Jigokudani Monkey Park

If you are driving to Jigokudani, please get off at "Shinshu Nakano IC" on the Joshinetsu Expressway. It takes about 3 hours from Tokyo. If you are using public transportation, take the Nagano Electric Railway from Nagano Station and get off at Yudanaka Station, then take a bus for 15 minutes to arrive. You can also use the express bus from Nagano Station to Shiga Kogen. In this case, it is a 35-minute walk from Shiga Kogen. Please note that from December 1st to March 31st, the road from Onsenji in Shibu Onsen to Jigokudani Parking Lot is closed. In winter, there are only private parking lots in the Kamibayashi Onsen area or a route that is about 2 kilometers walk from the nearest bus stop, "Snow Monkey Park". Since the number of parking lots is not so large, it is recommended to use public transportation.

The general admission fee applies to those 18 years and older. The general entrance fee is 800 yen. Groups of 20 or more are eligible for a discounted fee of 680 yen, and an annual passport costs 5000 yen. The annual passport is valid for one year from the date of purchase. The entrance fee for elementary to high school students is 400 yen. Groups of 20 or more are eligible for a discounted fee of 340 yen, and an annual passport costs 2500 yen. Those who have a disability certificate will receive a 50% discount for themselves only.

The parking lot that can be used when coming from the Shibu Onsen area is paid (500 yen for regular cars). However, please note that this parking lot is closed during the winter season. It takes about a 15-minute walk from this parking lot to the Jigokudani Monkey Park. There is also a free parking lot in Kamishiro Onsen. It takes about 30 minutes on foot from this parking lot to the Jigokudani Monkey Park via the Yumichi promenade.