Only 30 minutes from Shiga Kogen is the world famous snow monkey park. This is the only place in the world where you can see monkeys taking in the natural hot springs.
Right next to the snow monkey park is Shibu Onsen. Shibu Onsen provides the amazing experience of walking down the narrow streets of an old, traditional town with more onsens (hot springs) than you can imagine! Take advantage of the opportunity to mix up your ski holiday with some local cultural pastimes.