The monkey hot spring in Yudanaka, Nagano has to be one of my highlights in Japan. The area is full of countless monkeys jumping about, and of course enjoying hot springs! Here are some photos from my trip. The entrance is pretty easy to find! It’s a nice easy walk along the stream from here.Continue reading “Monkey Hot Spring! Monkey Park in Nagano, Japan”
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Obuse
Obuse is a lovely little town near Nagano. The old-fashioned streets and countless interesting temples provide a great one day trip. Obuse is a good place to visit on the way to Yudanaka and the Monkey Park. Budget travel tips See our map below for a recommended walking route (red line). This is the best way toContinue reading “Obuse”
Yudanaka
Yudanaka and nearby Shibu Onsen are traditional hot spring areas, full of interesting old buildings, restaurants and shrines. The area is well known for it’s monkey park, where monkeys play in a hot spring. Budget travel tips Makes for a great side trip from Nagano or Matsumoto. The train to Yudanaka also stops at Obuse, a stunning town toContinue reading “Yudanaka”
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