Takasakiyama Monkey Park — Wild Macaque Feeding

Published: Jun 1, 2026

Updated: Jun 1, 2026

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Takasakiyama Monkey Park — Wild Macaque Feeding

Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden is home to over 1,000 wild Japanese macaques (snow monkeys) that descend from Mt. Takasaki daily for feeding at a designated plaza. The monkeys are wild, not caged — they live in natural troops in the mountain forest and visit the feeding area voluntarily. Visitors watch from an observation deck as staff scatter wheat and sweet potatoes while the troop hierarchy plays out in real-time.

The viewing area is separated by a shallow moat, but monkeys occasionally jump across — staff are vigilant but interactions happen.

Opening Hours

8:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Feeding times: 10:00 and 14:30.

Closed: Open year-round. Check for special maintenance closures.

Entrance Fee

¥530 adults. Combo with Umitamago Aquarium ¥2,200.

Best Season

Year-round; attend 10:00 morning feeding for best group dynamics; avoid rainy days when monkeys retreat into the mountain

Visit Duration

1 hour for feeding session and observation; 3 hours with adjacent Umitamago Aquarium

Getting There

Access Information

3564-1 Tanoura, Oita City. 15-minute drive from Oita Station. Hours: 8:30–17:00. Entry: ¥530 adults. Feeding times: 10:00, 14:30 daily.

Insider Guide

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**Troop dynamics:** Two main troops (Group A and Group B) alternate visiting the feeding area, rarely meeting due to territorial conflicts. Ask staff which troop is present — Group A has ~700 members