Jigokudani Onsen Korakukan is a historic hot spring ryokan sitting directly beside Jigokudani Monkey Park, the mountain valley famous worldwide for its snow monkeys bathing in natural hot springs.
Traditional tatami-floored ryokan rooms, several with views over the surrounding snow-covered valley.
A traditional multi-course Japanese dining programme served in the ryokan’s dining hall.
Short walks to Jigokudani Monkey Park to observe Japanese macaques bathing in the park’s hot spring pools, plus the ryokan’s own guest hot spring baths.
Jigokudani is the only place in the world where wild Japanese macaques are reliably seen bathing in natural hot springs during the winter months.
Snow, steam and bathing macaques together create one of the most recognisable wildlife images from Japan, best captured on cold, snowy mornings.
The ryokan’s proximity supports Jigokudani Monkey Park’s long-running conservation and behavioural research on the resident macaque troop.
To arrange a tailor-made journey to this lodge, speak with your Kipekee Journey Lead.
