Takasakiyama Natural Zoo
Oita Prefecture · Japan
Encounter over 1,000 wild Japanese macaque monkeys roaming freely at Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden. Observe their natural behaviors up close in a mountain setting.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Takasakiyama Natural Zoo, a unique wildlife sanctuary situated at the base of Mount Takasaki, a 628-meter peak rising between the coastal cities of Beppu and Oita. This is not a conventional zoo; there are no…
Listen in the app2The Ascent — The Takasakiyama Monorail
To reach the main gathering area of the monkeys, visitors have the choice of a five-minute walk up a steep, forested path or a ride on the charming Takasakiyama Monorail. For a nominal fee of approximately 110 yen round trip,…
Listen in the app3The Feeding Grounds — The Center of Activity
The heart of the Takasakiyama experience is the main feeding area, a large open plaza where the monkeys congregate in massive numbers. This is where the wardens perform the scheduled feedings that keep the monkeys within the…
Listen in the app4The Nursery — Takasakiyama Monkey Kindergarten
In one corner of the main area, often centered around a large wooden jungle gym, is what the wardens affectionately call the 'Monkey Kindergarten.' This is the nursery area where the mothers gather with their infants and young…
Listen in the app5Troop Dynamics — The Battle of B and C
The fifteen hundred macaques at Takasakiyama are not one single group, but are currently divided into two massive troops, known as Troop B and Troop C. Historically, there was also a Troop A, but it was dissolved after losing a…
Listen in the app6Conservation and Conflict — The History of Coexistence
As we walk through the lower sections of the park, near the information center and museum, we encounter the historical and scientific context of Takasakiyama. This area serves as an educational hub, detailing the seventy-year…
Listen in the app7Observation Etiquette — The Art of Seeing without Disturbing
One of the most important aspects of a visit to Takasakiyama is learning the subtle art of observation. Throughout the park, you will see numerous signs—often in Japanese, English, and Korean—reminding you of the rules of…
Listen in the app8Closing
As you prepare to depart from Takasakiyama and descend back to the coastal road, the sounds of the monkeys—the chirping, the rustling, and the occasional barking alarm—gradually fade, replaced by the distant roar of traffic and…
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What is Takasakiyama Natural Zoo?
Takasakiyama Natural Zoo is a place in Oita Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Oita Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 33.2565, 131.5283 |
| Last updated |