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Jigokudani Monkey Park

NaturesLens visits Jigokudani Monkey Park on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Japan, with time here planned around Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel and Ezo Sika Deer rather than general sightseeing. Current itineraries using Jigokudani Monkey Park include Amazing Japanese Wildlife in Winter, with photography shaped around hide, flight, night or low-light and landscape and behaviour photography sessions. A park near Nagano, Japan, famous for its troop of Japanese Macaques (Snow Monkeys) that bathe in its natural hot springs during winter.

  • Join Us For The Japanese Wildlife in Winter Photography Tour

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    6th - 20th Feb 2027 - Japanese Wildlife in Winter

    Location: Japan

    Travel with us for an amazing winter wildlife photography holiday, to photograph the Japanese Wildlife in Winter, focused on Swans, Cranes, snow monkeys & sea eagles.

    14 nights w. Single occupancy for Was: £8499 Now: £6499

    Guided By David Miles & Ian Roberts

    View Japanese Wildlife in Winter
  • Join Us For The Japanese Wildlife in Winter Photography Tour

    Early Bird Pricing

    12th - 26th Feb 2028 - Japanese Wildlife in Winter

    Location: Japan

    Join Pui Hang & Ian for our Japanese Wildlife in Winter photography tour in Japan, to capture images of all of the iconic winter species of this fascinating country, plus some of the species other trips generally do not include, such as the Ural Owl, during February 2028

    14 nights w. Single occupancy for Was: £7999 Now: £7499

    Guided By Ian Roberts & Pui Hang Miles

    View Japanese Wildlife in Winter

What to Photograph at Jigokudani Monkey Park

Jigokudani Monkey Park questions

What are the best photography trips for wildlife at Jigokudani Monkey Park?

NaturesLens runs small-group wildlife photography holidays that visit Jigokudani Monkey Park, planned around time with the subjects rather than sightseeing. Current departures are Japanese Wildlife in Winter (6-20 February 2027) & Japanese Wildlife in Winter (12-26 February 2028).

Jigokudani Monkey Park questions

Who leads the photography holidays at Jigokudani Monkey Park, & how big are the groups?

David Miles, Ian Roberts & Pui Hang Miles lead the NaturesLens trips that visit Jigokudani Monkey Park. Groups are limited to 6 photographers, so everyone has space to work & receives individual guidance, with the exact maximum shown on each trip page.

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What wildlife can I photograph at Jigokudani Monkey Park?

Species featured on the NaturesLens trips that visit Jigokudani Monkey Park include Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel, Ezo Sika Deer, Japanese Macaque, Long-tailed Tit & Red-crowned Crane. Which species you see depends on the departure & the season, & as with all wildlife photography, sightings can never be guaranteed.