February 14, 2019

Japanese Snow Monkeys

Yudanaka, Nagano

Wild Japanese Snow Monkey

Monkeys, Onsen and Ryokan.
This weekend was all about experiencing Japan in winter and seeing the famous Japanese snow monkey. For that a traditional Japanese inn (ryokan) equipped with natural hot spring baths (onsen) could not be missing.
We booked the ryokan with breakfast and dinner - both japanese. For me eating savory dishes - like miso soup and fish - for breakfast is very unusual. What a great experience.
In addition to relaxing in the ryokan and onsen we visited the place where a troop of wild monkeys live.
All in all it was an unforgetable weekend and I start to like the japanese way more and more.
Warm greetings.
Fab

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Japanese style dinner in the Ryokan
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Looking forward to this dinner
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One of the many delicious dishes
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Thirsty monkey eating snow
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Monkey with baby warming up at the natural hot spring
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That is one serious look.
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Onsen - natural hot spring