Interesting fact
Jigokudani Monkey Park, located in the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, is known for its hot spring area where Japanese macaques bathe. It was established in 1964 and spans an elevation of approximately 850 meters above sea level.
More about Jigokudani Monkey Park
The park is named 'Jigokudani', meaning 'Hell Valley', due to the steep cliffs and hot steam vents. Accessible by a 1.6 km trail from Kanbayashi Onsen, it is open year-round but is particularly noted for winter visits when snow covers the area. Visitors can observe macaques in their natural habitat, especially during colder months.