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Located in northern Nagano, Snow
Monkey Resotts offers visitors
the chance to experience authentic
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Japan. With easy access to some *X.q].{{""
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hot springs with exceptional
views, towns steeped in historY
and tradition, endless hiking trails,
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lakes and rivers, there is so much to 1.i;;.
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Nagano City developed as a temple town surrounding Zenkoji

Temple. With the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen (bullet

'9t8"*' .d ':bi .l;t'i'

train) between Tokyo and Kanazawa in 2015, the number of
tourists traveling toward Hokuriku has increased. There is a
'14
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.i to Zenkoji Temple with 48 lanterns for the 48 vows of Amitabha.

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TEL:026-226-5626
http://www.nagano-cvb.or.jp

:E@!ffi.lqag*f; Oyaki (dumplings)

A local Nagano speclalty with a steamed or
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Shops selling pottery, Japanese sweets, miso, tea, local Nagano specialty enfolding var ous llilings. the lil ngs whlch
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lse locally grown produce, are tems such as
tems, and a variety of other products ljne Chuo-dorl, a street linking Nagano vegetab es siiFiried in oil or boiled sweel red
Stat on to Zenkotr Temple, the Gondo arcade, and Chitosecho-dori.

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The snow that fa s on this sk s ope ls
W th a history of approx mate y 1 400 years regardless of
of such good qualily il s called 'maglc
rel g ous a{fi iation or gender, it is sa d anyone who worships powder snow" There are 19 diJferent
here can reach paradise thus visitors offering prayers come courses offering p enty of var ation
making the summ t altalnab e even to
from a over the country The "Nagano Tournyou Festival," beginners The view of ihe Togakushi
which commemorates the 1998 Winter O ympics, is one of the mouftain rarge from lhe summit js
simply spectacular.
biggest events n winter Zenkoli Temp e's ma n hal , Sanmon
gate, Niomon gate and other structures w thln the temple
grounds are fantast cal y i um nated n Olymp c colors

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One of Japan's most

famous u-kiyoe
artists, Katsushika
Hokusai, was a
frequent visitor to
Obuse late in his
life and much of his
work remains in the
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town. The Hokusai "ti'.""
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Museum displays a { i;li't rp,l irrr' lr i"tiirrtf i,'}li
collection of his art.
The Tsuchi Ningyo (clay dolls)
of Nakano City is a craft that
has been passed down since
the end of the Edo period.
There are three locations in the
city that offer a Tsuchi Ningyo
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decorating experience. Use
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of raw silk together with Tomioka City Obuse highway Oas s connects the Josh netsu 'ffichesr.rrt
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I shochu
(Gunma) and Okaya City (Nagano) chway and Obuse. There s a food court, souvenir ,'t:itrllli; r:

during the Meiji, Taisho and Showa shop, p aza with fountain and a spofis ha .
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Hotel Senlukaku offers visitors the chance
to experlence luxury along with exceptlonal
hospitality. There is a choice of bed or futon in
elegant Japanese style rooms for your comfort
The hote otfers an ndoor heated swimming pooL
and uxurious hot spring baths for leisure and
relaxation. With the Snow Monkey Park only a
short walk away, Hotel Senlukaku is a popular
choice for visitors to the area

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December 28
Yudanaka
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Saturdays from
17:10 7:25 a7:25 7:27 7:4O
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? B:05 8t2O 8:2O B:22 8:35 March 25.
9:36 9:51 9:51 9:53 O:tlti f=Operates on
a ll O:41 0:56 l1o:56 0:58 111 December 22 and
on Fridays from
2:16 2:16 1B
2:O1 December 9 -
6 :l:41 3:56 3:56 4'. Match 24.
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6:06 6:06 16:Og 6:2 on weekdays
s I19:55 2O.1O 120:10 2O:12 20:25 Fare: Adult 31 0 yen / only (no service
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Located only 20 meters from the Snow
I\,4onkey Park trail entrance, Enza Caf 6
is the perfect eating/drinking spot on
route to the monkeysl lt otlers a var ety
of {ood such as ramen, sushi, fried
chicken and many more.
Just 10 minutes wa k from the Snow Monkey Park Thls shop is based at the Snow Monkey Kourakukan s a traditional Japanese
trail entrancel Going to Yudanaka or Nagano?
Park Trall Entrance. There is a luggage inn situated just m nutes away from the
ght storage servjce and winter coats and Snow Monkey Park next to the YokoYU
With the bus slop r n fronl of the restaurant,
Sobaroku is the p ace to bel Enloy the daily boots rental service available. Original river. With over 150 years of history,
made soba produced wth local buckwheat and Snow Monkey souvenirs are also erjoy ar aJL1e1.ic ryo\dn eloer e.lce
clean water from the Sh gakogen High ands
available. ano oJ'ooor hot \P'ing sonet'nes
TEL : 0269-38-1739 the monkeys jo n in tool
www s n ow rn o n key te s, r t s, co m"lta u rs

P ease dress approprlately for cold weather. Winter coat,

gloves, hat and waterproof boots are recommended.
There is limlted parking so please use pubL c transport (see
lN0zawa Grand Hotelesnow Monkey Parkl >Fare:Adult 1,600 ven / Child 800 ven information for tickets be ow).
iliyama sta.csnow lVonkey Parkl ) Fare:Adult 1,000 ven / Child 500 ven
O=Operates on weekdays onlv (no service December 29 January 3) There is no toi et along the trail so p ease use the pub ic
toilet in the car park before you set off.

Winter opening hours are from 8t30am 5:00pm, so please give

yourself enough t me to see the monkeys. The park s open daily'
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tlre hoi spring. Their unic
way of life aisc attracts
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pholograp:hers

body. Other monkeys soon followed Hokkaido and the Ryuklu islands
Snou. Monkey Park is located in
suit, and their fame b.cam. of Japan. In winter the ground i.
the north of Nagano within the
widespread throughout JaPan. couered i,r d.ep sno*; ir is lreezing
Joshin'etsu National Park. The park
A separate hot spring was built fbr ,old wirh remperature: droPPing
is ,{5 minutes by train liom Nagano
the water loving monkeYs, and in to belo* m;nus len degrees. Being
station to Yudanaka station, and then
I 920 they were on the front cover the only primates living in such
a 1 0 minute bus ride to KanbaYashi
of America's LIFE magazine, which a cold environment, theY became
Onsen, and 50 minute walL through
trail. spread their name across the world. known as "Snow Monkeys". The
a pretSr forest
srow -onkeys are endemic to
E The park opened in 196'{ along with
Japan and are the onlY sPecies of
a ski resort. This influx of PeoPIe
primate inhabiting the country. The
disturbed the monLeys, Pushing
macaques usually live as a troop of a
them downstream towards farmland
in search of new habitat. The
f'ew males, 2 or 5 times -ore f"male.
and their babies. The f'enales
local larmers asked lor the right
usually remain within the troop they
to control their numbers as theY
were born into, but most males will
became pests, eating aPPles and
leave the troop before theY become
destroying crops.
adults.
Within the troop of wild monLeYs
was one male macaque (the ParL's
6rst generation alpha male) who
Af$wspfpmrp
was particularly fbscinating. It was
&Please do not attemPt to
this monkey's behaviour, and the
touch or startle the monkeYs
concept of monkeys .nd huna.s "F!ir'f
@Please keep a safe distance
coexisting, which sparked the idea
from the monkeys while
ol opening the *ild nonkeY Park.
T Grand Prize Winner 2006 watching.
The macaques were given food Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith
! Rice lnternational Awards
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r.gularly, and eventually after 5
n SNOW MONKEY AND BABY I'eed to the monkeys.
r years, th. whole trooP aPPeared in by Toshio Hagiwara Nagano, Japan
@special photographY (use
Jigokudani.
of underwater or aerial
E
The habit of bathing in the hot
r\{} ihhErut Srumr'r' "&tmnkevs LIFE magazine ran a cover story ot photographic equiPment, or
spring came about af'ter a Young the Snow l\,4onkeys in 1 970 making
The Japanese macaque is known them world famous. getting any tyPe of sPecial
r urious macaque dipPed his roe in
as being the mo-t norrhern living equipment close to the
the warm water. It must have l'elt
14- primate. They are widelY sPread monkeys) is prohibited.
good to this little monkey because
oh throughout the broadleaf forests of
<- he eventually immersed his whole
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25mins from Kanbayashi Onsen on foot Admission Fee
-:. AduLt: B0Oyen Chitd: 400yen (6-17 years)
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C^^r AinrtLov D.rL season (generally between April October) B:30-17:00
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IFd4SY'H,3 The ticket is nonrefundable even ln the case of the monkeys

not showing up at the Park

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One day unlim ted use of the Nagano Dentetsu Line

. One day unllmited use of the Nagaden Express Bus
(Nagano station -Snow Monkey Park)
. One day unlirnited use of the Nagaden local bus
(Yudanaka station Kanbayashi Onsen, Snow l\,4onkey Park)
-
.
ADULT =
+3 r2O0,zcHrLD. : +1,600 Free admlssion to the Snow lVonkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen)

"6 .12 YEARS OLD Available at:Nagano Dentetsu/ Nagano Sta. / Gondo Sta. /
Suzaka Sta. / Obuse Sta. /Yudanaka Sta.

Atso availabteon f JAFANi(AN, om

Available for purchase

atTokyo Station
Marunouchi North Exit
Ticket oflice. (Open
07:30-20:30)

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Wide varieties of products are ftiE?E, Itr ftffi F#iff ,

available here from popular cosmetics, EIJ E{#, Etlfr , EWH F", - A!H'L''
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fashion items, accessories, gourment,
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LANCOME LONDON
SK- II
DECORTE Theory and Sh nshu
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Kita Shiga is home to 4 popular ski resorts: Komaruyama, Yomase,
X-JAM Takaifuiji/Yomase Onsen and Ryuoo Ski Park. Each
resort can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced; the ski resort
restaurants offer a variety of delicious food.

A resort with plenty to enioy for children and

f$,-rr'; r"iv Lqrtrrul, l '\,\'J d*+"cnlr ,[
experts.
Take the ropeway (166 capacity) Io 177Om
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and ride the powl
A mecca for beginners and professiona s;
$tppffi-+se dlns{'id!
wlth ski school!

)\'f;:\&d f;dmd f*$r 2 half pipes, kickers, boxes and much morel

iraue! to,' thei' War ld,re nawned s naw Mon key Park
,r , '," ftom'Kitashiga ihgen!
Kitashiga
(Ryuoo bus terminal)
v20-minure taxi "ide or
2O-rlir-ule free shudle bus service

Nagaden Yudanaka Station

v2O-minule bus ride

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Yudanaka Station to Ryuoo Ski Park makes
your trip easier. Skj essons are availab e in
both Engl sh and Chinese making it a great
local or or [irsr.tTe s. s's 16 srpe.ierce
the r f irst trip down the slopes. lf you go
to the summit area via one of the world
biggest ropeway, a world of pure powder
snow spreads before you guaranteed to
satisfy any lover of powder snow. The ski
Havaxtba
slope offers a variety of other activities, Buckwheat flour dissolved in water is
such as snow baggy rldes, providing great thrown in a pot with bojled iulienned
fun for the entire family. daikon and qulckly stired to make
this unique Nagano verslon of fast
food. The dissolved buckwheal
flour ls topped with a hot soy sauce-
based sauce and green onions and
seaweed flakes. Don't forget to add
the shichimi spicel

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We are here to help you to start your skiing lifel wor d,
s a syfirbolic teature
rnprove your skiing skil and gain your confidencel The rope way takes you to the Skyland area with panoram c view
We offer a I eve s Ski/Snowboard lessons Go up to the bottom of the rope way stat on by snow veh cleL
Lessons are all in Enql sh or ChineseL

PBICE I1'IGLUDED
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Snow Monkey Bus Ticket

This is a convenient bus licket for
r'-irors wrntirg ro t rav, . rum Shiga
Kogen to Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park.
The tickcts are available at the hotels
within Shiga Kogen. Piease enquire at
the hotel you are staying with.

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Shigakogen I Tourism Association

I Hotel Association
(service available onlv Dec srd 2O16- Apr 3rd 2Q17) I Lift Association
Yudanaka inow Monke oklshiga Hotaru Onsen l'lotaru 0nsen 0kushlga Yudanaka
Hasuike Hasuike Sta.
Sta. Koger Hote (Suzulkawa) {Sururikawal Kogen Hotel

6:40 6:58 6:10 6:29

7t1A 7:2O 7.47 8:O3 5:50 6:34 6:54 7:08
lsFrvicp rvailable onlv De. 3rd 201 6- ADr 3rd 201 7)
7:4O 7tso 8:17 9:01 7.1O 7t29
Nagano 0kushiBa ''lotaru 0nser Hotaru onsen 0kushiga Nagano
B:20 6:50 7:34 7:54 B:08 Hasuike (ogen Hotel (S!zurikawa) (Suz!r kawa) Kogen Hotel Sta.
Sta.
B:2O B:30 9:01 Ii45 B:35 B:54
8 I5 9:26 7:45 9:36
9:05 9:32 B:35 9:19 36
9:05 0:16 10:51 9:35
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9:35 1O:30 9:25 9:4 1O:O2
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0:10 1O:37 9:59 14:00 5:51
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6:00 16:27 I 4:06 4:25
15:55 16:05 6:32 17:16 1 4:00 4:44 15:O7 15:21
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Fare:Adult 1,600 yen / Child 800 yen
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Ela December 20'16 - April 2017

lp striuutose Children under 12 are Iree with a common

Ski Area
ticket for al1 the Shiga Kogen slopes.
You wilL receive a lift ticket in exchange for
a 500-yen security deposit on a key card.
Your security deposit will be returned upon
the return of the key card.
n Pl^aqd o r g sone forr of ioelti'iodr on

Yudanaka <) Shiga Kog,en

Round-trip Busfickets
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Ski Area lf you're planning to go skilng n Sh ga
Kogen, park your car at a free parking
space and use the bus to get there
with no hasslel
Fare:Adull 800 yen / Child 400 yen
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I lnternational Age Categories

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Type ol pass Adull highschool chird Noles
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I day pass +5,000 v4,200 Y?,500 12

When preschool aged are accompanied by a paying adult, 1 pre-school aged ch ld
.s-day pass Y9,'100 +7,74O Y4,600 Choice ot 1 day+ morning or an afternoon + 1 day per 1 paying adult may enter free ol charge
and over
2-day pass Y9.300 *7,800 Y4.700

3'dav pass *1 3,400 Y10,800 Y6,700 Ski children's days 12/1a,1/15,2119,3119,4/16

(ldaylreepasslorchildrenl2andunder) (thirdSundayofeachmonthfromDecembertoApril)
Can be used tor lour consecutve hours afrer
4-hour pass Y4"200 Y3,800 nr:019 entering the gale on day of purchase
Early season/
Spdnq season 1-dav pass
Y4.200 Y3.800 Y2"1 00 a Early season :
Season opne s throuqh December 20(Tue).
Key card deposir | +soo I HlrTJ,i;il ".T.:?,Y;3f;"J""ili,i;,i
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. Spring season: April 1(Sat) Notes
Spring season 2-day pass
Y8,I OO )c7"000 At lhe beginning of May 7(Sun)
a Remaining days, points, and hours cannot be refunded. O No type of pass allows lol remaining
Super pass 4 Y17,500 Y15,000 Y8,800 4{ me l-oay pass Tor use any lme duilnq the season oays. poinl.. or hours lo be . ans'e reo to Lhe o owing seasol. O I ost hey cards canrot be
replaced. O Deposir wi I rol oe 'erurned il key card s damaged. O Pease obra l nrqhrer passe5
separately O We are not respons ble for any accidents occutrlng within the ski area. a Lift fee refunds
Super pass 5 +2r.600 +18.500 +10.800 5l me 1-day pass for use any lime during the season
n the event of lift c osing due to inclement weather or other causes will be carried out in accord with
Shiga Kogen Lift Associat on relund stipu ations. a Passenger tickets are non-transferrable: lndiv duals
Super pass 6 v25,800 x22,000 x12.900 6ilme 1 day pass for use any iime durinq the season who sell or atlempt to sell passenger tickets obtained for the purpose of resale to unspecif ed persons
will be punished by law according to article 7 of lhe regulations pertain ng to prevention of acts of
violent misconduct deirimental to the Nagano community. O Chi dren:When preschool-aged are
Super pass 7 v29,900 +25,24O +15,000 /{ime 1-day pass Jor use any iime during the season
accompan ed by a paying adult, 1 pre'school aged child per 1 paying adult may enter free of charge.

Super pass 10 +41.200 Y35.000 I O{ime 1-day pass lor use any t me dunng lhe season :ir.lrliiil a,...
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Yudanaka onsen is made up of 5 areas;

Yudanaka, Shinyudanaka, Hoshikawa,
Honami, and Andai, There are several
spring sources in each area, which means
the onsen can be enjoyed in a variety
of ways. In recent years, the number of
cales and restauranls that operate in
renovated old folk houses and shops has
increased, and they have become a place
for residents and tourists to gather,

GOEN, a new Japanese Dining Bar, offers staple dishes

This s a hot spr ng ocated next to Yudanaka Station. inc ud ng yak ton, tempura, sushi, sashimi, local fresh
There is a room to rest in and watch the trains come and go. vegetables and craft beer for you to enjoy.
Open: 1O:OO - 21 :00 (last entry 20:30) Adult: 300 Yen Child: i 50 yen

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The onsen town has a nostalg c atmosphere as ts
burld ngs were mostly built between the Talsho and ear y-

Showa eras and rernan argely intact. The onsen town's

nine baths (pub ic baths) are available for overnight guesl
use Thereare prayertowels avarabefor purchase and
a stamp from each bath can be co ected on the towe. t
is sa d that when you co ect al nine stamps and make a
w sh, the wish will be granted.
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Hours of operation:
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Shlga Kogen js a hlgh quality producer ot
6 00 a.m 10:00 p.m.
*i nemagaridake. Nemagaridake ls a lean
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prayer towe can $.9nn* 64$
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be purchased at each
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has become a siaple dish. Thls version of
canned miso soup rs called "Sabalake.'

Onsen &tran
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shops around the
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steamed cakes
made lrom flour
with a red bean
paste centre.

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Onsen Village
The hot springs of Nozawa Onsen were discovered in the Bth Century,
During the Edo period the baths were used for healing purposes; now they
are enjoyed by many skiers and tourists visiting Japan. Within the village
there are 13 free public baths called "soto-yu',. Visiting each of the public
baths (soto-yu meguri) is also popular amongst people staying in the village.

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- Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort

- The resort has 36 trails with an elevation of
1,085m; its longest trail ls lO,OOOm and the
steepest gradient is 39 degrees. There are
gentle slopes at the summlt so beginners
may also enjoy the area's exceptional snow
quallty and spectacular views.

Tour of the puhlic baths Soto-yu

@y,l::yr,or",O There are thirteen public baths
wjthin the vi lage, all fiowrng with
The 13 soto-yu locations scattered
throughout the village are 100% natural hot
Situated at the highest point in the village, 100% natural hot spring water. sprlngs with continuous flows of hot water
the outdoor bath offers beautiful views of The type of hot sprlng and the They are not only available for the vi lagers,
the snowy landscape. The outdoor bath is effect it has on the body differs but also guest use, One soto-yu in partrcu ar,
open to the public from 1 pm until 6pm and dependino on the bath, so it is Oyr. locateo tn t-e cerier o'the not spr 1qs
costs 800 yen for Adult. Non-residents can fun to try thern all and flnd your area, conveys the style of the Edo per od in
also er oy lae orea(last oLffet ano even rg favourite.The "O-yu" bath is at ls arch tecture and has become the symbol
dinner Breakfast s from 7:30am until 9am the centre of the viilage and of Nozawa Onsen Each visitor to the soto-
and costs 1,500 yen. Please reserve a is the icon of Nozawa Onsen. yu can decide for thernselves how much
table in advance for dinner Why not take It is a beautiful building in the they want to pay as an entrance fee to the
sorne luxury time out at this ski resort hotel. archrtectural style of an Edo bathhouse by plac ng the r otfering n the
E-mail : nozawa@nagaden-net.co. jp period bathhouse. collection box outs de,

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Dosajin Festival to"9';g,ated a national Pickled nozawana
signifkant intangibi,le folk cultural asett -5is s a1 esselria iooo ier to .l"e oeoo,e o'
I his is a f:re festival nelo on Jandaty 15th 51 1s1. \ozaraaa a,e rative !eqetaoles io
every year celebrating fiistborn childreni Nozawa Onsen, home to the mosi authenlic
offe'ing p-'ificalio" ii inaJspicioLs yea s pickled nozawana. Pickled nozawana has
'battle pralr oeri\ed lact,c ac o. wricr :s sard Io
md pmyers {qr a good mat;h, The
wilh ne l ames soa"n,rg aop.oxtnate y 90 be good for digestive heaith, and jtattracts
r inutes is errremely conperJ.rg. attention as a food thought to contribute to
-he o gev ty or \aga1o preleclL.e .es,dents

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Fare: Adujt 1,500 yen Child 750 yen
9:10 + 9'2s 9:53 a7:1O 7:4O 7151 * Operates on the Saturday, Sunday, public holiday schedule from December 29 - January 3
0:50 + 'o3 8:O5 B:35 8:48
1:50 -1, 03 9:05 9:48
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1B:15 8:45 8:56
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I:No service Saturdays, Sundays, and plb ic holldays
* Operates on the Saturday, Sunday, pubtic hotiday

- schedule from December 29 January 3.

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A region of extreme heavy snowfall, liyama is home to
Togari Onsen, Madarao Kogen and Hokuryu Onsen
Family Ski Resorts, all famous for amazing snow quality.
Yearly events include liyama Snow Festival and Kamakura
(traditional Japanese version of an igloo) Festival.

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Shinefsu-"$$izenkvo
Activity Center '
Localed within liyama Station, the
activity center provides inlormatron
on activlties and outdoor sports that
can be experienced ln nlne cities and
towns * localed ln Nagano and Nilgaia
prefectures. Tour atrangements can also
be made here. The center also rerts out
activity{elated tems, s!ch as bicycles.
ti yama C ty l\lyoko C ty, Nakano C ty
Yamanouchi Town, Shinano Town, llzufa
rE Town, Kiiimadaira Vi laae, Nozawa Onsen
Vi lage, Sakae Vlllage
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Snatu Festival -$firmam#rmfic$?$
This fest val held in
iyama, whrch has
one of the heav est
Shinano Town was first established
snowfa ls in Japan, as a resort area for missionaries in
ce ebrates w nter. the Taisho era and is long beloved as
I\,4ore than 100 a place of healing. The healing forest
snow sculptures are business has developed as more
positioned throughout
focus has been placed on the heallng
the city and the ma n
effects of a rich natural environment.
venue, and "Yuk mi
A variety of programs are available to
lanterns" create a
fantastic nighttrme help refresh your body and soul.
Smelt fishing can be enjoyed from
winter atmosphere. November through the first Sunday
in Apri of the fo 1ow ng year. Ride on
a fishing boat equipped with heating
and to lets and enloy a leisure y day
Sasa-zushi
of f sh ng by dropping a Iine through a
It is said that the people ot Tomikura sent sasa-
zushl to Kenshin Uesug as battlefield sustenance hole in the f oor of the boat.
during the Waring States perlod. lt ls a simple
I type of mounlain vlllage sushi made wth vlnegared
rlce placed on a bamboo leaf alonq with zenmai
(Japanese f lowering fern), shiitake mushrooms,
Japanese walnuts, and other fillings.
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* However, only operates between liyama Station and N.4adarao 14.25 1 4:45 4152 5:2O 5:28 15:50 * December 1 7, 20 1 6 (Sat.) revision operates everyday
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use GONNECT PASS for a great deal!
Nagano Sta. Kawagoe Matoba Ikebukuro Sta. East Exit
7:3O 10:17 11:12
aAlong wllh round lrp bus fare (alowing you to board and de-
9:O0 : 1 1:47 12:42
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-}lF ' board where you p ease), the entiance fee to the Snow l\,4onkey From Nagano i 10:30 13:17 14:12
one-way fo-+:. # '
Park is included. You wjll a so recelve an original stlcker at the
Snow Monkey Park entrance gate.
15:30 18:33 '1
9:28
refue 3Ominits lsHffi,iv
17:OO 20:03 20:58
18:30 : 21:33 22:28

Nozawa Grand Snow lt/onkey Park

lkebukuro Sta. East Exit Kawagoe Matoba Nagano Sta.
Hotel Bus Stop
7:3O I S:ZO 11:25
B:30 t, g:2o 12:25
From Tokyo 10:30 11:20 14:25
15:30 , 16:20 19:12
17:30 ', 18:20 21..12
19:20 20:10 23'.O2

aTicxet r are tatron - lKebukuro station Easl xit)

Adult One Way) : Y2,600
Generally weekdays (Mon - Fri)
Nozawa Grand chird oneWav): Y1,300
Hotel Adult OneWay): Y3,100
Generally Saturday & Sunday
chitd OneWay):Y1,550
Adult One Way) : Y3,600
Peak season
chitd One Way) : Y.l ,800
X Operates on weekdays only Ticket fare will vary depending on the route. Please see Nagaden website for more information.
(no service Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and December 29th January 3rd)
Contact: Seibu Bus Centre 803-5910-2525
Contact: Nagaden Bus 60269-62,4131

Bus Stop to Kyoto'Osaka'Kobe to Nagano'liyama'Yudanaka Nagano Sta. Sta. rBandai city Bus
Niigata
Outward Homeward 8:00 11:24 't 11:29
Yudanaka Sta. 21:15 FromNagano 14:24 |
7:31 ] 11:00 14:29
liyama Sta. 21:SO 6:b6 16:00 19:24 19:29
Shinshu-Nakano Sta. 22:15 6:31 1B:00 21:24 ', 21:29

Sta. : Centre
Bandai city Bus Niigata Sta Nagano Sta.
Suzaka 22:40 i 6:06
7:4O , 7:45 11:10
Gondo 23:OE 5:40
Nagano Sta. 23:15 I S,:g
From Niigata 10:30
10:30 10:35 14:OO

Oginoya 23:38 5:13

15:55 16:OO 19:25
17:55 r 18:oo 21:25
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Kyoto Sta. Hachijyou Exit 5:17 23:30 )ticket Fare (Price as from Nagano Station)
Osaka Sta. Child Fare: One way is half price (there is no discounted return ticket)
6:22 1 22:25
N4inatomachi Bus Terminal 6:4? .:' z I :+5 Bandai city Bus Centre
Nanba Kousoku Bus Terminal 6:57 N22:OO One Wav (Return) Y3,290(Y5,970)
Kobe Sannomiya 7:52 :. 2o:so Contact: Niigata Kotsu Highway Bus Centre
(there is no discounted return d025-241-9000
Nagano Sta. Yudanaka Sta.
(Return) (Heturn)

Kyoto Sta. Y5,800-Y6,800 Y6,300-Y7,300

Osaka Nanba Y6,30O-Y7,3OO Y6,8OO-Y7,8OO
Kobe Sannomiya +6,7 00 -Y7,7 00 Y7,200-Y8,2oO
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Taxi Fare from Yudanaka Station Your baggage witt be detivered right to your hotet!
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