Higashiyama Zoo North Park, Zoo and botanical garden complex in Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Japan
The extensive grounds combine animal habitats with botanical gardens, featuring 450 species of animals and 7,000 plant varieties across interconnected sections.
Since its establishment in 1937, Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens has grown to become the second most visited zoological park in Japan after Ueno Zoo.
The botanical section includes a traditional Japanese garden and a relocated Gassho-zukuri house from Shirakawa-go, representing regional architectural heritage.
Visitors can access the park via Higashiyama Koen Station, with operating hours from 9:00 AM to 4:50 PM Tuesday through Sunday, and entry fees of 500 yen for adults.
The facility houses Japan's oldest public greenhouse and maintains specialized areas like Medaka World, dedicated to native freshwater fish species.
Location: Kameiri, Tashiro-chō, Nagoya
Address: Japan, 〒464-0804 愛知県名古屋市千種区東山元町３丁目７０
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-16:30
Phone: +81527822111
Website: http://higashiyama.city.nagoya.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.15826,136.97773
Latest update: March 24, 2025 14:18
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