In Japan, you can enjoy special and unique shows that you might not find in other countries, and one such show involves performances with Japanese monkeys.
While I didn’t intentionally visit to watch a monkey show, I happened to witness one on my way down from the Tsutenkaku Observatory in Osaka’s Shinsekai area.
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“Monkey Show at Osaka Shinsekai, Tsutenkaku Performance Venue”
The Shinsekai area in Osaka is located a bit southeast from Dotonbori. Tsutenkaku is a tower with an observatory, inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, offering panoramic views of southern Osaka.
In the underground section of the Tsutenkaku Observatory, there are souvenir shops and a small performance venue. It was in this small venue that a monkey show was taking place.
“Spontaneously Witnessing the Monkey Show”
It was a chance encounter with a monkey show, and it seemed like the show had just begun. I took the opportunity to capture some footage with my phone since it was my first time seeing a monkey performance, making it quite fascinating.
While it would have been great to leisurely watch the show from start to finish, I was in the midst of exploring the Osaka area with my newly acquired travel pass. Therefore, I couldn’t spend an extended period enjoying the performance. Thanks to the pass, I only managed to record about three minutes of the show.
Although short, it was a free and memorable performance. Since it was my first time witnessing a monkey show, the experience left a lasting impression.
“Japan, Osaka Shinsekai, Tsutenkaku”
- Address: 1 Chome-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 556-0002, Japan
- Phone: +81 6-6641-9555
- Website: https://www.tsutenkaku.co.jp/
- Operating Hours: 9:00 – 21:00 (Last entry at 20:30)
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