Day 4 Jiigokudani Monkey park & Shibu Onsen

Day 4 Snow Monkeys (Japanese Macaques)

After about a 15 minute walk we were greeted by the sight of a couple of monkeys embracing on a bench, their fur looked so warm and inviting. The larger of the two lunged at Sei as he got too close. We continued along the icy path surrounded by big trees on both sides we soon entered the park and saw some monkeys recovering from the cold air by relaxing in the hot pools, while others groomed each other by the side, all along in the background was the symphony of youngsters chasing each other across the rocks and over the river. Watching the monkeys in their little family groups bicker with each other and cuddle each other was really great.

The whole experience from the walk to seeing the monkeys was a really good experience.

Alex 24-3-2017

                                       We are not so different after all!

Public Onsen - free thermal water foot bath in Shibu Onsen, a village with lots public baths and thermal springs - our second stop of the day