Jigokudani Monkey Park (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Jigokudani Monkey Park is a park in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 165 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 地獄谷野猿公苑 |
| Location | Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yudanaka Station – about 4.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 165 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 225 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 273 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Interest among English readers | about 2,500 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.73280, 138.46270 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yudanaka Station, about 4.4 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (地獄谷野猿公苑) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Jigokudani Onsen – Hot spring, less than 1 km away
- Kanbayashi Onsen – Hot spring, about 2 km away
- Kutsuno Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Shibu Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Sunvalley Ski Area – Ski resort, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.