What makes it 80% Solo-Friendly: The 140-species zoo, 2,000-plant garden, and free ZooLab let solos explore at their own pace for 600 yen, but hilly terrain and weekend crowds slightly reduce comfort.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Covers the main zoo zones and botanical garden at a relaxed pace for one adult
Self-guided world-zones tour:
Wander through five continent-themed areas at your own pace.
Tip: Visit weekday mornings for closer animal views and fewer crowds.
Greenhouse & rose garden exploration:
See orchids, ferns, cacti and seasonal blooms among 1,240 plant varieties.
Tip: Pick up the plant map at the entrance to find peak blooms.
ZooLab interactive exhibits:
Browse multilingual digital displays, skeleton specimens and animal trivia.
Tip: Use the free Wi-Fi to upload photos or research species on site.
Spring Stamp Rally:
Collect five stamps around the zoo in the late-April to early-May event.
Tip: Grab your free stamp booklet near the main gate before starting.
Café L’Ombre break:
Enjoy tomato-sauce pasta or local seafood fry on the hilltop deck.
Tip: Reserve a window seat for panoramic city and garden views.

Josh
A decent zoo that’s actually quite big, with very reasonable ticket prices. There are lots of animals to see, and it even has a beautiful garden to enjoy. A great place to spend the day!
Mark Rumley
I had a fantastic morning with my family, especially since my children love animals. The enclosures are spacious and well-designed, although some areas are hilly. Fortunately, there were free buggies and wheelchairs available for those who needed assistance, such as older family members or young children.
Alex Elphinstone
The entry fee is ridiculously cheap. We went on a Thursday morning and it was pretty quiet, which was great. 🍝🌮The restaurant served surprisingly good food ,way better than expected We couldn’t finish the whole route around the zoo and only managed to see about a quarter of the animals because it was just way too hot outside 😢😭absolutely scorching, we couldn’t handle it 😭😭😭. Would defini...
Simon Tran
This zoo looks more well maintained than some of the others I've been to in Japan. There is a restraraunt next to the entrance which is a bit pricey, food was average but it was nice to sit down and relax before walking around. Price is 600 yen per adult and toddlers are free. This includes the zoo and botanical garden. Strollers are available for hire at 330 yen. One thing to note is that majo...
diyah sri.r
The entry fee is 600yen. They have the zoo and botanical garden, both is fun and I especially liked that they have plenty of access to clean toilet everywhere. It was hot when I went there so most of the animals are taking nap, I probably will go for second time in fall because they have the area specific for autumn plants. For meal, the restaurant by the entry is about 1500yen per dish and the on...
Late April–early May hosts a free Stamp Rally. Spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage peak in the rose garden. Weekday visits avoid summer crowds and humidity.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult admission | JPY 600 |
| Café L’Ombre meal | JPY 1,000 |
| Total Estimated | JPY 1,600 |
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