Best Zoos, Aquariums & Botanical Gardens Spot List

The healing power of the sea and flowers

A garden decorated with white and red apricot flowers

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

Boasting the largest variety of jellyfish in the world

Take your time watching adorable animals

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

This is an admission-free zoo where you can interact with cute little animals. The area where you can pet rabbits and guinea pigs is popular.

Edutainment style aquarium where you can enjoy learning about the ”Sagami Bay and the Pacific Ocean,” the treasury of the marine life, and ”creatures” as basic themes.

A zoo in Kanazawa Shizen Park, surrounded by nature, where rare species of Herbivores from around the world are kept. A perfect spot to relax.

A zoo favored by Kobe locals

An aquarium characterized by its tanks reproducing the natural environment

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

You can feel the nature of the Sayama Hills and learn the importance of nature. It is a place full of green where you can encounter various plants, insects, and birds.

This aquarium features a unique lineup, including the ”Jellyfish Kaleidoscope” and ”Edo-rium,” which can only be seen at this aquarium.

Oasis in the Sky is the concept of this metropolitan aquarium in a high-rise building. Spend an exciting day along with your children.

It is an aquarium that is located on the shore of Ashinoko Lake. The shows, performed by charming Baikal seals, are popular.

Come face to face with lions behind glass

This is an animal park at the top of Mt. Hodo, which is accessible by cable car from the Nagatoro area in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. Visitors can interact with small animals in the park.

An aquarium where you'll learn from seeing, touching and playing

Adorable sea creatures everywhere