About
Step back in time in this charming onsen town, where snow monkeys roam and wooden keys unlock healing hot springs.
Why go
- Feels like stepping back in time to old Japan
- Experience a unique challenge with healing benefits
- A beautiful place to slow down and experience timeless atmosphere
Must try
- Onsen hopping between 9 public baths
- Collect stamps from each bathhouse
- Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park
- Stroll the town in a yukata
- Stay at a traditional ryokan
Pro tips
- All nine onsens are for overnight ryokan guests
- Park at the north lot, south lot fills by 9am
- Most shops and restaurants close early (by 6-7 PM)
- Stay 2-3 days
- About two hours from Tokyo
Good to know
- Bring cash, many small towns donβt accept credit cards
- Super hot water, please be careful
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