Name: Jigokudani Onsen Korakukan
Address: 381-0401 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Heion 6818-1, Japan, Heion 6818-1, Nagano, 381-0401, Japan
Rating: 8.6

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Ryokan Jigokudani Onsen Korakukan

381-0401 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Heion 6818-1, Japan –

*9.2* Jigokudani Monkey Park: only 3 minutes away! (650 feet by foot)

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I think the snow monkey viewing and experience at Kokurukan was better than in the Jigokudani monkey park itself!

Erica, United States of America

Amazing!! Thank you so much !! Very nice stuff. Super food. And monkeys everywhere!

Ceta, Germany

Breakfast and dinner were excellent. Staff was welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. The location is beautiful. Facilities are beautiful. Would be happy to come again.

Ambrose, United States of America

Incredibly unique experience. You do not go here for luxury accommodations but to experience the monkeys. They are everywhere. Where else can you bath in an onsen with a monkey! We loved it! Food was great!

Michmom, United States of America

Onsens that come with snow monkey soaking buddies. What else can you ask for?

Frank, United States of America

Location, history, family Onsen, ping pong room, and nice people

Dora, Hong Kong

Staff came out into the rain to greet us even though we were late. Also had dinner all ready and helped us clean the wheels on our luggage.

Michael, United States of America

The location is unreal. It's nestled in a lush wooded valley, appearing to float on a bed of mist. The only sounds are of water and nature - the river below, the geyser outside, and the hooting macaques all around. You wake up to monkeys just hanging out on your windowsill. And the food! Katsuyoshi and Mie prepared traditional Japanese meals. If you're an adventurous eater, you'll love every bit of it.

Tyler, United States of America

Food and hosts were amazing. Location was amazing. Monkeys everywhere. Watch for poop.

Chaser, United States of America

The food was delicious. The owner explained how things were meant to be eaten. While we were there, we got to bathe with the snow monkeys. The snow monkey park was right next door, so you can watch them walk to the park and away from the park right by your window. This is a great place to be to get up close and personal to the snow monkeys. The staff was amazing. At night we learned to play go.

Mahu, United States of America

9.4

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What guests loved the most:
“I think the snow monkey viewing and experience at Kokurukan was better than in the Jigokudani monkey park itself!”

Erica United States of America
“Amazing!! Thank you so much !! Very nice stuff. Super food. And monkeys everywhere! ”

Ceta Germany
“Breakfast and dinner were excellent. Staff was welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. The location is beautiful. Facilities are beautiful. Would be happy to come again.”

Ambrose United States of America
“Incredibly unique experience. You do not go here for luxury accommodations but to experience the monkeys. They are everywhere. Where else can you bath in an onsen with a monkey! We loved it! ”

Michmom United States of America
“Onsens that come with snow monkey soaking buddies. What else can you ask for?”

Frank United States of America
“Location, history, family Onsen, ping pong room, and nice people”

Dora Hong Kong
“Staff came out into the rain to greet us even though we were late. Also had dinner all ready and helped us clean the wheels on our luggage.”

Michael United States of America
“The location is unreal. It's nestled in a lush wooded valley, appearing to float on a bed of mist. ”

Tyler United States of America
“Food and hosts were amazing. Location was amazing. Monkeys everywhere. Watch for poop.”

Chaser United States of America
“The food was delicious. The owner explained how things were meant to be eaten. While we were there, we got to bathe with the snow monkeys. ”

Mahu United States of America

Opened in 1864, Jigokudani Onsen Korakukan lies in front of Snow Monkey Park, in Joshinetsu Kogen National Park. Guests may share their outdoor hot spring bath with monkeys. The hotel offers simple Japanese-style accommodations.

Guests can enjoy public indoor hot-spring baths, or choose to unwind in private-use hot-spring baths. Local products can be purchased at the gift shop and you can also play table tennis. Guests can also see monkeys looking in from the property window, as monkeys are generally around the property. The property is famous for being the origin of the Shinfuseki-style of Go, and guests are able to play games of Go at the property.

The rooms feature heating facilities, tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Bathrooms and toilets are shared.

Japanese meals are served for breakfast and dinner at the dining room. A Western breakfast is available if requested in advance.

Kanbayashi Bus Stop can be reached in about 30 minutes' hike over a mountain path.

This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more

What's a ryokan?

A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?

Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
What's a kaiseki meal?

Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
What's a yukata?

A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
How should I wear a yukata?

First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?

Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
What's standard bathing etiquette?

At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
Why are tattoos not allowed?

While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Yamanouchi! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Yamanouchi! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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We have been running this inn from 1864.Our open air bath beside the river is the first place where wild monkey get into the hot spring in the world. It was 1963 before Jigokudani Monkey park opened.

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Closest Landmarks

Jigokudani Monkey Park
0.1 miles
Hasuike Pond
2.1 miles
Yudanaka Station
2.6 miles
Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area
3.8 miles
Ryuoo Ski Park
3.9 miles
Okushiga-kogen Ski Area
4.9 miles
Mt. Kusatsu Shirane
8 miles
Iiyama Station
9.7 miles
Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort
10 miles
Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum
10.1 miles

Closest Airports

Matsumoto Airport
49.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Lovely staff, amazing location, lots of onsen to choose from and monkeys everywhere! A dream come true”

Salome

Argentina

9.1

“An amazing place far from the transport and roads. So you have to walk for 20 minutes from the nearest stop. Owners are super hospitable. They organized dinne...”

Eugene2014

Singapore

9.5

“Wild snow monkeys cavorting across the property in the morning and afternoon while we sat in the outdoor onsen - beautiful view of Jigokudani snow monkeys and t...”

Angie

United States of America

8.3

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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 6 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Jigokudani Onsen Korakukan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note the property building is strictly nonsmoking. A designated smoking area is available outside the building.

Guests who prefer a Western-style breakfast must contact the property at least 3 days in advance.

Check-in is strictly until 16:30.

Please note that it will take a 40-minute walk from the nearest bus stop to reach the property. Guests are advised to have light luggage. The property is also outside the range of postal delivery services.

Please note that the roads to the property may be rough and there are no street lights when it gets dark. The property recommends guests bring light luggage or backpacks, as well as a torch when reaching the property.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Please inform Jigokudani Onsen Korakukan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

“Breakfast and dinner were excellent. Staff was welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. The location is beautiful. Facilities are beautiful. Would be happy to come again.”

Ambrose

“Incredibly unique experience. You do not go here for luxury accommodations but to experience the monkeys. They are everywhere. Where else can you bath in an onsen with a monkey! We loved it! Food was great!”

Michmom

“The location is unreal. It's nestled in a lush wooded valley, appearing to float on a bed of mist. The only sounds are of water and nature - the river below, the geyser outside, and the hooting macaques all around. You wake up to monkeys just hanging out on your windowsill. And the food! Katsuyoshi and Mie prepared traditional Japanese meals. If you're an adventurous eater, you'll love every bit of it.”

Tyler

“The food was delicious. The owner explained how things were meant to be eaten. While we were there, we got to bathe with the snow monkeys. The snow monkey park was right next door, so you can watch them walk to the park and away from the park right by your window. This is a great place to be to get up close and personal to the snow monkeys. The staff was amazing. At night we learned to play go.”

Mahu

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