Directions

Here is the path you need to take:

(There will be a gate blocking your path directly above here for now)

(there will be a monkey here, you will need to give him bananas. This is part of the trade quest which I detail below)

(there will be a bush over the steps)

Trade Quest: Getting the Bananas

As stated above, you need to give the monkey some bananas in order for him to build a bridge so you can proceed. To do this you need to have completed part of the games trade sequence. The sequence you need to complete is as follows:

1.Obtain the Yoshi doll from the crane game.

2.Trade the Yoshi Doll for the Ribbon with the married couple.

3.Trade the Ribbon to the bowwow (located inside a shed) for some dog food.

4.Trade the Dog Food for the Bananas to the crocodile named sale.

5.Trade the Bananas to the Monkey for the stick. He will then build the bridge for you to cross.

Map

Here is the complete map with the directions, and with the location of the trade items marked (view it in another page to see it in full size):

(images taken from wikicheats)
(zeldadungeon.net used as a reference for the trade quest sequence)