JIGOKUDANI YAEN-KOEN

JIGOKUDANI YAEN-KOEN
CHARGE(Include Tax) GENERAL GROUP（Over 20 mens ）
highschool
ADULT （Junior
500YEN
420YEN
upward ）
CHILD（5 years upward ） 250YEN
210YEN
Park Opening Times
Precautions for observing the monkeys
Do not touch or scare the monkeys.
It is very important that people DO NOT feed the
monkeys. If you feed the monkeys, they will expect
food from all visitors to the park. They will begin to
steal items such as bags and cameras, and they will
become dangerous to humans.
Dogs, cats etc. are prohibited.
Monkeys do not get along with other animals.
They will run away if other animals are brought
into the park.
The monkeys do not mind camera flashes.
〔Please note〕
●Under-water photography, helicopter cameras etc. are prohibited.
●Please do not get too close to the monkeys when taking photographs.
For your safety, while observing the monkeys, please abide by
these rules.
TOKYO
SHIN-OSAKA
JR Hokuriku Shinkansen (via Nagano) Kagayaki Hakutaka Asama
fastet 85mins
JR Tokaido Shinkansen
NOZOMI
52mins
JR Chuo Line
Limited Express
NAGOYA 2hrs.43mins
JR Hokuriku
Shinkansen
JR Hokuriku
Shinkansen
KANAZAWA fastet 15mins TOYAMA fastet 48mins
Nagano Dentetsu Line
Limited Express
38mins
YUDANAKA Stn.
By Bus15mins
Kanbayashi Onsen
Bus stop
Express Bus to Shiga Kogen
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SHIGA
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Walking
35mins
JIGOKUDANI
YAEN-KOEN
※When using the express bus for Shiga-Kogen which departs from the Nagano
Station’
s east exit, please get off at“Snow Monkey Park.”
■BY CAR
TOCHIGI
Utsunomiya I.C
TOKYO
Nerima I.C
Takaido I.C
NAGOYA
Nagoya I.C
OSAKA/KANAZAWA
Suita I.C
Tohoku
40km
Iwafune Kitakanto/Kan-etsu
J.C.T
68km
Kan-etsu Tsuruga
28km
Chuo
shima
J.C.T
Kan-etsu
14km
Kanbayashi Onsen
51km
Ken-o 40km
Hachioji Chuo
26km J.C.T 156km
Tomei
Fujioka Joshin-etsu
J.C.T 120km
Chuo
Komaki
J.C.T 162km
Okaya
J.C.T
Nagano Koshoku Joshin-etsu
76km J.C.T 28km
65km
Meishin Yonehara Hokuriku Kanazawa Hokuriku Joetsu Joshin-etsu
higashi
110km J.C.T 180km I.C 175km J.C.T 61km
Shinshu Nakano IC
Photographing and filming is permitted.
■BY TRAIN
IIYAMA Stn.
Do not feed the monkeys.
TRANSPORTATION GUIDE
NAGANO Stn.
The monkeys are not tame. If they feel threatened
they may bite you. To monkeys, eye contact is a
threat, so please observe the monkeys from a
reasonable distance.
Apr ‒ Oct 08:30 ‒ 17:00 / Nov ‒ Mar 09:00 ‒ 16:00 (no closing day)
Parking
P
R292
8km
Walking 30mins
JIGOKUDANI
YAEN-KOEN
JIGOKUDANI YAEN-KOEN ㈱地獄谷野猿公苑
6845 Hirao Yamanouchi-machi Shimotakai-gun, Nagano 381-0401 Japan
TEL. 0269-33-4379 / FAX. 0269-33-8521
http://www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp
http://www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp
JIGOKUDANI YAEN-KOEN
The only place in the world where monkeys bathe in hot springs.
From YUDANAKA to JIGOKUDANI YAEN-KOEN
Onsenji Temple
Bus Stop Sunadome
◀to Yudanaka, Nagano
■Kanbayashi Hotel
Senjukaku
(0269-33-3551
JIGOKUDANI YAEN-KOEN PR Character
Koraku Kan
(0269-33-4376
When using the Kanbayashi Line,
please get off at Kanbayashi Onsen.
Shiga Kogen Roman Museum
(0269-33-8855
■ P
Bus Stop
Snow Monkey Park
P
Bus Stop
Snow Monkey Park
R292
Nanase
▲to Toyoda Iiyama IC
oll Road
akano T
Shiga-N
Ippongi
Nanase Minami
Arai
▶to Shiga Kogen,
Kusatsu Onsen
Ebe
R403
▼to Obuse
Interesting Facts
Monkeys are closely related to human beings.
There are some close resemblances such as face shape, hand
appearance and the use of the hand. However, the appearance of
their hind legs and the use of them are peculiar to monkeys.
Please try to observe the differences between the bodies of monkeys, human and other animals.
The Japanese Macaque has a highly structured society. In their
lives, they form close relationships with each other and each
monkey fulfills specific roles within their group. Please try to
observe the roles that each monkey fulfills in their group.
When using the Shigakogen Line,
express bus from Nagano Station’s
east exit or from in front of Iiyama
Station, please get off at“Snow
Monkey Park.”
When coming by car, please
follow the direction signs from
Yamanouchi Bypass.
Kuriwada
Kamijo
Togari Yudanaka IC
Road House
Kitashinshu Yamanouchi
Nagano Dentetsu Line
▼to Obuse
Joshin-etsu Expressway
Shigakogen Line
Express Bus
Private Car
▶to Kitashiga Kogen
Yomase
Iiyama-guchi
Shinshu nakano
Angenji
Nakano Kuriwada
Lampway
JIGOKUDANI
YAEN-KOEN
Kanbayashi Line
Kogyoji Temple
From Shinshu Nakano IC to JIGOKUDANI YAEN-KOEN
to Nagano▼
People named the area Jigokudani (Hell's
valley) because the steep cliffs and hot
water, bursting from the earth's surface,
resembled hell. However, this place is paradise for monkeys. 200 of monkeys inhabit
the area at present.
P
R292
Yamanouchi Bypass
Kutsunoshibu IC
Shinshu Nakano IC
Jigokudani is located in a mountainous area near central
Japan. Jigokudani Monkey Park is located in the valley of the
Yokoyu river, which flows from Shigakogen in the northern
part of Nagano Prefecture. At an elevation of 850 meters, it is
a harsh environment where snow covers the ground for onethird of the year.
Yumichi Promenade（30mins）
P Yaenkoen Parking lot
Bus Stop
Kanbayashi Onsen
Since 1964, Jigokudani Yaenkoen has been the popular place
for many to observe the Japanese macaques fascinating way
of life all year round.
The macaques are known for bathing in the hot spring during
the cold winter months. Popularly known as the snow monkeys, they are loved by people from all over the world.
Many researchers and photographers have come to study the
unique and fascinating behaviour of the Japanese macaques.
■
Yokoyu River
■ENZA Cafe & Ramen
(0269-38-1736
◀to Nagano
An outline of Jigokudani Yaen-koen
P （15mins） Jigokudani Big Fountain
Snow Monkey Resorts Info
& Gift Shop
(0269-38-1739
■
Only regulan car〔Closed in winter〕
Yudanaka sta.
Jigokudani（Toll Parking）
(0269-33-5733
Sano-Kakuma IC
Yudanaka Onsen
Yudanaka
Shibu Onsen
JIGOKUDANI
YAEN-KOEN
Kanbayashi Onsen
Spa
R292
to Shiga Kogen▶