Snow Monkey
Winter Experience

Snow Monkey Park
Shuttle Bus

Visit the world-famous Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park with easy return shuttle transport from Myoko and Lotte Arai.

Operating Dates

Feb 9 – Mar 3, 2026

Payment

Cash Only / On Board

Akakura Return¥5,000
Lotte Arai Return¥8,000

Snow Monkey Shuttle Timetable

Scheduled return services from Myoko and Lotte Arai to Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park.

Outbound Schedule

To Snow Monkey Park

Lotte Arai Resort
08:55
Akakura Onsen Ski Resort
10:00
Akakura Kanko Resort
10:02
Hotel Windsor
10:04
Myoko Kogen Bus Terminal
10:10
Snow Monkey Park
11:10

Return Schedule

From Snow Monkey Park

Snow Monkey Park
14:00
Myoko Kogen Bus Terminal
15:00
Akakura Onsen Ski Resort
15:10
Akakura Kanko Resort
15:13
Hotel Windsor
15:15
Lotte Arai Resort
16:00

Experience the Magic

See the world-famous Japanese macaques in their natural winter habitat.

Snow Monkey 1
Snow Monkey 2
Snow Monkey 3

Important Notes

Please read these details carefully before planning your trip to the monkey park.

Tickets & Payment

Tickets are for return travel only. Please pay cash on board before departure. No advance reservations are required or accepted.

Entrance Fees

The park entrance fee is not included in the shuttle price. Entrance is ¥800 for adults and ¥400 for children.

The Walk to the Park

The park is a 25-30 minute walk through the forest from the bus stop. Please ensure you allow enough time to return for the 14:00 departure.

Operating Policy

If there are no passengers on the morning outbound bus, the return shuttle at 14:00 will not operate.

Ready to see the Snow Monkeys?

No booking needed. Simply check the timetable and meet us at your nearest bus stop. Remember to bring cash for the journey.