Location: Yamanouchi-machi
Top Things to do in Yamanouchi-machi
Top 5 Budget-friendly Things to do in Yamanouchi-machi, Chubu
Yamanouchi is a town located in Shimotakai District in northern Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the town had an estimated population of 12,351 and a population density of 46.4 persons per km².
Restaurants in Yamanouchi-machi
1. Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,691 reviews
Reviewed By MichelleSCapeTownSA - Cape Town Central, South Africa
An incredible place, Snow Monkey Park must be one of the world’s most unique attractions and is one of my favourite memories of Japan. The park is small and there is a 30/40-minute easy walk to reach it - the walk is wonderful and through a forest. I visited in April and was able to see a lot of baby monkeys, even on a hot day. They are wild but used to people, so they get close and walk around quite freely. You can see them all around, they play on the rocks and in the water too. When things get heated between the young ones the adults’ step in. Things either calm down fast or the youngsters ensure they move a good distance away and continue being cheeky - super cute. We walked back from the park all the way down to Yudanaka station via the beautiful Shibu Onsen village. This lovely scenic walk starts in the forest, then makes its way through the cobblestoned lanes surrounded by traditional wooden ryokan (Japanese inns) of Shibu Onsen along the Yokoyugawa River. It takes around one to two hours and is worth doing if you have the time – a lot of history, quaint sights and beauty to take in.
2. Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
The Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gist shop is based close to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. We offer various things to make your visit to and around the park more comfortable and enjoyable, like snow boots, crampons, jackets in winter, and rain coats and rental cycles to cycle around the area in summer. Besides rentals, the shop has a variety of original souvenirs for those looking for a tangible memory of their visit, and sightseeing information about all things Northern Nagano.
Reviewed By BoardingPass151160 - Singapore, Singapore
The reason I chose to visit this snow monkey spot was because its nearer to Yudanaka Station and they have great merchandise. The one thing that caught my eyes was the monkey underwear which comes in red & yellow. Not sure if you can get this anywhere else. The selection of souvenirs are quite good as well. It was a great place for a little souvenir shopping after. 1.6km trek down from the Snow Monkey Resort.
3. Shibu Onsen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
Reviewed By Aprime1980 - London, United Kingdom
I came here for the 9 onsens which is days to cure any illness but big broken hearts You can also get the keys to open those onsens from ryokan in that Immediate area so please enquire I wore a full sleeve thermal room Yukata and hanten which is like a winter Yukata from my ryokan. I also had warm socks and borrowed an umbrella from my ryokan befire waking about. You need to buy a towel which comes in a red envelope for 350 I will tell you on how to do the stamps. So get the key from the ryokan which should be attached to a big wooden thin block do you can’t lose it plus there should be a small plastic map attached to it Read the rules of the onsen at of the 9 buildings. I used cold water in the onsen to make it cooler I would advice against doing all 9 in one go as your towel will become quiet wet after the 3rd or 4th time Spread it over 2 days. Please use my photo to see where the stamps go and what way up. The top stamp is simple as all are like that apart from the big stamp on the top row Each onsen had 2 stamps where the fire symbol goes on the top and where on the towel it goes. It’s the bottom stamp you want to get right , look at the back to see the number on what way it is up OR make sure the metal pin on the back of the big stamp is on the top / 12 o clock position Number 1 onsen is in the far right of the towel as the Japanese counting is right to left. You don’t need to do the stamps in order as where my ryokan was the order I did it was 3,2,1,4,5,6,7,8,9 otherwise I would have back track and j would recommend carrying water or you can buy from the vending machine There are toilets which your map key should show as a green symbol. There was a building near onsen 1 which was on the map which had toilets and had table tennis stands on it. After you complete you should do what I did and get a nice ramen and soft drink bit if you drink alcohol then by all means get that I did at 1900 to be fair as I knew it would be quiet and it would be even more beautiful with the lights like the anime spirited away I will get my towel framed and please observe and obey the rules. If you have tattoos then as the rules say don use the onsen. I ain’t got any so that wasn’t my problem Please don’t be that stupid foreigner who makes the rest of us look bad. Please do research and if you use the cold water in the onsen then turn it off after use
4. Sake Storehouse Art Museum - Gallery Tamamura Honten
5. Ryuoo Ski Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 180 reviews
Kita Shiga Ryuoo Ski Park is located in the northern region of Nagano Prefecture, takes half and hour from Nagano station by NAGANO dentetsu train. There is an excellent variety of courses at the resort catering for all skill levels, including a selection of ungroomed powder courses. The resort also caters for those looking for snow activities as well as skiing and snowboarding.The Kiotoshi courses are found connecting the top Sky Land area of the resort and the Valley Area. If you're looking for deep fresh powder snow on ungroomed areas, then this is the place for you. As these courses are for advanced riders, beginners are advised to use the ropeway to go down from the Sky Land area to the Valley Area rather than challenge these courses.
Reviewed By Dienzlife - Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
A latepost review from our last year’s winter trip: Ryuoo Ski Park Date visit: 10 Dec 2018 How to reach: - Take taxi at the taxi counter across Yudanaka Station (note that shuttle bus to the ski park only operates when ski season begins - non fixed date but usually around mid/ end of Dec) - Take the cable station to go up to the ski park What we love: - Short distance which make it convenient daytrip for family with young kids (we chose this one as Shiga Kogen is bit further distance). - The stunning view made the extra taxi cost well worth! - The soft powder snow for the kids to play. If you are coming by early Dec, the kids snow park is not open yet. But we chose this date merely to get cheaper price and basically took our risk for the snow. We were lucky that the snow came early although the ski season was not opened by then. Coming from tropical country, our kids just loving their snow play even without sledge/ tobboganing! - The Sora Terrace Some reviewers made comments on the pricing at this cafe, but for us, price just reasonable. Menu is just basic nothing extraordinary, but really, what more do you need than a yummy hot chocolate and warm chicken curry for your kids after freezing snow play ;) The ambience was nice and relaxing, and you can enjoy the breathtaking view while having your drinks and meals! Cons: - Taxi price (which we didn’t regret paying extra for the lovely day we had), but yeah still a con in case you’re on a budget. - Cloudy vs Sunny Make sure you check the forecast before deciding going up the mountain. Of course it couldnt predict 100% correctness, but mostly you’ll get the best out of it. If you are unlucky going there on a cloudy/ foggy day but the forecast said it would be sunny in the afternoon, it is so worth it to wait! I kinda loved it though seeing both effects as it was really became such gorgeous scenery after the fog cleared. We saw some nice family friendly hotels which has some nice snow playground around the cable station, might consider booking there if you really up for skiing with your kids.
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