Takasakiyama Monkey Mountain
Over 1,500 wild Japanese macaques roam free on this mountain above Beppu Bay. You walk among them on a mountain path — they ignore you completely. Babies cling to their mothers all winter.
1.5 hours
¥500 (adult), ¥250 (high school). As of Oct 2025
Feeding times: 9:30, 11:00, 13:00, 14:30 (approximate); park: 8:30–17:00
Winter (babies born Dec–Feb) and Spring
About 20 min by bus from Oita Station to Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Park stop
Location
Why Visit
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1,500+ wild macaques you can walk freely among
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Baby monkeys in winter clinging to mothers
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Mountain path with panoramic views of Beppu Bay
Local Tips
Over 1,400 Japanese macaques live on the mountain in two troop groups — the feeding encounters are completely unscripted, just a ranger calling the troop down. The monkeys completely ignore humans and go about their social business around your feet. The short monorail ascent to the monkey area is included with admission. Combine with Beppu Hell Tour (20 min by car).
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