Coses per fer a Shimotakai

Val la pena l'esforç per veure els micos de la neu (macacos japonesos) al Parc dels Micos de Jihokudani, Nagano. Aquests macacos (banyant-se feliçment en onsen de vapor) no els importa la presència d'humans al seu voltant. Però estigueu preparats per caminar pel sender ascendent sense asfaltar (aproximadament d'1,2 km a 1,5 km, només anada). A més, la visita al Santuari de Tokagushi ens dóna una sensació de serenitat amb cedres molt alts/antics que voregen ambdós costats del sender.

This is a great way to see Nagano and the snow monkeys. The tour is often self directed as you get brought to a place, told a little about the history and architecture, and get the rest of the time to wander. My tour guide seemed a little nervous but he did a great job. Definitely worth my money.

the guide was great. the sukiyaki resturant was amazing and we had a great time seeing all the monkeys!

Ens ho vam passar genial a la visita. Taketo va ser un guia turístic fantàstic, amb molts coneixements, molt amè i parlava un anglès excel·lent. Realment ens va fer el dia. El parc dels micos i la vinya van ser els moments més destacats del dia, tot i que tots els llocs que vam visitar eren impressionants. Recomanaria absolutament aquesta visita a qualsevol altre visitant!

It was a long drive, but totally worth it to see the snow monkeys. Our driver Atif was very accommodating. Overall it was an excellent experience. Just know that you're in for about 8hrs in the car and 2-3hrs of activity.

Our guide Shinji is a friendly and professional operator. His knowledge of Shibu Onsen town was particularly impressive. His local knowledge gave us a good insights into the daily lives of people in Onsen town.