Jigokudani

Synopsis

Jigokudani (Hell Valley) is a canyon containing numerous hydrothermal features, such as geysers and hot springs, most famously the outdoor hot pools where the snow monkeys bathe. Although the monkeys most often bathe in the winter … Read more

Jigokudani (Hell Valley) is a canyon containing numerous hydrothermal features, such as geysers and hot springs, most famously the outdoor hot pools where the snow monkeys bathe. Although the monkeys most often bathe in the winter to escape the cold, they enjoy the pools in summer too, just not as often. Read less