Mga bagay na dapat gawin sa Shimotakai

Sulit na sulit ang pagod para makita ang Snow Monkey (Japanese Macaques) sa Jihokudani Monkey Park, Nagano. Ang mga macaques na ito (masayang naliligo sa umuusok na onsen) ay hindi alintana ang presensya ng mga tao sa paligid nila. Ngunit maging handa sa paglalakad sa paakyat na hindi sementadong daanan (humigit-kumulang 1.2km hanggang 1.5km, isang direksyon). Gayundin, ang pagbisita sa Tokagushi Shrine ay nagbibigay sa amin ng pakiramdam ng kapayapaan na may napakataas/lumang mga puno ng cedar na nakahanay sa magkabilang gilid ng daanan.

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!

Napakasaya namin sa tour. Si Taketo ay isang napakagaling na tour guide na may kaalaman, nakakaaliw, at mahusay magsalita ng Ingles. Talagang pinasaya niya ang araw namin. Ang monkey park at vineyard ang mga highlight ng araw, bagama't lahat ng lugar na binisita namin ay nakamamangha. Lubos kong irerekomenda ang tour na ito sa iba pang mga bisita!

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.