Intriguing Inventions Found Only in Japan

15. The Monkey Park

What it is: a food-buying and feeding park featuring wild macaques, sometimes known as snow monkeys. Created in the 2010s Average Price: $4.99 admission fee* Home to around 120 macaque monkeys, popularly referred to as "snow monkeys," is Kyoto's Iwatayama Monkey Park. Even though they are wild, you can purchase food and give it to the macaques at the park. The cost of admission is only $4.99.

Pinboard, @bingteam, and Monkey Park For those looking to get up close and personal with animals, the commercial park is a popular location. It was highlighted in an episode of the anime series K-On!. Since macaques typically inhabit bamboo forests or hot springs, it might be challenging to hike through other macaque parks, but Iwatayama is one of the easiest.

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