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Utsunomiya Doubutsuen宇都宮動物園

A combined theme park with a zoo, amusement park, and pool on a hillside in northern Utsunomiya. Designed with families in mind, it continually runs animal-themed quizzes and games, tie-ins with other facilities (such as grape picking), nostalgic nighttime amusement park openings, and educational special exhibits such as "The Distance Between Bears and People." It is open every day of the year.

Access
About 5 minutes from the Utsunomiya IC on the Tohoku Expressway; free parking for 1,000 cars.

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Exterior of Utsunomiya Doubutsuen
Photo: Indiana jo / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

Utsunomiya Doubutsuen basic information
TypeZoo
LocationTochigi
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
OpenedUnconfirmed
Official / Social

Access

About 5 minutes from the Utsunomiya IC on the Tohoku Expressway; free parking for 1,000 cars. By public transportation, take a Kanto Bus from stop 8 at the west exit of JR Utsunomiya Station, get off at the "Shimokanai" stop, and walk about 5 minutes. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Utsunomiya Doubutsuen
HoursRegular season (March–December): 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Winter (January–February): 9:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00). Pool season (early July to the end of August): 9:30–16:00 (last entry 15:30). Open every day of the year. Source
AdmissionZoo and amusement park: adults ¥1,600, children (age 3 through elementary school) ¥800. Pool: adults ¥800, children ¥500. Combined ticket: adults ¥1,800, children ¥900. Holders of a disability certificate get ¥200 off (adults) or ¥100 off (children). Group discounts are available for 15 or more. Source

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

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FAQ

Are there any closed days?
The park is open every day of the year. Source
How much is admission?
The zoo and amusement park cost ¥1,600 for adults and ¥800 for children (age 3 through elementary school). A combined ticket with the pool is also available. Source
Is there parking?
Free parking is available for 1,000 cars. It is about 5 minutes from the Utsunomiya IC on the Tohoku Expressway. Source
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How do I get there by car?
About 5 minutes by car from the Utsunomiya IC on the Tohoku Expressway. Source
Can I get there by local bus?
It is about a 5-minute walk from the Kanto Bus "Shimokanai" stop. You can board at stop 8 at the west exit of JR Utsunomiya Station. Source

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