Chubu

Joshin'etsukogen National Park

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The Joshin'etsukogen National Park is a vast park consisting of mountains and plateaus ranging from Mt. Tanigawa (1,977m), Mt. Naeba (2,145m), Mt. Tanigawa (Mt. Tanigawa) with its towering rock walls, and the volcanic peaks of Mt. The mountainsides and foothills of these mountains are covered with cool plateaus, and lakes, marshes, and wetlands can be seen in abundance. The volcanoes also nurture many hot springs, which are a major attraction of the park. The mountains are used as a field for mountain climbing and skiing, the plateau as a summer resort, and together with the many hot springs, the park attracts many visitors who can enjoy the charms of nature in various ways. (Source: Ministry of the Environment website https://www.env.go.jp/nature/nationalparks/list/)

Activity

Charter transfer cab Jigokudani Yaen Park⇔JR Nagano Station: Meet the snow monkey soaking in hot springs

1hour
 

Tour Highlights

・Go see the snow monkeys soaking in the hot springs! ・Direct access from the station to the popular tourist attraction "Jigokudani Yaen-Park". ・It is safe and efficient because it can be arranged according to the time of the Shinkansen.

 

Details

Located in Yamanouchi Town near Shiga Kogen, Jigokudani Yaen-Park is a world-famous tourist attraction where you can see "snow monkeys" soaking in hot springs in the snow. A cab will take you to the entrance of Jigokudani Yaen-koen, and a short walk will take you to the area where the monkeys live.

 

Summary

Location Nagano

Operating Hours In the morning or In the afternoon

Duration 1hour

Transportation without pick-up your accommodation

Meals No

National Park of Japan
Hokkaido
Tohoku
Kanto
Chubu
Kinki
Chugoku and Shikoku Region
Kyushu and Okinawa