Covering three areas Shiga Kogen, Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen Resorts, and Kita-Shiga Kogen, Yamanouchi Town is surrounded with a beautiful natural environment across all seasons.
Well known as SNOW MONKEY, wild Japanese macaque, easily you can see their bating in a hot spring.
SHIGA KOGEN
Vast wilderness & Rich nature
Offering some of the worlds highest dry snow, SHIGA KOGEN definitely wins for quality of powder from 2,300 high.
In summer and Autumn,various trails allow to explore the park and admire amazing views which is certified as Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO – tourists can enjoy a diverse nature all the way.
Jigokudani Yaen-Koen
Known as Snow Monkey
Established in 1964, Jigokudani Yaen-Koen allows visitors to observe the wild Japanese macaque in their natural habitat, as they bathe in the warm springs became popular as “SNOW MONKEY” by tourists.
With luck, you have a chance to see baby monkeys in Spring. The park has lots of funs to be had throughout year!
YUDANAKA & SHIBU ONSEN RESORT
Experience hot springs with Yukata
Rich hot springs resort has a long history dating back 1,300 years with destinations as a peaceful gateway to simply relax.
Walk and look around traditional Japanese buildings along a cobbled street.
KITA-SHIGA KOGEN
Make your style
Halfpipes, Slopestyle, powder zone… perfect area for freestyle lovers!
No matter what level of skier or snowboarder you are, KITA-SHIGA KOGEN creates a real JAPOW experience that will have you grinning ear to ear.
Get your taste of traditional Soba (buckwheat noodles) and coffee break at SORA Terrace surrounded the sea of clouds.
Help your journey
Fruits picking
Pick your own apples as well as lots of other seasonal fruit, reservation required.
Travellers deal
Delivering your baggage from Nagano Sta., or cashback for hire taxi or rent car from Iiyama Sta.
Navigation Apps
GPS provides complete functionality, with turn-by-turn directions to the place you want.
Town brochure
Overall town information of the all seasons and map for tourist.
Contact us
- Yamanouchi Town Tourst Association3352-1 Hirao, Yamanouchi town, Nagano Pref, JAPAN.
TEL +81 269 33 2138
- Yudanaka Station Tourism Information Center
TEL +81 269 33 1126