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Iwatayama Monkey Park
NatureVisit: ~150 min
Nature park on the slope of Mount Iwatayama, in Arashiyama, where Japanese macaques live freely. It is reached after a walk uphill of about twenty minutes along a mountain path. At the top there is a viewpoint with views of Kyoto and the Katsura River, and a hut where visitors can feed the monkeys from inside, protected by a grille. The entrance is near Togetsukyō Bridge.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Iwatayama Monkey Park: 3 missions
- Walk up to the top of the mountainFollow the mountain path from the entrance to the monkey area, at a relaxed pace.
- Feed the monkeys from the hutGo into the feeding hut and offer food to the macaques through the grille, without touching them.
- Look at Kyoto from the viewpointFind the viewpoint at the summit and spot the Katsura River and the city at your feet.
Near Iwatayama Monkey Park
Togetsukyō Bridge520 m awayArashiyama Bamboo Grove723 m awayTenryū-ji786 m awaySaihō-ji (Kokedera)2.0 km awayDaikaku-ji2.2 km awayKōryū-ji3.1 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Iwatayama Monkey Park?
Allow about 2 h 30 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia