Zoo & Aquarium · Oita City (Takasakiyama)

Takasakiyama Natural Zoo 高崎山自然動物園

Wild Japanese macaques come down from Mt. Takasaki to a feeding ground every day: around a thousand free-roaming monkeys swirl around you for ¥500.

Hours9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)

ClosedOpen daily (temporary closures possible)

PriceAdmission (general): ¥500
High school students: ¥250
Sarukko Rail round trip: ¥160

Getting thereTakasakiyama bus stop (Oita Kotsu/Kamenoi Bus between Beppu and Oita), 1 min

Time needed1-1.5 hours

Best timeMorning

Address3098-1 Kanzaki, Oita, Oita

Websitetakasakiyama.jp

About

Since 1953, wild Japanese macaques on Mt. Takasaki have been fed at a clearing on its lower slope, and today two troops visit, filling the area with monkeys grooming, squabbling and nursing babies at your feet. These are wild animals, not caged: staff explain troop politics and famous individuals in lively talks (Japanese). From the entrance by the coast road, the little Sarukko Rail monorail runs up to the feeding ground. Umitamago aquarium is directly across the road via a footbridge, so the two make a perfect half-day.

Highlights

Hundreds of wild macaques at close range
Staff talks about troop hierarchy
Sarukko Rail monorail up to the feeding ground
Across the road from Umitamago aquarium

Tips

Don't make eye contact, show food or open bags near monkeys
Monkeys may not appear for a while: wait, they come in waves
Last entry 16:30
Combined tickets with Umitamago are sometimes sold; ask at either

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Takasakiyama Natural Zoo 高崎山自然動物園

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