Monkeys of the Shimokita Peninsula and the Northern Limit of Their Range

下北半島のサルおよびサル生息北限地 · Shimokitahantounosaruoyobisaruseisokuhokugenchi

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: November 11, 1970
Location: 青森県むつ市、下北郡佐井村（ニホンザルは下北半島に生息するもの全部）
Prefectures: Aomori
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.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Monkeys of the Shimokita Peninsula and the Northern Limit of Their Range is a National Natural Monument of Japan…

The designated site is in 青森県むつ市、下北郡佐井村（ニホンザルは下北半島に生息するもの全部）.

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.