Zoo
The Best of NIPPON47 - Zoos
Carefully curated must-visit zoos from all 47 prefectures in Japan!
Plan your trip with confidence and set your sights on these must-see spots!
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Hokkaido
Asahiyama Zoo
The "Behavioral Exhibits" showcase the free and carefree lifestyle of the animals.
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Aomori
Aomori Prefectural Asamushi Aquarium
An aquarium popular for its dolphin performances featuring an Aomori-inspired flair.
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Iwate
Morioka Zoological Park ZOOMO
A zoo where you can encounter animals living in environments close to nature.
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Miyagi
Yagiyama Zoological Park Fujisaki no Mori
One of the largest zoos in the Tohoku region, where visitors can get up close and personal with some of the most ferocious animals.
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Akita
Akita City Omoriyama Zoo - Akigin Forest of Omorin
A zoo filled with events that make the charm of animals even more alluring.
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Yamagata
Kahoku Town Children’s Zoo
The only zoo in Yamagata Prefecture, open year-round, 24 hours a day, and free to visit.
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Fukushima
Tohoku Safari Park
Thrills and excitement are right around the corner. Enjoy a safari experience where you can meet a wide variety of animals.
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Ibaraki
Hitachi City Kamine Zoo
Visit the zoo looking down the Pacific Ocean and watch nearly 100 species of adorable animals.
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Tochigi
Nasu Safari Park
You can observe wild animals such as lions up close.
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Gunma
Gunma Safari Park
See Animals from Inside Your Car.
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Saitama
TOBU ZOO
A Hybrid Leisure Land Where Visitors Can Enjoy Both a Zoo and a Theme Park!
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Chiba
Chiba Zoological Park
A variety of animals can be seen, including the very popular red panda.
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Tokyo
Ueno Zoo
Japan's first zoo, with a rich history.
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Kanagawa
Yokohama Municipal Zoo, Zoorasia
See Wildlife from Around the World at One of Japan's Largest Zoos
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Toyama
Toyama Family Park
A leading nature-rich zoo in Toyama where visitors can enjoy nature learning and leisure at the same time.
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Ishikawa
Ishikawa Zoo
One of Hokuriku’s leading zoos, where visitors can observe animals in spaces that recreate their natural habitats.
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Fukui
Nishiyama Park
Within the park is Nishiyama Zoo, home to squirrel monkeys, gibbons, and various bird species, and free for the public to enjoy.
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Nagano
Chausuyama Zoo
A zoo known for its Red Panda Forest and sweeping views over the Zenkoji Plain.
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Gifu
Gifu Kinkazan Squirrel Village
A relaxing spot at the summit of Mt. Kinka where you can interact with adorable squirrels.
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Shizuoka
Fuji Safari Park
Come see the beautiful Mt. Fuji and animals in a natural setting.
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Aichi
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
A zoo with elaborate exhibitions, and a botanical garden where you can enjoy each season's breathtaking scenery.
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Shiga
Shiga Agricultural Park Blumen Hill
The theme of the park is dairy farming, and it is located in the eastern part of Shiga Prefecture, built in the image of a medieval German farming village.
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Kyoto
Kyoto City Zoo
Celebrating 120 years! This zoo boasts being the second oldest in Japan and a beloved retreat for city residents.
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Osaka
Tennoji Zoo
It is a historical zoo and there are about 170 species and 1,000 animals.
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Hyogo
Kobe Animal Kingdom
Observe animals living freely and up close!
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Wakayama
Adventure World
With a variety of tours and attractions, you will also be able to rediscover the charm of animals.
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Tottori
Daisen Tom-Sawyer Pasture
A hands-on tourist farm where you can interact directly with a variety of animals in the heart of nature.
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Shimane
Matsue Vogel Park
A lakeside themepark complete with vibrant flowers and bird encounters.
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Okayama
Ikeda Zoo
A zoo with lush greenery where visitors are greeted by about 100 species of animals.
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Hiroshima
Fukuyama City Zoo
The only place in Japan where you can meet Fuku-chan, the Bornean elephant-don't miss it!
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Yamaguchi
Akiyoshidai Safari Land
A theme park where you can encounter animals living in conditions close to the wild.
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Tokushima
Tokushima Zoo
One of Shikoku’s largest zoos, with an amusement park and botanical garden for a full day of fun.
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Kagawa
Shirotori Zoo
A zoo where you can meet wonderfully free-spirited animals.
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Ehime
Tobe Zoo
A zoo where you can meet animals spending their time freely in spacious grounds designed to make use of the natural terrain.
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Kochi
Noichi Zoological Park
A place where animals live in cozy, natural environments made just like their homes.
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Fukuoka
Fukuoka Zoo and Botanical Garden
A zoo and botanical garden where visitors can encounter about 100 kinds of animals and seasonal flowers.
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Saga
Mitsuse Le Vert Farm Dongurimura Village
Enjoy a time with horses and goats! A wide open, grassy farm that feels like the hills of France.
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Nagasaki
Nagasaki BIO PARK
Learn about the symbiosis between people and animals in an ecological exhibit that is close to the wild.
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Kumamoto
Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
An exciting harmony of animals, plants, and amusement park fun.
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Oita
Kyushu Natural Animal Park African Safari
Recreation of an ecological environment for wild animals in Kyushu!
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Miyazaki
Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo
Known as Japan’s first “ecological zoo,” this large leisure spot offers a zoo, amusement park, and summer pool all in one place.
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Kagoshima
Kagoshima City Hirakawa Zoological Park
Meet a wide variety of animals, including koalas, at this uplifting leisure spot.
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Okinawa
Okinawa Zoo & Museum
Fun for children and adults alike! Japan's southernmost zoo complex.
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Niigata
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Yamanashi
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Mie
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Nara
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