Kyoto {Monkey Park}

The Japanese macaque (aka snow monkey) is the only species of monkey native to Japan.  There are a handful of parks here where these monkeys roam free.  The kids have been wanting to go.  There was one in Kyoto and we decided to make the trip.  In order to get to the monkeys, we had to hike 20 minutes up a fairly steep mountain.  At the top, there were a bunch of monkeys and a beautiful view of Kyoto.  You can't feed the monkeys (or look at them in the eyes, or crouch down, or take direct pictures of them) unless you are in an enclosure.  We bought some food and were able to feed them. We all loved it!