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Shinhotaka Ropeway (Base Station) to Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen)

Updated: March 11, 2024 09:57 PM

Shinhotaka Ropeway (Base Station) to Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen)

Language

The official language of Japan is Japanese. However, English is widely spoken in tourist areas.

Currency

The official currency of Japan is the Japanese yen (JPY).

Distance

The distance from Shinhotaka Ropeway (Base Station) to Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen) is approximately 13 kilometers.

How to Reach

There are several ways to reach Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen) from Shinhotaka Ropeway (Base Station):

  • By bus: Take the Alpico Bus from Shinhotaka Ropeway (Base Station) to Kamikochi Bus Terminal. From Kamikochi Bus Terminal, take the Nagaden Bus to Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen). The total journey time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • By taxi: The taxi fare from Shinhotaka Ropeway (Base Station) to Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen) is approximately 4,000 yen. The journey time is approximately 30 minutes.

Expenses

The following are the estimated expenses for a trip from Shinhotaka Ropeway (Base Station) to Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen):

  • Bus fare: 2,400 yen
  • Taxi fare: 4,000 yen
  • Admission to Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen): 800 yen

Best time to go

The best time to visit Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen) is during the winter months (December to March), when the snow monkeys are most active. However, the park is open year-round.

What to Eat

There are several restaurants and cafes in the vicinity of Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen). You can enjoy a variety of Japanese dishes, as well as Western dishes.

Where to Go

In addition to Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen), there are several other attractions in the area, including:

  • Kamikochi: A beautiful mountain valley with hiking trails and waterfalls.
  • Takayama: A historic town with traditional buildings and museums.
  • Shirakawa-go: A UNESCO World Heritage Site with traditional thatched-roof houses.

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen):

  1. What are the opening hours of Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen)? The park is open from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
  2. Is it possible to feed the snow monkeys? No, it is not possible to feed the snow monkeys.
  3. Are there any restrictions on photography at Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen)? No, there are no restrictions on photography at the park.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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Trips to Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen)