Jigokudani Monkey Park: Best Time to Visit, Dec–Feb | Trailwind

DestinationJapanBest time to visit Jigokudani Monkey Park: Dec–Feb. The snow monkeys. They only bathe when it is genuinely cold, so the photograph everyone knows…

Best time: Dec–Feb

Set in: Japan

In season: ~3°C high

Climate: -6–28°C

Currency: JPY

Language: Japanese

Timezone: UTC+09:00

Best time to visitAim for Dec–Feb, the 3 months that line up best.Featured in

The World's Great Hot Springs

Pairs well with

Kusatsu Onsen, 11 mi away

Hakuba, 33 mi away

Nikko, 68 mi away

Mount Fuji, 96 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Jigokudani Monkey Park?The best time to visit Jigokudani Monkey Park is Dec–Feb, in Japan.Where is Jigokudani Monkey Park?Jigokudani Monkey Park is in Japan.What is Jigokudani Monkey Park known for?The snow monkeys. They only bathe when it is genuinely cold, so the photograph everyone knows requires winter.Keep exploring

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