GUNMA, Oct 02, 2025 (News On Japan) - At Yamba Dam, a well-known sightseeing spot in Gunma Prefecture, visitors were surprised by an unusual scene: a group of monkeys scratching themselves and gazing out at the view as if enjoying the scenery. Unlike the occasional lone monkey, this time a whole troop appeared.
“I’ve never seen so many monkeys here before. I think there were 20 to 30 of them,” said the head of the Yamba Dam Management Branch. On social media, the branch office even posted a warning, saying they had “discovered intruders in a restricted area,” along with photos of the monkeys freely roaming the grounds.
Some monkeys were seen skillfully balancing on narrow railings, while others included mothers carrying babies on their backs. One was even caught snapping up something it found on a pillar, likely an insect.
Yamba Dam is a popular destination for sightseeing tours that attract many visitors. Fortunately, the monkeys caused no damage to the facilities or people and eventually disappeared into the mountains after crossing a red bridge used for maintenance.
The branch head called on visitors to be cautious, saying, “I hope there will be no harm to tourists. Please do not feed the monkeys and avoid approaching them if you see them.”
Source: FNN
