Walk with us through deep snow and cedar forest to Jigokudani, the snow monkey park in Yamanouchi, Nagano, where wild Japanese macaques soak in a hot spring pool. Filmed in February 2020. Natural sound, no music, no talking.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Snow monkeys in the hot spring
0:17 The forest trail
7:15 Into Hell Valley
9:50 The snow monkeys
11:43 The walk back
GOOD TO KNOW
– Trail: 1.6 km, about 30 minutes each way
– Winter: packed snow and ice, so wear shoes with good grip
– Best time for snow: mid January to early February
– Getting there: express bus from Nagano Station (about 40 minutes), then the walk
– Check the park’s current hours and entry fee before you go
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