Inuyama Monkey Park
Address
26 Kanayama, Inuyama, Aichi 484-0081, Japan
Country
japan
Website
https://www.j-monkeypark.jp/Opening Hours
Open daily (seasonal closures); 09:30–17:30 (extended in summer)
Popularity
**🐒 Japan's Premier Primate Collection | Beside Inuyama Castle** - **Over 60 primate species** – One of Japan's most comprehensive monkey collections - **Zoo + amusement park** combo for families with varied interests - **Inuyama Castle** directly above – One of Japan's 12 original surviving feudal castles - **Near Meiji Mura** and Little World for a complete Inuyama cultural day - **30-minute Nagoya day-trip** by Meitetsu express train
Aichi's Monkey Park and Zoo Combo
Inuyama Monkey Park (日本モンキーパーク) in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, is a family-friendly combination amusement park and zoo, set in the hills beside Inuyama Castle. With over 30 rides alongside a dedicated monkey zoo housing primates from around the world, it is a popular day-trip destination from Nagoya.
🐒 Monkey Zoo
The zoo section specialises in primates:
- Japanese macaques – Native snow monkeys in naturalistic outdoor enclosure
- Chimpanzees – Lively social groups with daily feeding demonstrations
- Gorillas – The zoo's most impressive primate residents
- Capuchin monkeys, spider monkeys, and other New World primates
- Lemurs from Madagascar in walk-through areas
- Over 60 primate species total – One of Japan's most comprehensive monkey collections
🎢 Amusement Park
- Over 30 rides including roller coasters for varying thrill levels
- Monpuru water park open in summer
- Ferris wheel with views of the surrounding Kiso River valley
- Kids' zone with gentle attractions for young children
- Seasonal events including illumination in winter
🏯 Inuyama Castle Setting
The park sits at the foot of Inuyama Castle:
- Inuyama Castle – One of Japan's 12 original surviving feudal castles, on a hill directly above the park
- Kiso River – One of Japan's most scenic rivers flows beside Inuyama
- Meiji Mura – Japan's greatest open-air museum is just minutes away
- Little World – An outdoor museum of world cultures nearby
🌟 Why Visit
- Japan's most comprehensive primate collection – Over 60 monkey species
- Zoo + amusement park combo for families with mixed interests
- Inuyama Castle directly above – One of Japan's most photogenic original castles
- Meiji Mura nearby for a full Inuyama cultural day
- Nagoya day-trip accessible in 30 minutes by Meitetsu train