Choshi Valley Nature Zoo: Monkey Kingdom is super fun! There are so many monkeys just roaming around freely—you can watch them interact up close. It really feels like stepping into their world, not your typical zoo experience. Highly recommend for families with kids!
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Choshi Valley Nature Zoo: Monkey Kingdom
Enjoy the adorable monkeys and the scenic beauty of Shodoshima.
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The nature zoo is located in Choshi Valley, known for its scenic beauty alongside Kankakei on Shodoshima. The park is home to about 300 wild Japanese macaques that have been fed by humans. These macaques, designated as natural monuments of the prefecture, can be seen up close as they groom each other or huddle together for warmth. You can also enjoy feeding them.
Since the monkeys were originally wild, it is important to take precautions such as not touching them, not staring into their eyes, and not giving them any food other than what is sold at the park. Monkeys are also interested in people's belongings, so it's best to avoid carrying valuables to prevent them from being taken.
Just a short distance from the parking lot is the Choshi Waterfall, the largest on the island with a height of 21 meters and a width of 3 meters. You can enjoy the view from the observation deck built above the waterfall. Also, the 360-degree panoramic view of the island and the Seto Inland Sea from the summit observation deck of Sentakubo, where Monkey Kingdom is located, is a must-see. If you're traveling by car, it's recommended to use the "Shodoshima Skyline" to visit Kankakei as well.
Highlights
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A nature zoo located in Choshi Valley.
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Observe up close about 300 Japanese macaques that have been fed by humans.
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Feeding is possible (100 yen per time).
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Be careful not to provoke monkeys while in the park.
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Enjoy the unique views of Choshi Valley, including the summit and waterfall.
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About 300 Japanese macaques welcome you.
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In winter, you can see monkeys huddling together for warmth in "monkey huddles."
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You can observe adorable monkeys up close.
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Be careful with your actions inside the park to avoid provoking the monkeys.
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Feeding the monkeys is possible.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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Sorry, we don’t.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No free Wi-Fi available.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Not available.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
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Re-entry is not allowed.
Reviews
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It was my first time seeing so many macaques up close, and I was honestly a bit excited! Just watching them groom each other was super entertaining!
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There are so many Japanese macaques here. In the cold winter, they huddle together for warmth and look just like dumplings—it's really fun to watch!
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 銚子渓自然動物園 お猿の国
- Postal Code
- 761-4151
- Address
- 3387-10 Kaerugo, Hitoyama, Shozugun Tonoshocho, Kagawa
- Telephone
- 0879-62-0768
- Closed
- Open every day
- Business Hours
- 8:20am - 5:00pm（Admission allowed until 4:30pm）
- Admission
- Adults (Junior high school students and older) 450yen, Children（age 4 to Elementary schoolers）250yen
- Access
- From Tonosho Port, ride a taxi for 20 min.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)