The Snow Monkeys taking their onsen bath
Most of the guests from overseas that stay at Kamesei come to Nagano to see the snow monkeys (www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp). We couldn't let the guests have all the fun, so today, our family made the trek. The monkeys were so entertaining! I took loads of pictures, some of which are here, as a companion to my article in Naga-Know (http://www.nagaknow.com/snowmonkeys.shtml). We also got to meet Hagiwara-san, the park manager, and bought his new book, 'Monkey Kingdom', which features his award winning photos.
亀清旅館のＨＰはこちらClick here for Kamesei Ryokan website
Trailhead from Kanbayashi Onsen
On the trail through the cedar forest
Why it's called Hell Valley
Park Entrance
The 'rustic' inn across the river from the park
Enjoying 'chimaki' at the inn
Half poofy, and half slicked-back
