69K views · 1.3K reactions | the famous snow monkeys (Japanese macaques) bathing in a hot spring at the Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano, Japan. This is a unique natural spectacle, especially during winter. ❤️ #Nakano #MonkeyLife #onsen #famous #hotspring #japan #beautifuljapan | Routine of Japan | Facebook

8.4K views · 46 reactions | Yumi, a three-month-old snow monkey at Blank Park Zoo, tasted snow for the first time in Des Moines, Iowa, captivating visitors with her playful spirit. | WGAL News Channel 8 Susquehanna Valley, Pa. | Facebook

1.1M views · 190 reactions | For the famed snow monkeys, a troop of Japanese macaques that live near Nagano, soaking in hot springs eases the stress of cold winters. But how did they come to adopt this habit? https://nyti.ms/2H4BAjX | ScienceTake | Facebook

The Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Wild Snow Monkey Park🐵🌨️ (Yamanouchi Town) A troop of around 200 Japanese macaques brave the harsh winter of Northern Nagano by having a soak in hot spring baths. ♨️ Originally, the macaques were seen bathing at an outdoor bath at a nearby inn. The park was then built in 1964 to free the bathing locals from surprise visitors, and also to study the behavior and social structure of the cheeky monkeys. 🙊 The park is accessible from Nagano Station by train, followed