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Jigokudani Monkey Park, Yamanouchi, Nagano · Every December to March
Jigokudani Snow Monkeys
Wild macaques soaking in a hot spring while snow falls on their heads, the only monkeys on earth that do it.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Tokyo or Matsumoto for December 1 to March 15, 2027, round trips of 3 to 7 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Wear boots with grip and bring crampons in January; the forest path is packed ice.
- Stay in Shibu or Yudanaka onsen town for the outdoor baths and the early start.
- From Tokyo, the shinkansen to Nagano takes about 90 minutes, then a 45-minute express bus to the park trailhead; Matsumoto airport is about two hours by car.
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