Ting at lave i Shimotakai

Det er absolut umagen værd at se sneaberne (japanske makaker) i Jihokudani Monkey Park, Nagano. Disse makaker (som gladeligt bader i dampende onsen) har intet imod menneskers tilstedeværelse omkring dem. Men vær klar til at gå ad den opadgående, uasfalterede sti (ca. 1,2 km til 1,5 km, én vej). Besøget i Tokagushi-helligdommen giver os også en følelse af ro med meget høje/gamle cedertræer, der flankerer begge sider af stien.

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!

Vi havde en fantastisk tid på turen. Taketo var en fremragende turguide, der var vidende, engagerende og talte glimrende engelsk. Han gjorde virkelig dagen for os. Abeparken og vingården var højdepunkterne på dagen, selvom alle de steder, vi besøgte, var fantastiske. Jeg vil absolut anbefale denne tur til andre besøgende!

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.