Iwatayama, the macaque park
The Japanese macaques can be visited west of Kyoto in Arashiyama.
On this page: Arashiyama — Parents: Asien › Japan — Photography, Technology & Science at the Tenckhoff Photo Archive.
Arashiyama is a district in western Kyoto, Japan, renowned for its scenic beauty and cultural landmarks. It is especially famous for the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, an iconic photo spot. Other highlights include the Togetsukyō Bridge, temples such as Tenryū-ji (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), as well as picturesque gardens and river landscapes.