo
1-Day Tour from Matsumoto: Tenryu River-Rafting & Fruit-Picking
2-Day Tour: Matsumoto Castle, Nakasendo & Countryside Azumino
(Special Event) 2-Day Tour: 'Shimotsuki' Winter Festival, Traditional Food & Sake Experience
1-Day Tour: 'Tokimata Hastuuma Hadaka Matsuri' & 'Tenryu Funakudari' River Boat Experience
2-Day Tour: Tenryu River Rafting, Tea-Picking & Tokimata Fireworks Festival
2-Day Tour: Tenryu River-Rafting, Local BBQ & Tea-Picking Experience inc. Hot Spring Hotel
ACCESS
ACTIVITIES
BLOG
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: ‘Go To Travel’ Extended to Tokyo as of October 1st 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Clean Green & Healthy – Get Outdoors & Get Back to Nature!
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TOURS
1-Day Tour from Takayama: Explore Scenic Old Japan in Takayama and Shirakawa-go
1-Day Tour from Takayama: Hida's Hidden Gems - Caves, Bears, and the Shinhotaka Ropeway
1-Day Tour in Takayama: Immerse in Takayama's Rich History and Temples
1-Day Tour from Takayama: Delve into Hida-Furukawa's Cultural Treasures
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto
[FROM TAKAYAMA/KANAZAWA] Private Takayama & Shirakawa-go Tour
(Green Season) 4-Day Tour from Nagano to Kanazawa: The Ultimate Central Japan Tour
ACCESS
How to Get to Takayama
How to Get to Shirakawa-go
From Takayama: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
Local Bus From Takayama to Hirayu Onsen / Kamikochi
Express Bus From Takayama to Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa
Express Bus Timetable From Takayama to Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa
Local Bus Timetable From Takayama to Hirayu Onsen / Kamikochi
Limited Express Hida (Nagoya–Takayama–Toyama)
Limited Express Hida Timetable
Takayama Station
ACTIVITIES
HOTELS
BLOG
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: ‘Go To Travel’ Extended to Tokyo as of October 1st 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
Explore Central Japan – Using the Tokaido Shinkansen to Reach Nagoya & Beyond!
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ACCESS
HOTELS
BLOG
Say Goodbye to 2020 and ‘Hello’21!’: There’s Plenty of Great Deals in Nagano this Winter!
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: ‘Go To Travel’ Extended to Tokyo as of October 1st 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
PLAN YOUR VISIT
ACCESS
HOTELS
BLOG
Say Goodbye to 2020 and ‘Hello’21!’: There’s Plenty of Great Deals in Nagano this Winter!
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: ‘Go To Travel’ Extended to Tokyo as of October 1st 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
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TOURS
ACCESS
How to Get to Kanazawa
How to Get to Fukui
Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo–Nagano–Toyama–Kanazawa)
From Kanazawa: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
Hokuriku Shinkansen Timetable
Express Bus From Takayama to Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa
Express Bus Timetable From Takayama to Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa
Limited Express Thunderbird (Osaka–Kyoto–Fukui–Kanazawa)
Limited Express Thunderbird Timetable
Komatsu Airport
ACTIVITIES
HOTELS
BLOG
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: ‘Go To Travel’ Extended to Tokyo as of October 1st 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
Using the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Visit Nagano & Central Japan – 50% Discounts Available from August 20th!
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ACCESS
How to Get to Nagoya
How to Get to the Kii Peninsula
How to Get to Koyasan (Mount Koya)
From Nagoya: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
Limited Express Shinano (Nagano–Matsumoto–Nagoya)
Limited Express Shinano Line Timetable
Limited Express Hida (Nagoya–Takayama–Toyama)
Limited Express Hida Timetable
Tokaido Shinkansen (Tokyo–Nagoya–Kyoto–Osaka)
Tokaido Shinkansen Timetable
ACTIVITIES
HOTELS
EVENTS
BLOG
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: ‘Go To Travel’ Extended to Tokyo as of October 1st 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
Discover the Kii Peninsula – Japan’s Inspiring Spiritual Nexus
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ACCESS
How To Get To Mount Fuji
How to Get to Hakone
From Mount Fuji: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
Limited Express Azusa (Shinjuku–Otsuki–Matsumoto)
Limited Express Kaiji (Shinjuku–Otsuki–Kofu)
Fujikyu Railway Line (Otsuki–Mt.Fuji–Kawaguchiko)
Tokaido Shinkansen (Tokyo–Nagoya–Kyoto–Osaka)
Tokaido Shinkansen Timetable
Otsuki Station
Mt Fuji (Fujisan) Station
ACTIVITIES
HOTELS
BLOG
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: ‘Go To Travel’ Extended to Tokyo as of October 1st 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
Explore Central Japan – Using the Tokaido Shinkansen to Reach Nagoya & Beyond!
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ACCESS
ACTIVITIES
Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway & Alpine Botanical Gardens
Mount Tangiawa & Tanigawadake Ropeway
Mount Naeba & 'Dragondola' Ropeway
Mount Hakkai & Hakkaisan Ropeway
Echigo-Tsumari Art Field / Triennial
Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, KINARE
Matsudai Nohbutai Center
Kiyotsu Gorge inc. Tunnel of Light
Kyororo Forest School
Bijinbayashi (Beauty Forest)
EVENTS
BLOG
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: ‘Go To Travel’ Extended to Tokyo as of October 1st 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
Using the Joetsu Shinkansen to Visit Yuzawa & Niigata – Escape the City & Get Back to Nature
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How to Get to Tokyo
Best Way to Get from Narita Airport to Tokyo – Train, Bus or Private Transport?
Best Way to Get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo – Train, Bus or Private Transport?
How to Get to Yokohama
How to Get to Kamakura
Where to Stay in Tokyo? Best Neighbourhoods & Accommodation Areas
10 Best Dining & Restaurant Areas in Tokyo
40 Best Museums / Galleries In & Around Tokyo
20 Things to Do Around Yokohama & Where to Stay
15 Best Places To See Autumn Leaves In & Around Tokyo
20 Things to Do Around Kamakura & Where to Stay
30 Things To Do Near Tokyo: Best Day-Trips & Overnight Getaways
25 Best Places To See Cherry Blossoms In & Around Tokyo
Best Places to Stay in Yokohama
ACCESS
How to Get to Tokyo
Best Way to Get from Narita Airport to Tokyo – Train, Bus or Private Transport?
Best Way to Get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo – Train, Bus or Private Transport?
How to Get to Yokohama
How to Get to Kamakura
From Tokyo: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo–Nagano–Toyama–Kanazawa)
Hokuriku Shinkansen Timetable
Limited Express Azusa (Shinjuku–Otsuki–Matsumoto)
Limited Express Azusa Timetable
ACTIVITIES
HOTELS
Tokyo: Tokyo Station / Marunouchi Area
Tokyo: Ueno Station Area
Tokyo: Shinjuku Station Area
Tokyo: Shibuya Station Area
Tokyo: Shinagawa Station Area
Tokyo: Ginza Station Area
Tokyo: Akihabara Station Area
Tokyo: Asakusa Station Area
Tokyo: Ebisu Station (inc. Daikanyama & Meguro) Area
Tokyo: Roppongi Station Area
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ACCESS
How to Get to Kyoto
How to Get to Nara
How to Get to Osaka
From Kyoto: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
From Osaka: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
Limited Express Thunderbird (Osaka–Kyoto–Fukui–Kanazawa)
Limited Express Thunderbird Timetable
Tokaido Shinkansen (Tokyo–Nagoya–Kyoto–Osaka)
Tokaido Shinkansen Timetable
San’yo Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka–Shin-Kobe–Okayama–Hiroshima–Hakata)
ACTIVITIES
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Getting To & Around Hokkaido
30 Things to Do Around Hokkaido & Where to Stay
Best Hokkaido Ski Resorts: Niseko, Rusutsu, Kiroro, Furano & Tomamu
25 Things to Do Around Niseko & Where to Stay
How to Get to Niseko, Rusutsu, Kiroro, Furano & Tomamu – Hokkaido Ski Resorts Info
Best Places to Stay in Hokkaido
Best Places to Stay in Niseko
Best Places to Stay in Rusutsu
Best Places to Stay in Kiroro
Best Places to Stay in Furano
Best Places to Stay in Tomamu
ACCESS
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Best Aizu & Tohoku Ski Resorts: Bandai, Inawashiro, Zao Onsen, Geto Kogen & Appi Kogen
How to Get to Bandai, Inawashiro, Zao Onsen, Geto Kogen & Appi Kogen – Aizu & Tohoku Ski Resorts Info
20 Things to Do Around Nikko & Where to Stay
How to Get to Nikko
Best Places to Stay in Bandai
Best Places to Stay in Zao Onsen
Best Places to Stay in Appi Kogen
ACCESS
How to Get to Bandai, Inawashiro, Zao Onsen, Geto Kogen & Appi Kogen – Aizu & Tohoku Ski Resorts Info
How to Get to Nikko
Tohoku Shinkansen (Tokyo–Sendai–Morioka–Shin-Aomori) inc. Yamagata, Akita & Hokkaido Shinkansen
Tohoku Shinkansen Timetable
Yamagata Shinkansen Timetable
Akita Shinkansen Timetable
Utsunomiya Station
Koriyama Station
Yamagata Station
Sendai Station
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15 Things to Do Around Hiroshima & Where to Stay
15 Things to Do Around Kobe & Where to Stay
30 Things to Do Around Shikoku & Where to Stay
7 Things to Do Around Himeji & Where to Stay
Best Places to Stay in Shikoku
How to Get to Hiroshima
How to Get to Kobe
Getting To & Around Shikoku
How to Get to Himeji
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Home to the hot spring-loving Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani, Central Japan is our home and a region defined by its natural beauty, dramatic mountains, hot springs, historic towns and temples, the deep snow of winter and some of Japan’s best ski resorts including Shiga Kogen, Nozawa Onsen, Hakuba Valley and Myoko Kogen; while through spring to autumn, the snow melts away, opening Central Japan’s national parks and iconic destinations including the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route, Kamikochi, Kiso Valley and historic Nakasendo to exploration along winding roads and hiking trails that take you deep into the heart of Japan.
Within easy reach of the major metropolitan centers, Central Japan is in so many ways a world away from the neon and buzz of the cities - a place to unwind, get back to nature and soak in the essence of Japan – before extending your journey to the east, north, west or south to discover all the regions of this wonderful country including Nikko and Tohoku, Hokkaido, Chugoku and Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa.
1. Snow Monkey Park
2. Yudanaka & Shibu Onsen
3. Shiga Kogen
4. Obuse
5. Nagano City & Togakushi
6. Nozawa Onsen
7. Hakuba
8. Alpine Route & Toyama
9. Matsumoto & Kamikochi
10. Karuizawa, Ueda & Kusatsu
11. Kiso Valley & Nakasendo
12. Takayama & Shirakawago
13. Madarao & Iiyama
14. Myoko Kogen
15. Kanazawa & Fukui
16. Nagoya & Kii Peninsula
17. Mount Fuji & Hakone
18. Yuzawa & Niigata
19. Tokyo
20. Kyoto, Nara & Osaka