The snow monkeys are one of several groups of ... I walked several miles through the forest to the Jigokudani Monkey Park, where a sign for a “monkey onsen” pointed over a footbridge.

In nature, Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, are hardy creatures. No other nonhuman primate lives at such northern latitudes. At Jigokudani Monkey Park, roughly 2,800 feet above sea ...

After 17 years, I revisited Jigokudani ... look at the snow-free scenery, and it all immediately came into crisp view. The rustic inn (first opened in 1864) nearest the monkey park entrance ...

YAMANOUCHI, Nagano Prefecture—Visitors to the popular monkey park here have ... Approximately 30 snow monkeys could be seen relaxing in the steaming waters at Jigokudani Yaen-Koen, leaning ...

Most people visit to see the Jigokudani Monkey Park, but it’s worth staying over and exploring. Here’s our guide to Shibu ...