Best Zoos, Aquariums & Botanical Gardens Spot List

A garden decorated with white and red apricot flowers

The healing power of the sea and flowers

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

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

Boasting the largest variety of jellyfish in the world

Come face to face with lions behind glass

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.

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.

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.

Take your time watching adorable animals

Located in a park looking down over Minato Mirai, the center area of Yokohama City, this zoo allows visitors to interact with animals up close.

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

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

Adorable sea creatures everywhere

A zoological garden containing around 640 animals and 110 species from all over the world, displayed in a more free and natural environment.

This botanical garden offers an extraordinary space where you feel as if you stepped into a jungle. Visitors can learn about the tropical plants that have a strong tie to their daily life.

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

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

An aquarium characterized by its tanks reproducing the natural environment