Overview
Japan Monkey Park is an amusement park located in Kanbayashi, Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, popularly known as "Monpa." It is an entertainment facility operated by Meitetsu Impress, a subsidiary of Nagoya Railroad. Its predecessor was Inuyama Line Park, which combined a zoo and an amusement park, and it was renamed to its current name in 1980.
Highlights
- ●An amusement park in Kanbayashi, Inuyama, affectionately known as "Monpa"
- ●Operated by Meitetsu Impress, a subsidiary of Nagoya Railroad
- ●The former zoo section, the Japan Monkey Centre (JMC), became a separate public-interest foundation in 2014
- ●Original characters "Monpa-kun" and "Monpee-chan" debuted on March 11, 2006
History
The predecessor was Inuyama Line Park, a facility that merged a zoo and an amusement park. It was renamed Japan Monkey Park in 1980. The zoo section, the Japan Monkey Centre (JMC), was reorganized as a separate public-interest incorporated foundation in 2014.
Access
The park is located in Kanbayashi, Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture. Please check the latest transport information before visiting.
Best season
A variety of attractions are offered each year, with seasonal efforts made to entertain children. It is an amusement park that is easy to visit at any time of year.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Arrive at Japan Monkey Park in Kanbayashi, Inuyama
- 2Tour the attractions within the grounds
- 3Enjoy the on-site presentations featuring the original characters "Monpa-kun" and "Monpee-chan"
- 4Take a break within the park before heading home
Did you know?
💡 It has long been regarded as one of the standard destinations for elementary school excursions in Aichi Prefecture.
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