Jigokudani Monkey Park — Summer Visit
Nagano · Nature & Scenery
180–300 min
🚶 30 30 min walk from Kanbayashi Onsen Bus Stop
¥
Insider Tip
Baby monkeys are born in spring and are most playful in summer. The forest walk is beautiful and cool even in August.
JEMS Tip
We pair the summer monkey visit with Shibu Onsen's nine public baths and a sake tasting in Obuse town.
About
While famous for winter bathing, the monkeys are present year-round. Summer visits offer a completely different experience — lush green forest, baby monkeys playing, and far fewer tourists than winter.
Crowd Avoidance
Start early morning for the best experience and fewer people. Autumn foliage and cherry blossom seasons are the most crowded periods.
Getting There
Same access as winter — Nagano Station → bus to Kanbayashi Onsen → 30-min forest walk.
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