Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden

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Approximately a three-minute walk from the Takasakiyama bus stop, this zoo is located at the foot of Mt. Takasaki, with a distinctive shape reminiscent of a bell-shape. It is believed that wild monkeys lived in the area since at least around 1698 because of their description in documents from that time. The mayor of Oita City thought it could be used as a tourism resource and to prevent damage to agricultural crops in 1952, so they began to get gathered up with bait. There are currently two groups that have a total of 1,000 monkeys. In addition to being able to watch friendly monkeys up close, the potato feeding that happens twice a day is a must-see.

Spot details

Address: Oita Pref. Oitashi Kanzaki 3098-1 Map
Area: Oita City Area
Phone: 0975325010
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: open everyday(We may have holidays on a few Sundays a year)
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults 520 yen, Children 260 yen
[Monorail (ticket office- sales area)] Adults and Children common (round trip, One way) 110 yen
Parking Lot: Available(930spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000 yen
[Night] 1-1,000 yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Review

Unique place to observe monkeys

Reviewed : 2019.07.21

Know that this zoo is up a mountain; however, they offer a tram to take you if you prefer not to walk up the mountain. They have signs not to bring food, and to watch your items. The monkeys can...
Able to view the monkey around you

Reviewed : 2019.04.15

An experience viewing monkeys doing their things freely. My family from the young children until the teenagers seem to be quite happy to mingle around the place
The cutest place Ive been to in Japan

Reviewed : 2019.03.15

Definitely an experience worth doing if you happen to be traveling in Oita prefecture. Only a few hundred yen bus ride away from Beppu, and the tickets (with the short monorail ride up the mountain...