[Sumoto, Hyogo] Why did the "Awaji Monkeys" become such a kind group of monkeys? Learn from the ecology of the "Awaji Monkeys" who chose a social style based on mutual help rather than force or conflict.
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings2~6
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Participating age0Age ~ 100 Age
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Duration1~2 hours
Generally, Japanese macaques are said to be aggressive creatures that value hierarchy, with the boss monkey at the center. However, the wild Japanese macaques that come to the Awaji Monkey Center are seen to behave in a gentle manner, supporting weaker monkeys. These monkeys are called "Awaji Monkeys." This is a healing experience, where you can listen to the center staff talk about the ecology of the monkeys that live in a gentle society, learn about the Awaji monkeys, and feed and observe them. This is the only place where you can take a commemorative photo of yourself surrounded by monkeys! The Japanese macaques that come to the Awaji Island Monkey Center live in groups of about 350. These wild Japanese macaques come from the mountains around 9am, spend the day near the feeding area, and return to the mountains in the evening. The monkeys here are very docile and gentle, with a high level of tolerance, and this characteristic is very rare, so they are called "Awaji Monkeys." After listening to a talk by the staff who run the center about the characteristics of the Awaji monkeys and how to be the leader of this group, you need to be kind as well as strong, you can enter a building specifically for feeding and feed the monkeys outside, a unique feeding experience. (Additional fee: 200 yen per time) You can take a commemorative photo in the middle of a group of monkeys thanks to the feeding points of the center staff and the kindness of the Awaji monkeys, and you can't experience this unless you come here. If you scatter food in the shape of letters, the monkeys that eat the food will also form the letters, a unique sight that only the monkeys here can see. (A panel is posted on site) If you want to observe the Awaji monkeys to your heart's content, you can enter the park before the experience time.
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Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 10 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | Please note that the following cancellation fees will be charged in the event of cancellation due to customer convenience. 10 to 8 days before: 20% 7 to 2 days before: 30% The day before: 40% On the day: 100% Cancellation without permission: 100% |
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Detailed information of this plan
Required minimum number of participants | 2 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 2~6 |
About duration |
1~2 hours
About 1 hour and 45 minutes
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Operating period | All-year-round |
Assembly time | Please come at the appointed time. |
Booking deadline | until 23:59 10 days before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
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Shower | Parking | ||
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Dress code - Must bring items | Comfortable clothes and shoes (the feeding area at the Monkey Center is paved, but it is on the side of a mountain), and a camera (if you want to take photos with the monkeys) |
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Matters require attention | ・Please pay the admission fee and experience fee for the number of people in cash at the Awajishima Monkey Center admission ticket booth. ・You can enter the Awajishima Monkey Center before the experience time and observe freely (from 9:30). ・Do not touch the monkeys. ・Do not get too close to the monkeys. ・Peeking at them is dangerous. ・Do not hand twigs or stones to the monkeys. ・Do not run or shout in the park. ・You cannot bring food. ・Pets are not allowed in the park. ・Customers are prohibited from live streaming on YouTube, Instagram, etc. in the park. ・Please ask us if you would like to take photos with a single-lens reflex camera. ・Tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited. ・Wheelchairs are difficult to access due to the steep slope to the feeding area. ・Because these are wild monkeys, depending on the weather and the season, there are cases where the monkeys do not come to the center. |
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Access - Map
Awajishima Monkey Center
●From Kobe: Seidan Mihara IC - National Route 28 - Aman - Nada (40 minutes) Sumoto IC - National Route 28 - Sumoto - Yura - Nada (45 minutes) ●From Tokushima: Seidan Mihara IC - National Route 28 - Aman - Nada (40 minutes) Awajishima Minami IC - National Route 28 - Aman - Nada (55 minutes)
[If coming by bus] From Sumoto Bus Center, there is a community bus. From Sumoto Bus Center, in front of Monkey Center
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Authorization issued by | Governor of Hyogo Prefecture, Type 3 Travel Agency |
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Insurance information | Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Domestic Travel Accident Insurance, Death and Persistent Disability 5 million yen, Hospitalization 3,000 yen, Medical Treatment 2,000 yen, Liability 10 million yen |
License and Qualifications | Minami Awaji City certified tourist guide, etc. |