An amazing place for a family day out, and the entry fee is an absolute steal at only 600 yen (with kids often getting in free)! The ticket covers both the zoo and the beautiful botanical garden next door. The newer enclosures, like the penguin area and the Asian elephants, are really well designed. There’s also a small, retro amusement park with cheap rides that the kids loved. Just a heads-up: the park is built on a hill, so expect a lot of uphill walking. Bring a stroller if you have toddlers, wear comfortable shoes, and definitely take advantage of the slope car to help get around!
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A great place to bring kids to burn off some energy! The park is full of ups and downs, which can be quite a workout, so I highly recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes. If you are visiting with toddlers, no need to worry—you can rent a stroller directly at the venue on the same day, which is incredibly convenient for parents. Overall, despite the hilly terrain, the paths are relatively stroller-friendly. It's a wonderful family spot where you can get close to animals and get a good walk in at the same time!
I have visited both the zoo and the garden. For me it’s a 7/10 zoo. The environment is quite old and the animals seem not so happy and active. Also the cages and environments of the animals are not good enough. Need to improve their living environment. The little cable cars are interesting. The garden is good and relax to visit
The restaurant is quite good and the staff are very polite
We went to the zoo on a very hot Sunday. Some of the animals were asleep or not available. Favorites were Tsushima leopard baby kitten, otters, red pandas, elephants, and owl. It wasn't too busy when we went, but we got tired quickly due to the humid weather. Zoo was only 600 yen and the gift shop was also very nice.
This place has both a zoo and a botanical garden, and it's so massive that I couldn't even see everything in one day! While I felt a bit bittersweet seeing the animals in cages, it was still a treat to see so many cute creatures in one spot. The observation deck overlooking the elephants and the cable car ride into the zoo were definitely the highlights! 🐘🚠
💡 Tip: Parking is a flat rate of 500 yen regardless of time. However, the lot near the entrance fills up fast, so you might have to drive around to a further lot if it’s crowded!
