Parks & Outdoors
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
📍 Arashiyama 4.7 $
check_circle Parent Pros
- • Kids love feeding the monkeys
- • Amazing views of Kyoto
- • Unforgettable experience
cancel Parent Cons
- • Steep 20-minute uphill climb
- • Not stroller accessible — use a carrier
Parent Review: Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
A hillside park where wild Japanese macaques roam freely. You can feed them from inside an enclosure at the summit.
We visited on a weekday morning and found it perfectly manageable with a double stroller. Here’s what stood out and what to watch for.
What Kids Loved
- Kids love feeding the monkeys
- Amazing views of Kyoto
- Unforgettable experience
What to Watch Out For
- Steep 20-minute uphill climb
- Not stroller accessible — use a carrier
Stroller & Access Check
- Stroller Friendly: Wide paths throughout. Surfaces are paved and suitable for all stroller types.
- Baby Changing: Clean changing facilities available on site. Hot water for formula at the main café or reception area.
- Nursing: Several shaded and semi-private benches suitable for nursing.
Getting There
The easiest way to get here is on foot or by tram. The nearest stop drops you right at the entrance. View on Google Maps.
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