Spotting Red-Faced Monkeys in the Snowy Onsen Valley

Spotting Red-Faced Monkeys in the Snowy Onsen Valley 🐒 Jigokudani Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen) Or Snow Monkey Park in Nagano Prefecture, Chubu Region. . Jigokudani Monkey Park (地獄谷野猿公苑) is an open monkey park in the midst of nature, which is very special during winter when we can see Japanese macaques soaking in the onsen in the snowy forest amidst the mountains in Joshinetsu Kogen National Park. It is also known as Snow Monkey Park. The most popular time to visit here is during winter when the monkeys come to soak in the onsen with their bright red faces. This is a great place to include in a family trip plan, where you can relax and unwind. It is recommended to stay in Nagano City beforehand. It is not suitable for a day trip from Nagoya.