Question 1

How do I get there from Oita or Beppu Station?

Accepted Answer

About 25 minutes on an Oita Kotsu bus bound for Beppu from JR Oita Station, alighting right at Takasakiyama Shizen Dobutsuen-mae. From JR Beppu Station the same bus takes about 15 minutes. By car it is about 25 minutes from Oita IC.

Question 2

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

There is a paid car park (about 420 yen for a car, about 1,050 yen for a coach), with 894 spaces, sometimes shared with the neighbouring Umitamago aquarium.

Question 3

Is it enjoyable with children?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Children under school age enter free, so it is very popular with families. Watching wild monkeys at close range is especially enjoyable for children, and inquisitive young monkeys sometimes come close.

Question 4

Can I touch the monkeys?

Accepted Answer

The monkeys are wild, so you cannot touch them, though inquisitive young monkeys sometimes come close. Staff give ongoing explanations of the macaques' ecology, habits and daily events, and you can watch them at close range.

Question 5

Can I visit Umitamago at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the neighbouring Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago shares the car park, and many visitors see both. We recommend allowing half a day to a full day for the two together.

Question 6

What are the opening hours and closed days?

Accepted Answer

Open 9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30). It is open all year round apart from a few days annually. Hours may change during Golden Week and the Obon period, so please check before visiting.

Question 7

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Adults and high school students 520 yen, elementary and junior high school students 260 yen, and free for children under school age. The Saruko Rail (return) is 110 yen (free for under school age). Holders of a disability certificate and their carer enter free. On the third Saturday in November each year, Takasakiyama Free Day, admission is free.

Question 8

What is the Saruko Rail?

Accepted Answer

It is a small monorail running up to the monkey feeding ground, taking you there easily with a view of Beppu Bay along the way. It runs 9:00-16:30 and costs 110 yen return (free for under school age).

Question 9

How long should I allow?

Accepted Answer

Allow about 30 minutes to an hour. Including the Saruko Rail, watching at the feeding ground and a visit to Osaru-kan, you can spend 1-2 hours here.

Question 10

Can I see the monkeys at any time?

Accepted Answer

Monkeys can be seen almost any time during opening hours. Troop C tends to appear at the feeding ground in the morning (around 8:30) and troop B in the afternoon (around 13:00), and both troops are sometimes visible around the changeover. Wheat is fed on the hour and half hour.

Question 11

What is Osaru-kan?

Accepted Answer

It is a facility at the foot of the mountain introducing the ecology and history of the Takasakiyama monkeys, where displays let you learn more about wild Japanese macaques.

Question 12

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Adults and high school students 520 yen; elementary and junior high school students 260 yen; under school age free. Saruko Rail (return) 110 yen (free for under school age).

Question 13

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

3098-1 Kanzaki, Oita City, Oita Prefecture

Question 14

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Open almost every day, apart from a few days a year.

Question 15

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30); the Saruko Rail runs 9:00-16:30.

Question 16

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 25 minutes on an Oita Kotsu bus bound for Beppu from JR Oita Station, alighting right at Takasakiyama Shizen Dobutsuen-mae. About 15 minutes by bus from JR Beppu Station. Parking available (paid).

Question 17

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

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