Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

🎡 Amusement Parks · Kyoto, Kyoto · ★4.5 (14,284)

Perched atop Mount Arashiyama, this unique park is home to over 120 wild Japanese macaques who roam freely while visitors are the ones enclosed in a feeding hut. The 20-minute uphill hike rewards you with incredible panoramic views of Kyoto city and intimate encounters with these playful monkeys. Watch them groom each other, play with their young, and even approach you for treats in a truly memorable wildlife experience.

Visitor Information

📍 Address	Kyoto, Kyoto
🎫 Admission	See official site
🚉 Access	–
🕐 Hours	Not available
🌐 Official	–

💡 Tips for Visitors

Bring cash for the entrance fee (around 550 yen) and monkey food purchases. Wear comfortable shoes for the uphill climb and avoid direct eye contact with the monkeys, as they may interpret it as aggression. Visit in the morning for the best weather and most active monkeys; basic English signage is available throughout the park.