Nagano Prefecture—Visitors to the popular monkey park here have been delighted by the sight of wild Japanese macaques soaking in hot springs to escape the winter chill. Approximately 30 snow ...
After 17 years, I revisited Jigokudani Onsen in Nagano ... the snow-free scenery, and it all immediately came into crisp view. The rustic inn (first opened in 1864) nearest the monkey park ...