Monkey Onsen: The only place in the world to see monkeys taking a bath

Seeing snow monkeys bathing in an Onsen is one of the best experiences in Japan which shouldn’t be missed!

With “showing symbiosis between human and monkeys” as a theme, the Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano prefecture attracts a number of foreign tourists every year.

In 1964, a baby monkey took an open-air bath alone near the Jigokudani Monkey Park.

After seeing the baby monkey, adult monkeys started imitate taking a bath.

Although the reason why they take a bath remains unclear, it can be assumed that they enjoy immersing themselves in warm water like a human.

Since snow monkeys have become used to humans and lack a fear of humans, you can see them taking a relaxing bath.

If you’re lucky, you can even take a bath together with snow monkeys.

The best time to visit Jigokudani Monkey Park is from December to March.

Let’s visit Jigokudani Monkey Park and enjoy Japan’s iconic symbol!

Access: 6845 Yamanouchi-machi Shimotakai-gun Nagano Japan 381-0401

TEL: 0269-33-4379

URL: https://en.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/

Reference:https://naotabi.com/jigokudaniyaenkoen/
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