Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

First opened in 1956, this park halfway up Mt. Iwata in Arashiyama Mountain Range is home to some 120 Japanese macaques. The monkeys tend to congregate at the viewing area. Living wild and free to walk about the nature-rich grounds, visitors can easily observe them as they go about their lives. The shop at the mountain top rest area sells peanuts and apples for feeding to the monkeys. Colored by beautiful pink cherry blossoms in spring and fall foliage in autumn, the viewing area offers a sweeping view of Kyoto City. This location is particularly popular with international tourists. Arashiyama Station is the closest station to the park.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nishikyou-ku Arashiyamanakaoshitachou 61 Map
Area: Katsura / Nishiyama Area
Phone: 0758720950
Hours: [Admission Available Hours] 9:00-16:00 (until 16:30 at the summit)
Closed: Irregular holidays (closed due to weather conditions such as heavy rain and snow)
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults (High school students and above) 600yen, Children (4 years old-Junior high school students) 300yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Infant friendly: Available