Arashiyama (嵐山), sometimes Ranzan, is a tourist attration in Kyoto, Japan. It is located at the west end of the city. Arashiyama is accessible by Keifuku rail from the central Kyoto, or Hankyu rail from Osaka.
Arashiyama is home to the Iwatayama Monkey Park. Over 170 monkeys live at the park. While the monkeys are wild, they have become accustomed to humans. The park is located on a small mountain not far from the Saga-Arashiyama rail station. Visitors can approach and photograph the monkeys. At the mountain's summit is a fenced enclosure. From within this enclosure, visitors can feed the monkeys.
Last updated: 08-17-2005 01:16:02
