Iwatayama monkey mountain
You don't have to venture far to find monkeys! 170 macaques roam freely in Kyoto's monkey park.
Iwatayama monkey park on the outskirts of Kyoto is home to a population of 170 macaques looked after by rangers. The monkeys move freely through the park, swinging from trees above you or lounging around in the sun for photographs. A short uphill climb takes your through the park grounds to a plateau with wide views across Kyoto City; a lovely backdrop to the monkey madness. Visitors can feed the monkeys at designated times, but this happens with a twist: it's humans who have to stand inside a cage, while the monkeys grab food through the bars from the outside!
When to go: Monkeys can be seen all year round but remember these are wild animals and sometimes the whole troupe will disappear off into the forest for a time.
For more information email us: [email protected] or call: 303 952 0379
Important notice: We are pleased to be able to offer so many amazing experiences in Japan. However, we are sorry that we can only include these as a part of a full Japan holiday package which includes your accommodation and transport alongside the experiences presented in this section of the web site.
Other Wildlife experiences
View more >
Red-crowned cranes
Observe the amazing spectacle that is the annual red-crowned crane mating dance.
Wildlife boat cruises
Take a boat cruise around the shoreline of the Shiretoko Peninsula and experience the diverse wildlife and marine life of this remote wilderness
Steller's sea eagles
Take a small ice breaker cruise into the ice flows of the Nemuro Straits to photograph Steller's sea eagles fishing for Pacific cod.
Blakiston's fish owl
Meet Blakiston's fish owl, the largest owl in the world, which feed on river fish around the Shiretoko Peninsula.
303 952 0379
Inside Japan UK office
Inside Japan Australia office
Inside Japan - Japan office