The Village Onsen & Snow Covered Roof Tops

Yudanaka Shibu Onsen

Yudanaka Shibu Onsen is one of those places I make the effort to go to every time I am in Hakuba. From Happo One to the Onsen it only takes approximately 60-80 minutes by bus. This was my third time visiting Yudanaka Shibu Onsen and it was well worth it.

In the few hours that we were there, we saw saru playing, running around, having baths together in the onsen and being fed. There were so many more baby monkeys (saru) this time.

This beautiful baby saru melted my heart with his shyness.

Monkeying around.

Prowling along the edges of the onsen.

Baby faces.

Sitting in the Onsen.

On the run.

Snow covered rocks.

The way I always feel after a day with the snow monkeys.

Sake & Alexander McQueen

This Alexander McQueen Skull Ring is available from sensse.com This type of Sake is clear, served chilled and slightly sweet. It is available from the local markets in Happo Village.