Arashiyama Monkey Park Kyoto 🇯🇵 — Is It Worth Visiting?

Arashiyama Monkey Park Kyoto 🇯🇵 — Is It Worth Visiting?

00:00 Arashiyama Monkey Park intro
00:30 Arriving in Arashiyama
01:00 Walk from station to entrance
01:40 Tickets + what to expect
02:10 The climb up begins
03:00 Halfway rest stop
03:45 Reaching the top views
04:15 First monkeys appear
05:00 Feeding the monkeys
05:55 Monkey rules & safety tips
06:35 How long to allow
07:00 Heading back down (yes… the slide)
07:25 Final thoughts — is it worth it?

If you’re planning a trip to Kyoto and wondering whether Arashiyama Monkey Park is worth visiting, here’s what it’s really like.

We spent the morning exploring Arashiyama, walking across the Togetsukyo Bridge and hiking up to Iwatayama Monkey Park to see the famous Japanese macaques. In this video we share what surprised us, what to expect from the walk, the crowds, and whether it’s actually worth adding to your Kyoto itinerary.

If you’re visiting Kyoto for the first time and trying to decide what to prioritise, this gives you a real look at the experience — not just the highlight photos.

Have you visited Kyoto or Arashiyama Monkey Park?

We’d love to hear your thoughts or tips in the comments.

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