Iwatayama Monkey Park

A walk-up hill park in Arashiyama home to around 120 wild Japanese macaques roaming freely, with a panoramic view over Kyoto from the summit clearing. Visitors can hand-feed the monkeys from inside a caged feeding hut, the safe way round.

The climb to the summit takes 15–20 minutes on a dirt path, so wear real shoes. Admission is a small fee (roughly ¥550 for adults). Don't make direct prolonged eye contact with the macaques and don't touch them outside the feeding hut, per posted park rules.