Zoo ・ Hyogo

Awaji Island Monkey Center淡路島モンキーセンター

Not a petting zoo where animals are fed by hand, but a facility for observing wild Japanese macaques living in nature. It runs exhibits and activities grounded in ecological research, including live camera streams of the monkeys.

Hours
Regular 09:30–17:00（exceptions apply）
Access
By car: about 40 minutes from the Kobe area via the Seidan-Mihara Interchange, or about 60 minutes via the Tsuna-Ichinomiya Interchange.
Parking
40 spaces Source

Updated: ／ Source: monkey-center.jp monkey-center.jp

Basic Information

TypeZoo
LocationHyogo
JAZA MembershipNon-member
OpenedUnconfirmed
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Observing Wild Japanese Macaques

    Watch wild monkeys living in nature, just as they are. Source

  2. Live Camera Stream

    The monkeys are streamed live on YouTube and elsewhere. Source

  3. Research Reports

    Events presenting the results of research conducted at the Monkey Center. Source

Access

By car: about 40 minutes from the Kobe area via the Seidan-Mihara Interchange, or about 60 minutes via the Tsuna-Ichinomiya Interchange. By public transportation: a bus bound for the Monkey Center runs from the Sumoto Bus Center (11 stops along the way). Source

Parking

40 spaces Source

Hours and Admission

Hours9:30–17:00 (varies by season). Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays (open on holidays). Source

Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.

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Amenities and accessibility

  • Pets allowedNot available
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FAQ

How much is admission?
Adults (junior high students and older) ¥1,200; children (age 5 and over) ¥500. Groups of 20 or more get 10% off; with a disability certificate, adults get ¥200 off and children ¥100 off. Source
What are the hours?
9:30 to 17:00, subject to seasonal change. Source
When is the center closed?
Wednesdays and Thursdays, but open on holidays. Source
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Is there parking?
Parking for 40 cars and 8 motorcycles (no bus parking). Source
Can I bring my pet?
Pets are not allowed. Source
Can I bring food for the monkeys?
Bringing food for the animals is not allowed. Source

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Operating facilities near Awaji Island Monkey Center
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Awajifamu Park Ingu Land Nooka Doubutsuen ¥1,500 — — — —
Wakayamajou Kouen Doubutsuen — — — — —
Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Natural History ¥480 — — — —
Tokushima Zoo ¥600 09:30–16:30 — — 1
Shirotori Zoo ¥1,650 09:30–17:00 — 150 spaces —
Kobe Suma Sea World ¥2,900 — — — 2

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