WELCOME TO YUDANAKA ONSEN

Welcome to Yudanaka Onsen

The gateway to Shiga Kogen, the stage of the Winter Olympics, and the world-famous Snow Monkey Park.

SNOW MONKEY PARK

World-Famous Snow Monkey Park

The only place in the world where you can observe wild monkeys bathing in hot springs up close.

HISTORIC SPA TOWN

A Historic Hot Spring Town

Please spend a relaxing time in this historic hot spring resort with a history of over 1,350 years.

News

Kaedenoyu footbath behind Yudanaka Station is now in winter attire.
Nagano Prefecture was selected as one of CNN’s “18 Best Places to Visit,” introducing the Snow Monkeys bathing in hot springs.

Contact

Inquiries

We are here to guide you through Yudanaka Onsen.

Yudanaka Onsen Tourism Association
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Yamanouchi Town Tourism League
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Sightseeing
SIGHTSEEING

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

Known worldwide as the home of the “Snow Monkeys.” Come see the adorable monkeys bathing in the hot springs. Located near Yudanaka Station on the Nagaden Line.

Open: Summer 8:30-17:00 / Winter 9:00-16:30 (Open all year)
Fee: Adult 800 JPY / Tel: 0269-33-4379

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Kita-Shiga Kogen Ryuoo Ski Park

Features one of the world’s largest ropeways (166 passengers). In winter, it’s a bustling ski resort. In the green season, the SORA Terrace at the summit offers breathtaking views.
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Kaede no Yu

A natural hot spring built on the platform opposite the train tracks at Yudanaka Station. Named “Kaede” (Maple) after the large maple tree next to the footbath.

Hours: 10:00-21:00 (Entry by 18:30)
Fee: Adult 300 JPY / Child 150 JPY

Baio-ji Temple Footbath

Known as the “Yukeburi Footbath.” Warm your feet here while strolling through the hot spring town to relieve fatigue. Free for everyone to use.

Hours: 9:00-21:00 (Tue: 11:00-12:00)

Enmei Yukeburi Jizo

The only Jizo statue in Japan that soaks in a footbath, located within Baio-ji Temple. It is said that rubbing the statue while making a wish will bring good health and longevity.

World Peace Kannon

At 25 meters tall, this is one of the world’s largest bronze statues. Built to pray for world peace. You can worship the Kannon of the Saigoku 33 Pilgrimage inside the pedestal.

Shiga Kogen Roman Museum

Designed by the late architect Kisho Kurokawa. The museum features permanent exhibitions with glass motifs and various special exhibitions.

Open: 9:00-17:00 / Fee: Adult 500 JPY

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Roadside Station “Yamanouchi”

A farmers’ market located on the outskirts of Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Plenty of seasonal local specialties and agricultural products are available at great prices.
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Access
ACCESS

By Train
BY TRAIN

FROM TOKYOHokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano (approx. 1h 20m).
Transfer to Nagaden Express to Yudanaka (approx. 45m).
FROM NAGOYALimited Express “Shinano” to Nagano (approx. 3h).
Follow the route from Nagano above.
FROM OSAKA / KYOTOLimited Express “Thunderbird” to Kanazawa (approx. 2h 30m).
Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano (approx. 1h 10m).
Follow the route from Nagano above.

By Car
BY CAR

FROM NAKANO ICFrom Joshin-etsu Expressway Nakano IC: approx. 15 min.
FROM SHIBUKAWA IKAHO ICFrom Kan-etsu Expressway Shibukawa Ikaho IC: approx. 2h 30m.

(Please note that the route through Shiga Kogen is closed in winter.)