Best Zoos, Aquariums & Botanical Gardens around Kansai Spot List

Make memories in Kobe’s picturesque herb garden, the largest in Japan

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

A zoo favored by Kobe locals

One of the world's largest aquariums with a massive tank where a whale shark glides gracefully. The aquarium duplicates the natural environment surrounding the Pacific Ocean.

Now the oldest and most comprehensive botanical gardens in all of Japan

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

Adorable sea creatures everywhere

A zoo raising approximately 130 different species of animals. Encountering small animals is fun!

Take your time watching adorable animals