Best Zoos, Aquariums & Botanical Gardens around Kansai Spot List

A zoo favored by Kobe locals

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

Take your time watching adorable animals

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.

Adorable sea creatures everywhere

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

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

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

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial