GETTING THERE
Getting to the Snow Monkeys
Every route to Jigokudani, from Tokyo, Nagano, Osaka and Kyoto.
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Getting There
How to Get to Kurokawa Onsen
No train reaches Kurokawa. One direct bus from Fukuoka runs the three hours to the village, and every other route ends on the same mountain road.
Getting There
From Fukuoka
One direct bus from Hakata or Fukuoka Airport, about 3 hours, around ¥3,500. No train reaches the village.
Getting There
From Kumamoto
One scenic Ōdan bus crosses the Aso caldera to Kurokawa in about three hours — but just twice a day, booked the night before.
Getting There
From Aso
From Aso Station the Kyūshū Ōdan bus reaches Kurokawa in about 50 scenic minutes — three a day, booked the night before.
Getting There
From Beppu & Yufuin
One daily Ōdan bus threads Beppu and Yufuin to Kurokawa over the Kujū highlands — about 2.5 h from Beppu, 1.5 from Yufuin.
FAQ
Common Transport Questions
Everything you need to plan your journey to Snow Monkey Park.
How long does it take from Tokyo to Snow Monkey Park?
Do I need a Japan Rail Pass?
The Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano is covered by the JR Pass. The Nagano Dentetsu from Nagano to Yudanaka is not — private line, approximately ¥1,200 each way.
What's the closest station to the park?