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Akitashioomoriyama Doubutsuen秋田市大森山動物園

A zoo run by the City of Akita that offers visitor-participation programs such as a petting corner and animal feeding experiences.

Access
From bus stop 7 at the west exit of the JR Akita Station bus terminal, take the Akita Chuo Kotsu "Araya Line" bus for about 30 minutes.
Parking
500 spaces Source

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Exterior of Akitashioomoriyama Doubutsuen
Photo: 掬茶 / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

Akitashioomoriyama Doubutsuen basic information
TypeZoo
LocationAkita
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
OpenedUnconfirmed
Official / Social

Access

From bus stop 7 at the west exit of the JR Akita Station bus terminal, take the Akita Chuo Kotsu "Araya Line" bus for about 30 minutes. From JR Araya Station, it is about a 20-minute walk (uphill) or about 3 minutes by bus or taxi. For drivers, there is a free parking lot with room for about 500 cars (bus use is recommended during holiday periods). Source

Parking

500 spaces Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Akitashioomoriyama Doubutsuen
HoursRegular season (March 20–November 30): 9:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00). Snow Zoo period (January 9–February 28, weekends and holidays only): 10:00–15:00. Closed March 1–19, December 1–January 8, and on weekdays in January and February. Source
AdmissionAdults ¥1,000; groups (20 or more) ¥800; high school students and younger free (student ID required). Annual pass ¥2,400. Akita City residents aged 70 and over are free in September only. Free with a disability certificate. Source

Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.

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Transferred and Connected Animals

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No.0012In residence

Kanta

かんた

Red PandaAilurus fulgens

Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen

Sex
Male
Born
July 12, 2018
EN— Endangered

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FAQ

How much is admission?
Adults ¥1,000; high school students and younger are free with a student ID. The annual pass is ¥2,400. Source
What are the opening hours and closed days?
Regular season hours are 9:00–16:30; during the Snow Zoo period (weekends and holidays in January and February) hours are 10:00–15:00. The zoo is closed March 1–19 and December 1–January 8. Source
How do I get there from Akita Station?
From bus stop 7 at the west exit of the Akita Station bus terminal, take the Akita Chuo Kotsu "Araya Line" bus for about 30 minutes. If you tell the driver when getting off, you can receive a discount coupon. Source
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How many parking spaces are there?
There is a free parking lot with room for about 500 cars. It gets crowded during long holidays, so using the local bus is recommended. Source
What is the nearest station if I come by JR?
Get off at Araya Station on the JR Uetsu Main Line. From there it is about a 20-minute walk (with a hill) or a bus or taxi ride. Source

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