Iwatayama Monkey Park (Kyoto): Zoo for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Iwatayama Monkey Park is a zoo in Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, about 379 km from Tokyo Station and 38 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.
| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| 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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- 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
- Diorama Kyoto Japan – Science museum, about 1 km away
- Toei Kyoto Studio Park – Amusement park, about 3 km away
- Kyoto Bamboo Museum – Science museum, about 6 km away
- Takada Crystal Museum – Science museum, about 6 km away
- Kyoto Railway Museum – Science museum, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.