Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
5
Facilities
Paid parking lot
Opening hours
Tuesday
09:00 - 16:45
Wednesday
09:00 - 16:45
Thursday
09:00 - 16:45
Friday
09:00 - 16:45
Saturday
09:00 - 16:45
Sunday
09:00 - 16:45
Weather for today
26°C
Moderate rain
Today
26 — 29°C
Fri
24 — 34°C
Sat
25 — 32°C
Additional conditions
Sunrise
05:06
Sunset
18:50
Max wind
8.6 km/h
Uv Index
0.8
Description
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a unique place where nature meets education and entertainment. This Japanese complex combines a fascinating zoo with a rich collection of plants in a botanical garden.
Visitors can admire a variety of animal species in their carefully designed enclosures, and then relax among the beautiful vegetation. This is the perfect place for a family outing, with something for everyone - from the youngest, fascinated by the animal world, to adults who appreciate the tranquility of botanical gardens.
Reviews
★4.4
La Folia “Devlet” Rihavein3 months agoI had a fantastic experience visiting Higashiyama Zoo! Compared to zoos around the Tokyo area, the entrance fee here is really affordable — only 640 yen for a combined ticket to the zoo and the Higashiyama Sky Tower. It’s a great deal for everything you get to see and do.
One thing that really impressed me was how close you can get to the animals. You get a much more personal view compared to many other zoos. It made the experience very memorable!
There’s also a nice food court area in the middle of the park with a good variety of restaurants, perfect for taking a break and enjoying a meal.
The park is spacious, full of greenery, and has a relaxing atmosphere. The view from the lake area with the swan boats and the Sky Tower in the background was beautiful too.
Highly recommend visiting if you’re in Aichi Prefecture — great for families, couples, or anyone who loves animals and nature!
Jermain Allen (J. Allen)3 months agoThis is unbeatable during hanami season. After leaving Mexico City's free zoo and botanical gardens I figured I wouldn't be able to give out anymore 5 star reviews for paid experiences. I was wrong...
This combo pack makes the San Diego Zoo feel like even more of a confusing experience for the price paid. Maybe it's an exchange rate thing, maybe it's about the number of animals, in the end I just don't know.
I made it clear in my last review that I was not a huge fan of animals in captivity, but being on an island made me feel less bad about it. It's not like this Japan is so big that a theoretical habit could exist for these animals somewhere else on the island.
I wasn't visiting the zoo, but the layout of the habits was so well done, I found myself stopping by to see some rare sights. In other zoos, the line to see koalas is so long that I've never actually seen a live one, so it was quite the experience.
The weather was cold so bears had climbed the trees to sleep in the sun and I think it could have been the cutest thing I've ever seen.
I also stopped by to see the giraffes, which were close to the front, but when feeding happens they eat right in front of you as the hanging baskets of food draw them towards visitors. Very smart placement.
I saw some other animals, but I was really there for cherry blossoms, and the botanical gardens didn't disappoint. The cherry blossoms, along with many other flowers, were in full bloom and everyone was enjoying themselves.
The garden section is way bigger than I imagined and I admit fatigue kicked in so I didn't even get to see everything I wanted.
The venue also includes a wedding hall that makes you look like you're a baller, a huge glass atrium, an observation deck, and a train that tours the park. As a visitor, you definitely get your money's worth.
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TammÈ2 months agoIt’s a really large place, and you'll have to do a lot of walking, so I recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the best experience!
There are many people on weekends, so you might not find a seat in the resting area or dining area. I suggest bringing a picnic mat to enjoy sitting outside, but only if the weather isn’t too hot! 😂Related categories
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