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Ichikawashi Doushokubutsuen市川市動植物園

A complex inside Omachi Park in Ichikawa, Chiba, consisting of a zoo, an ornamental plant garden, a nature observation garden, and a rose garden. The rose garden has climbing-rose tunnels and pergolas and is planted with 934 roses of 110 varieties. The nature observation garden is characterized by yatsu terrain of spring-fed wetland and wooded slopes, preserving a valuable natural environment. Animal exhibits include red pandas, meerkats, and guinea pigs.

Access
Address: 284-1 Omachi, Ichikawa, Chiba.
Parking
240 spaces Source

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Exterior of Ichikawashi Doushokubutsuen
Photo: 四葉亭四迷 / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

Ichikawashi Doushokubutsuen basic information
TypeZoo
LocationChiba
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
OpenedUnconfirmed
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Meet the micro pigs

    A daily hands-on event with micro pigs. Source

  2. Meet the guinea pigs

    A daily hands-on event with guinea pigs. Source

  3. Rose garden

    Climbing-rose tunnels and pergolas, planted with 934 roses of 110 varieties. Source

  4. Nature observation garden

    A yatsu valley environment of spring-fed wetland and wooded slopes. Source

Access

Address: 284-1 Omachi, Ichikawa, Chiba. Keisei Bus runs to the zoo and botanical garden (timetable revised May 25, 2025). Check the official access page for details such as bus timetables and parking maps (phone 047-338-1960). Source

Parking

240 spaces Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Ichikawashi Doushokubutsuen
HoursZoo and ornamental plant garden: 9:30–16:30 (entry until 16:00). Nature observation garden and rose garden: 9:00–17:00. The zoo is closed on Mondays. Source
AdmissionZoo: adults ¥440, children ¥110 (tax included); preschool children free. Groups (25 or more) get 20% off. Annual pass: adults ¥1,260, children ¥310. The ornamental plant garden, nature observation garden, and rose garden are free. Free for holders of a physical disability certificate and for Ichikawa residents aged 65 and over. Source

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

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Transferred and Connected Animals

2 animals

Born at this facility and now living at another facility.

No.0011Status pending

Himawari

ヒマワリ

Red PandaAilurus fulgens

Tama Zoo

Sex
Female
Born
July 13, 2017
EN— Endangered
No.0016In memoriam

Minfa

ミンファ

Red PandaAilurus fulgens

Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen

Sex
Female
Born
June 23, 2006
EN— Endangered

Animals Remembered Here

Records of animals who have died remain available as memorial pages.

No.0085In memoriam

Ain

アイン

CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris

Sex
Female
Born
around 2010
LC— Least Concern

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FAQ

How much is admission?
The zoo costs ¥440 for adults and ¥110 for children; preschool children are free. The ornamental plant garden and other areas are free. Source
When is the zoo closed?
The zoo is closed every Monday. Source
Is there an annual pass?
Yes. Annual passes cost ¥1,260 for adults and ¥310 for children. Source
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Is there parking?
There is an adjacent private parking lot (240 spaces); parking costs ¥500 per day for standard cars and ¥2,000 for buses. Source
How do I get there from the nearest station?
About a 30-minute walk from JR Ichikawa-Ono Station or Omachi Station on the Hokuso Railway. You can also take the bus bound for the zoo and botanical garden (route Moto-15) from the north exit of Motoyawata Station, about 40 minutes. Source
Are stroller rentals or a nursing room available?
Strollers can be rented at the entrance gate for ¥50 each, and there is a nursing room on the first floor of the rest house. Source

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