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Yamanouchi山ノ内町
Spend one full day to see Jigokudani Monkey Park; add a night if you want onsen bathing or ski in Shiga Kogen.
Yamanouchi is a small hot‑spring town in Nagano best known for the snow‑monkey park. A day covers the park; an extra night lets you enjoy onsen or nearby ski slopes.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Dec–Feb (monkey park), Apr–Oct (onsen, hiking)
- avoid Jan heavy snow may block roads (check local forecast)
- Airport
- NGO
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Yamanouchi110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yamanouchi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyLow crime overall; stay alert on winter roads and in remote mountain areas.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNGO Chubu Centrair (About 3.5 h by train via Nagoya; not the closest airport.
- Getting aroundFrom Nagano take the Nagano‑Dentetsu limited express (¥1,210 (≈ US$9), 45 min) to Yudanaka Station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen bowl¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Yudanaka‑Shiga Kogencheck¥1,300 (≈ US$9)
- Museum or sight ticketOnsen entry fee¥500–¥1,000 (≈ US$4–7)
- Budget bedDormitory or simple ryokan room, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range ryokan double, a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedMid‑range ryokan double, a night, per room¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NGO Chubu Centrair (About 3.5 h by train via Nagoya; not the closest airport. For Yamanouchi, fly into Tokyo (NRT/HND) or Nagano (no commercial airport).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Best
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: Feb, Apr–Oct, Dec. Mixed: Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Nov (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yamanouchi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
12 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
13 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
14 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
15 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
13 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
From Nagano take the Nagano‑Dentetsu limited express (¥1,210, 45 min) to Yudanaka Station. Buy a bus ticket (¥1,500 round, includes park entry) or walk 1.6 km to the park. Boots rental ¥500 at the trailhead. In winter a minibus runs seven times a day.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Shiga Kogen ski area
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Yudanaka Station, about 30 min
Winter sports and high‑altitude hiking.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Shimaya
Budget ryokan, rooms from ¥3,500; free driver to Monkey Park
Minshuku Korakukan Jigokudani
Mid‑range, ¥10,000–¥14,000, inside Monkey Park grounds
Yudanaka Onsen Seifuso
Mid‑range, ¥10,000–¥14,000, Western & Japanese meals
Kokuya
Splurge ryokan, suites ¥16,000–¥36,900 per person
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–¥8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–¥12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range ryokan double1 × 1 night × ¥13,000 | ¥13,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥8,000 | ¥16,000 |
| Nagano‑Yudanaka train (one way)2 × ¥1,210 · check | ¥2,420 |
| Bus to Monkey Park (round trip, includes entry)2 × ¥1,500 · check | ¥3,000 |
| Boot rental for trail2 × ¥500 · check | ¥1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥3,540 |
| Trip total≈ ¥19,480 per person per day, bed included | ¥38,960≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in yen; transport and accommodation only.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen bowl | ¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Onsen entry fee | ¥500–¥1,000 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Bus ticket Yudanaka‑Shiga Kogencheck | ¥1,300 (≈ US$9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Trail to the park can be muddy or icy; wear proper boots.
- Bus schedule is seasonal; check times in advance.
- Winter road closures may affect access to Shiga Kogen.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Nagano (check address); other embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Nagano → Yudanaka (Nagano‑Dentetsu): ¥1,210 (≈ US$9), 45 min (check)
- Yudanaka → Jigokudani Monkey Park (bus, round trip): ¥1,500 (≈ US$11), includes park entry (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
- トレイル用のブーツが必要です — I need boots for the trail (toreiru-yō no būtsu ga hitsuyō desu)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yamanouchi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Feb (monkey park), Apr–Oct (onsen, hiking) · avoid Jan heavy snow may block roads (check local forecast) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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