Gagyuzan Wild Monkey Habitat

臥牛山のサル生息地 · Gagyuuzannosaruseisokuchi

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: December 28, 1956
Location: 岡山県高梁市内山下
Prefectures: Okayama
Scientific name: Macaca fuscata

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Japanese Macaque

The Japanese Macaque lives in Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu and is known as the northernmost-living monkey in the world. It lives in troops and survives harsh winters in snowy regions. The Shimokita Peninsula is known as the northern limit of the species, and habitats such as Minoh and Takasakiyama are designated Natural Monuments.

Natural Monuments related to the Japanese Macaque →

Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Gagyuzan Wild Monkey Habitat is a National Natural Monument of Japan (岡山県高梁市内山下). The Japanese Macaque lives in Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu and is…

The designated site is in 岡山県高梁市内山下.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.