Iwatayama Monkey Park: Location & Nearest Station (8 km from Kyoto Station)
Iwatayama Monkey Park is a park in Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, about 8 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 嵐山モンキーパークいわたやま |
| Location | Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Arashiyama Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 8 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 38 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 111 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1957 |
| Interest among English readers | about 900 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.00894, 135.67468 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.monkeypark.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Arashiyama Station, about 0.6 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (嵐山モンキーパークいわたやま) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hōrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Denden-gū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Ichitani Munakata Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Arashiyama Onsen – Hot spring, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.