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Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park広島市安佐動物公園

A municipal zoo in Asakita Ward, Hiroshima. It emphasizes showing animals as they are in the wild rather than as cute, and focuses on breeding large animals such as black rhinos, lions, and cheetahs. Interactive exhibits are a hallmark, such as a tug-of-war with baboons and "Leo Glass," where you can watch lions up close through glass. The petting area "Peachiku Park" marked its 25th anniversary in 2026.

Hours
Regular 09:00–16:30（exceptions apply）
Access
From JR Hiroshima Station, take the Sanyo Main Line or Kabe Line to Shin-Hakushima Station, transfer to the Astram Line to Kamiyasu Station, then take a bus to "Asa Dobutsu Koen" (about 45 minutes in total).
Parking
1,200 spaces Source

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Exterior of Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park
Photo: Taisyo at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY 3.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

TypeZoo
LocationHiroshima
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
OpenedUnconfirmed
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Rhino Terrace

    An exhibit where you can observe black rhinos up close; the zoo has one of the world's highest breeding rates for the species. Source

  2. Leo Glass

    Watch the powerful lions up close through glass. Source

  3. Tug-of-war with baboons

    An interactive exhibit where pulling the rope releases beans for the olive baboons. Source

  4. Peachiku Park

    An area for hands-on encounters with small animals, marking its 25th anniversary in 2026. Source

Access

From JR Hiroshima Station, take the Sanyo Main Line or Kabe Line to Shin-Hakushima Station, transfer to the Astram Line to Kamiyasu Station, then take a bus to "Asa Dobutsu Koen" (about 45 minutes in total). From the Hiroshima Bus Center, a Hiroden bus takes about 50 minutes. By car, about 30–40 minutes from central Hiroshima or about 15–20 minutes from the Hiroshima-Kita IC. Source

Parking

1,200 spaces Source

Hours and Admission

Hours9:00–16:30 (entry until 16:00). Closed on Thursdays (open on holidays) and from December 29 to January 1. Extra opening days are added during busy seasons. Source
AdmissionAdults (age 18 to 64) ¥510; groups ¥430; annual pass ¥1,560. Adults aged 65 and over and children (high school age) ¥170; groups ¥130; annual pass ¥510. Infants, toddlers, and elementary and junior high students free. Credit cards and QR code payments are accepted (at the ticket window only). Source

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

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Amenities and accessibility

  • Wheelchair rentalAvailable
  • Stroller rentalAvailable
  • LockersAvailable
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FAQ

How much is admission?
Adults (age 18–64) ¥510; visitors aged 65 and over and high school age ¥170. Infants, toddlers, and elementary and junior high students are free. Source
Is there parking?
There is a paid parking lot with about 1,200 spaces: ¥450 for kei and standard cars, and ¥1,400 for medium-sized (large) vehicles and up (advance notice required). Source
Is there an annual pass?
Yes: ¥1,560 for adults and ¥510 for visitors aged 65 and over and high school age. It can also be used at the Hiroshima Botanical Garden and the Forest Park Insect Museum. Source
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Can I rent a stroller or wheelchair?
Strollers cost ¥350 per use (68 available); wheelchairs, both electric and manual, are free (2 electric, 7 manual). Source
Are there coin lockers?
Yes: large lockers (¥200, 6 units) and small lockers (¥100, 20 units). Source
How do I get there from the nearest station?
From JR Hiroshima Station, take the Sanyo Main Line or Kabe Line to Shin-Hakushima Station, transfer to the Astram Line, get off at Kamiyasu Station, and take a bus to "Asa Dobutsu Koen" (about 45 minutes in total). Source
Are cashless payments accepted?
Admission, annual passes, and parking at Lot 1 can be paid by credit card or QR code payment (such as PayPay) at the ticket window only. The cafeteria and shops inside the zoo accept cash only. Source

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