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Hitachishikamine Doubutsuen日立市かみね動物園

A zoo in Hitachi whose slogan is "the zoo where you can see the Pacific Ocean." It offers animal-interaction programs such as the daily "Mogu Mogu Time" feeding and a giraffe-feeding experience.

Access
About 5 minutes from the Hitachi-Chuo Interchange on the Joban Expressway via National Route 6.
Parking
800 spaces Source

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Basic Information

TypeZoo
LocationIbaraki
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
OpenedUnconfirmed
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Asian Elephant

    One of the zoo's signature animals. Source

  2. Giraffe Feeding Experience

    A program where visitors can feed the giraffes directly. Source

Access

About 5 minutes from the Hitachi-Chuo Interchange on the Joban Expressway via National Route 6. From Hitachi Station on the JR Joban Line, about 10 minutes by Ibaraki Kotsu bus (stop 2) to the Kamine Koen-guchi stop, then about 3 minutes on foot. Parking for about 800 cars (main gate 40, park south 220, summit 150, lookout 60, park north 330). Source

Parking

800 spaces Source

Hours and Admission

HoursSummer (March–October): 9:00–16:30 (last entry 15:45). Winter (November–February): 9:00–16:00 (last entry 15:15). See the closure calendar on the official site for closed days. Source
AdmissionAdults (high school students to age 64) ¥520; children (age 4 through junior high) ¥100; age 3 and under, age 65 and over, and visitors with disabilities (including one caregiver) free. Annual pass: adults ¥1,250, children ¥550. Discounts for online advance purchase (adults ¥470, children ¥90). Source

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

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FAQ

How much is admission?
Adults (high school students to age 64) ¥520; children (age 4 through junior high) ¥100. Free for age 3 and under, age 65 and over, and visitors with disabilities. Source
What are the opening hours?
Summer (March–October): 9:00–16:30 (last entry 15:45). Winter (November–February): 9:00–16:00 (last entry 15:15). Source
How do I get there from Hitachi Station?
From Hitachi Station on the JR Joban Line, take the Ibaraki Kotsu bus (stop 2) for about 10 minutes, get off at Kamine Koen-guchi, and walk about 3 minutes. Source
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Can I bring my pet?
Pets such as dogs and cats are not allowed. Guide dogs and service dogs require prior consultation. Source
How many parking spaces are there?
40 spaces at the zoo's main gate lot, plus 220 at the park south lot, 150 at the summit lot, 60 at the lookout lot, and 330 at the park north lot, for a total of about 800. Source

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