Iwatayama Monkey Park in Kyoto! - Exploring Japan with Wageofsins
8Here we go on a small trek up to Iwatayama Monkey Park (嵐山モンキーパーク) in the Arashiyama (嵐山) area of Kyoto.
At the top lives around 170 wild Japanese macaque! Because they stay in the area, each newborn is given a name and their date of birth recorded, as well as their parentage over each generation!
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This is a really nice place to visit if you happen to be taking a trip to Kyoto and want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the regular tourist spots. This is also very close to the beautiful bamboo forest, which I recommend visiting as well.
The monkeys are generally very calm because they've grown accustomed to the visitors, and unlike a zoo, they are free to come and go as they please.
There is also a feeding room where people can go inside, and the monkeys hold onto the fenced windows from the outside, reaching in and taking treats from the hands of visitors.
You can see a video of that here! • Feeding wild monkeys in Kyoto! - Expl...
I recommend coming early before the crowds start, as it can get busy closer to the afternoon. The hike to the top is fairly simple, but is a bit of work out, so don't expect a paved road and wear comfortable shoes! The entrance fee is ¥500.