How much is admission?

Adults ¥250; children (age 5 through the third year of junior high) ¥50. Group discounts: 10% off for 30 or more, 20% off for 100 or more, 30% off for 300 or more.

The zoo has no dedicated parking. Use nearby paid lots such as the Himeyama and Otemon parking lots.

What are the opening hours?

9:00–17:00 (entry until 16:30).

When is the zoo closed?

From December 29 to January 1; there are no other regular closed days.

How do I get there by train?

A 15-minute walk north from JR Himeji Station or Sanyo Himeji Station. If you take a Shinki Bus, get off at "Himeji-jo Otemon-mae" and walk 5 minutes.

Zoo ・ Hyogo · JAZA member

Himeji Shiritsu Doubutsuen姫路市立動物園

Hours: Regular 09:00–17:00（exceptions apply）
Access: Located on the east side of Himeji Castle (68 Honmachi, Himeji).
Opened: December 1, 1951 · 74 years of history

Updated: 2026-09-09 ／ Source: www.city.himeji.lg.jp www.jaza.jp www.jaza.jp

Exterior of Himeji Shiritsu Doubutsuen — Photo: そらみみ / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

Himeji Shiritsu Doubutsuen basic information
Type	Zoo
Location	Hyogo
JAZA Membership	JAZA member
Opened	December 1, 1951 Source
Official / Social	Official SiteInstagram Source

Access

Located on the east side of Himeji Castle (68 Honmachi, Himeji). For detailed public transportation routes, see the "Opening hours and access" page on the official site. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Himeji Shiritsu Doubutsuen
Hours	9:00–17:00 (entry until 16:30). There are no regular closed days; the zoo closes only from December 29 to January 1. Source

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

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Omochi

オモチ

CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris

Sex: Female
Born: Unknown

LC— Least Concern

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How much is admission?: Adults ¥250; children (age 5 through the third year of junior high) ¥50. Group discounts: 10% off for 30 or more, 20% off for 100 or more, 30% off for 300 or more. Source
Is there parking?: The zoo has no dedicated parking. Use nearby paid lots such as the Himeyama and Otemon parking lots. Source
What are the opening hours?: 9:00–17:00 (entry until 16:30). Source

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When is the zoo closed?: From December 29 to January 1; there are no other regular closed days. Source
How do I get there by train?: A 15-minute walk north from JR Himeji Station or Sanyo Himeji Station. If you take a Shinki Bus, get off at "Himeji-jo Otemon-mae" and walk 5 minutes. Source

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Operating facilities near Himeji Shiritsu Doubutsuen
Facility	Adult admission	Hours	Visit time	Parking	Named residents
HIMEJI CITY AQUARIUM	¥600	09:00–17:00	—	—	—
HIMEJI CENTRAL PARK	¥6,500	—	—	—	—
Akuatoujou	—	—	—	—	—
Kobe Suma Sea World	¥2,900	—	—	—	2
Rokkosan Pasture	¥600	09:00–17:00	—	—	—
OJI ZOO	¥600	—	—	—	1

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Last verified: 2026-07-05 ／ Source: www.jaza.jp www.jaza.jp