Arashiyama & Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

A Paradise for adorable wild Japanese monkeys

A Paradise for adorable wild Japanese monkeys

Located at the west of Kyoto city, Arashiyama was a noble villa area in the Heian Period. Today, It has become a representative tourist spot in Kyoto. Particularly, the area around Togetsu Bridge is a famous cherry blossom and scarlet maple leaf viewing spot that attracts many tourists. Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayamaha, is a wild monkey park in Arashiyama of Kyoto. About 120 Japanese monkeys are living in the wild habitat. Besides, it is possible to experience nature by closely observing wild birds, insects, and plants. As it locates on the top of the mountain, you can see the full extent of Kyoto city from the park

Information

Address
8 Arashiyama Genrokuyama-cho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto-City, Kyoto 616-0007
Access
5-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama station, 5-minute walk from Keifuku Arashiyama station
Phone
075-872-0950
Hours
9:00-17:30 (Last admission at 17:00) for March 15- September 31.
9:00-16:30 (Last admission at 16:00) for October 1- March 14
Holidays
Irregular
Admission
Adults or high school students and above 550 yen
Children above four-year-old 250 yen
Website
http://www.monkeypark.jp/