May 2, 2012 - 1 min read

Snow Monkeys in Nagano

A winter day with the Japanese Macaque

By Nicole Bauer

Community writer

Caring mother macaque keeping her baby warm...

...next to the Monkey`s rotemburo (open-air bath).

The more senior guys are usually less active…

… they just relax.

The younger ones however are always up for something..…

… and sometimes even seem to try to talk to you.

Personal hygiene is most important and can lead to…

… deep relaxation.

You might be lucky to observe some hanky-panky...

...or to spot a Japanese serow.

Finally, when you get this look right before you leave, you know that you have to come back!

At Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Hell's Valley Monkey Park) in Nagano Prefecture, you can observe the Japanese Snow Monkeys in their natural surroundings. Watch them taking a hot bath, going about their daily hygiene routines, looking for food, and playing with each other. It is a fascinating, up-close experience with some amazing animals.

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Find out more about Jigokudani Monkey Park.

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Pat Heatly 7 years ago

Hi Nicole! I'll be in Japan in August 15th. Is it worth going to Nagano to see the Monkeys? What is the cost? Thank you Pat.

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Novia Mardasari

Novia Mardasari 8 years ago

OMG.. i never seen before.

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Victoria Vlisides

Victoria Vlisides 8 years ago

Gosh you must have been able to get close!

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Preethu 9 years ago

very cute

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Nadya Bunga Amandha

Nadya Bunga Amandha 10 years ago

Cute

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