Takasakiyama Monkey Park (高崎山モンキーパーク), also known as Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden (高崎山自然動物園), is a popular tourist attraction located in Takasakiyama, Oita Prefecture, Japan. The park is home to over 1,000 Japanese macaque monkeys, also known as snow monkeys.
Visitors to the park can watch the monkeys in their natural habitat and observe their behavior up close. The monkeys are known for their playful antics, and visitors can often see them grooming each other, playing with toys, and even soaking in hot springs during the winter months.
In addition to observing the monkeys, visitors can purchase special food for the monkeys in the park, feed them from a safe distance, and take pictures with them.
Takasaki Monkey Park is also known for its beautiful scenery, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the nearby city of Beppu.
The park plays an important role in conservation efforts for Japanese macaques, and visitors can learn about the ongoing research and conservation efforts at the park’s museum and information center. Takasaki Monkey Park offers a unique and unforgettable experience for animal lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Monkey Marine tickets, which are shared admission tickets with the adjacent facility, Umitamago, are available.
Getting there
From Beppu Station to Takasakiyama Monkey Park:
| Bus | Hakata Station ↓ Walk about 8 minutes ↓ Beppu Kitahama Bus Stop ↓ Bus Number AS70 ↓ 9 minutes (7 stops) Takasakiyama ↓ Walk about 7 minutes ↓ Takasakiyama Monkey Park (Cost 240 yen) |
Details
| Hours | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Reception closes at 4:30 PM. |
| Admission | Adults: 520 yen High school students: 520 yen Elementary school and junior high school students: 260 yen |
| Phone | +81 97-532-5010 |
| Address | 3098-1 Kanzaki, Oita, 870-0802 |
| Official Website | https://www.takasakiyama.jp/en/ |
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