Snow Monkeys in Nagano

A winter day with the Japanese Macaque

Nicole Bauer May 02, 2012 - ใช้เวลาอ่าน 1 นาที

Caring mother macaque keeping her baby warm...

...next to the Monkey`s rotemburo (open-air bath).

The more senior guys are usually less active…

The younger ones however are always up for something..…

… and sometimes even seem to try to talk to you.

Personal hygiene is most important and can lead to…

You might be lucky to observe some hanky-panky...

Finally, when you get this look right before you leave, you know that you have to come back!

At Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Hell's Valley Monkey Park) in Nagano Prefecture, you can observe the Japanese Snow Monkeys in their natural surroundings. Watch them taking a hot bath, going about their daily hygiene routines, looking for food, and playing with each other. It is a fascinating, up-close experience with some amazing animals.

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Winter in Japan

Nicole Bauer @nicole.bauer

Travelling abroad to discover new places, getting to know different cultures and learning foreign languages has always been my passion. I was born and raised in Germany; however, for a few years now I've been very lucky to be able to spend my life abroad. I lived for some time in England and Ital...