The Japanese snow monkey or the Japanese macaque is a symbol of Japanese folklore and making a visit to go and see them is a must on any trip to Japan. Takasaki-yama (Mt Takasaki) is home to a special monkey reserve and I got to work here for a day!
My job" Help bring the monkeys down from the mountain, feed them, keep the area clean and make sure humans don't get out of line.

The park was established in 1952 after WWII when the monkeys were going down from the mountain to the farm fields to eat the crops. There wasn't enough food for humans at the time so the city set up this park to attract them to the other side.

Oita City is famous for so many things besides this park!
It will be one of the venues for the Rugby World Cup.
There's also it's chicken dish called toriten, wagyu, fresh fish like Seki Saba and Seki Aji, onsen and nature -- and of course, Takasakiyama!
?? Where is Oita and this Monkey Park"
Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden:
https://goo.gl/maps/d7f3bzsDFRR2

Oita City: https://goo.gl/maps/aKRVDSDux8y

?? How do you get to Oita"
There are cheap flights from Tokyo and Osaka for as little as 5000 yen ($45) It takes only 65 minutes and usually flies right over Mt. Fuji!

Oita City Tourist Page: https://www.oishiimati-oita.jp/en/
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