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Plan your trip with detailed guides on winter gear, transport passes, and daily schedules.

A traditional Japanese meal featuring raw meat, mushrooms, rice, and soba noodles.

Tickets & PricesCurrent entry fees, transport passes, and the new 2026 winter rules.Read

A person observing snow monkeys at a natural hot spring pool in a rocky valley.

Nagano to ParkCompare the direct express bus and the scenic train from Nagano.Read

Illuminated snow huts lining a path at night during a winter snowfall.

Best Time to VisitFind out when to see the monkeys bathing or spot newborn babies.Read

A large group of snow monkeys relaxing in a steaming hot spring pool.

Winter Packing ListEssential gear and footwear for the 1.6-kilometer snowy trail.Read

Several Japanese macaques, including a young one, bathing in steamy hot springs.

Visiting With KidsTrail conditions, stroller limits, and safety rules for families.Read

Snow monkeys bathing in a hot spring surrounded by snow-covered rocks.

Pass Cost GuideFind out if the ¥6,800 transport pass saves you money.Read

snow monkeys, zenko-ji & sakefrom $142 on Viator