Kagoshima City Hirakawa Zoo

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A zoo where you can encounter animals living peacefully, with a majestic view of Sakurajima. Lots of popular animals such as koalas and capybaras!

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HighlightsInteract with animals while enjoying the magnificent scenery with Sakurajima in the background.
See many popular animals, including adorable koalas and relaxed capybaras.
Enjoy a variety of facilities, including playgrounds for children and footbaths for adults to relax in.
Explore the beautiful garden with flowers blooming throughout the four seasons across the expansive grounds.
Enjoy a picnic with your packed lunch.

Basic Information

Address: 1888-1 Hirakawa-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Kagoshima

Access: A 5-minute walk from Hirakawa Park Zoo-mae Station on the Kagoshima City Tram. About a 20-minute drive from Kagoshima-Chuo Station. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Mondays (the following day if a national holiday falls on a Monday), Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 1st)

Fee: Adults (high school students and above): JPY 600 Children (elementary and junior high school students): JPY 300 Toddlers (4 years and older): JPY 100 Seniors (65 years and older): JPY 300 Free admission for individuals with disability handbooks and one caregiver.

INFO: Entry is permitted until 30 minutes before closing time.

HP: https://www.kagoshima-city-zoo.jp/

Overview

Kagoshima City Hirakawa Zoo offers a wonderful experience of interacting with animals living peacefully against the backdrop of stunning Sakurajima views. The zoo houses many popular animals, including adorable koalas from Australia and relaxed capybaras by the water. You can also observe the behaviors of various animals such as monkeys, giraffes, and elephants. The zoo boasts excellent facilities including playgrounds for children and footbaths for adults to relax in. A beautiful garden with flowers blooming throughout the four seasons covers the expansive grounds, perfect for a stroll. Bringing a packed lunch for a picnic is also a great idea. Enjoy an unforgettable day relaxing in nature, interacting with animals against the stunning backdrop of Sakurajima.

Kagoshima City Hirakawa Zoo

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