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Tourist attraction • Hosoomachi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1445, Japan

3.8(10 reviews)

The Road that Plays Monkey Magic - Nikko Melody Road

A playful experience with music named after monkeys

A road nestled in the mountains of Nikko. The passing sounds of car tires can play the famous song "Monkey Magic" by Monkey Magic, creating a mysterious phenomenon. Depending on the driving speed, the pitch changes, and if you drive at a speed of 40 km/h, it matches the tempo of the original song.

The secret of the little-known "Music Road"

The rhythm echoing from the car, like the cry of a monkey, is so charming that it makes you want to move your body. The degree of pavement wear, the spacing of the slits, and the angle of inclination are meticulously calculated, creating an outstanding attraction that harmonizes with the natural environment of Nikko where monkeys live.

Let's go along with the tempo

Because monkeys often appear on this road, you need to be very careful when driving. But once you enjoy the melody, the journey through the mountains of Nikko will add a new charm. Sometimes, open the window, feel the world of Monkey Magic on the fresh wind, how about that?

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Reviews

4(7 months ago)

るら

It's at the end of Irohazaka, and when you drive at 40km/h, you can hear Monkey Magic's music just right. If you are behind a large vehicle such as a tour bus, you will not be able to listen to the slow tempo, and if you are going down a hill and speeding up, you will not be able to listen properly as if you were playing at double speed. It was at the end of Iroha Hill and before it merged with the general road, so I thought it was a good idea to slow down there.

4(2 months ago)

河下光一（kawa）

It's very atmospheric to walk along the melody road that plays "Monkey Magic" in an area where many monkeys are seen.

4(a year ago)

お気楽まめちゃんs

I was able to hear it on my third attempt.The bus is always slow and only makes about 30 km, so it was a shame that it ended up being just road noise.I finally felt refreshed. monkey magic. First Irohazaka Tetsubashi Bridge. 🤗

4(a year ago)

安納大輔

You can listen to Godaigo's MONKEY MAJIK. However, you can listen at 40km/h. During traffic jams or when large buses are passing, I can't listen. At that time, I spent some time at the Kirigamine parking lot. You can adjust the time. Nikko is famous for its monkeys. 🙈🙊🐵

5(a year ago)

kino utsunomiya

According to an article on Melody Road ~ A section of National Route 120 ``1st Irohazaka'' (downhill) in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture has become the first ``Melody Road'' in the prefecture. The sound of the tires hitting the road sounds like a song. Godigo's ``Monkey Magic'' was chosen as the song, after the ``Three Monkeys'' of Nikko Toshogu Shrine and the Japanese macaques that live in the area. The prefecture spent approximately 33 million yen to construct a 200-meter section. The road surface has many grooves cut horizontally at varying intervals, and if you drive at 40km/h, you can hear the introduction to the song for about 20 seconds. If you go too fast, you won't be able to hear clearly, so this is expected to have the effect of reducing speed. ~

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