The Monkey Park

Address: Japan, 761-4151 Kagawa, Shozu District, Tonosho, 3387-10. Getting there: You may travel by rental car or taxi. The park can be accessed in about 20 minutes drive from Tonosho Port. Highlights: The Choshikei Monkey Park lies near a ravine along the Shodoshima Skyline road in the mountains at the center of Shodoshima Island. Two troupes of roughly 500 Japanese macaques live on the mountain and roam freely around the decaying structures of the spacious park. In addition, there are also a few peacocks found in enclosures. There is also a monkey show, featuring a trained monkey twice a day. A 15 minute walk beyond the monkey park gets visitors to an observation deck with good views over the island and the Seto Inland Sea. Opening hours: 8.20am to 5pm daily. Admission fee: 450yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #animal