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Hinotonton Zoo (Hamura Zoo)
The town zoo where you can see nearly 70 species of creatures.
It was opened in 1978 as the first zoo run by a town in Japan. In the modest-sized grounds, nearly 70 species of animals are kept. Children love the feeding event and petting corner. Their display style is unique - 10 spots in the “Dowa Land” describe children’s stories. You can see the animals in the displays which reflect fairy tales such as “The crane’s returning favor” or “Puss in the Boots.”
In the entrance area, meerkats, fox lemurs, armadillos, etc. Further inside, reticulated giraffes, zebras, scimitar oryxes, and other popular animals live in the “Savanna Garden.”
In the “Nakayoshi Zoo,” you will get to see donkeys, sheep, and various creatures in different areas such as Capybara Area, Monkey Mountain, or Bird Area. It is small but there is a lot to see.
Highlights
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The zoo opened in 1978, beloved by the local residents.
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You can see nearly 70 species of adorable animals.
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Feeding and petting areas available.
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“Dowa Land” has displays which describe fairy tales.
Photos
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![“Savanna Garden” with large animals such as giraffes]()
“Savanna Garden” with large animals such as giraffes
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![“Nakayoshi Zoo” keeps donkeys, sheep, and reptiles such as pythons ad turtles]()
“Nakayoshi Zoo” keeps donkeys, sheep, and reptiles such as pythons ad turtles
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![A donkey in the “Nakayoshi Zoo”]()
A donkey in the “Nakayoshi Zoo”
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![You can feed goats, sheep, monkeys, guinea pigs, etc.]()
You can feed goats, sheep, monkeys, guinea pigs, etc.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
Not available
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Yes, only during one day. Ask the staff at the window by the entrance for a re-entry card.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
Not available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Can I enter with my pet?
No.
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Can I bring lunch and eat there?
Yes.
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Do you have baby buggy rental services?
Yes, we do.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- ヒノトントンZOO（羽村市動物公園）
- Postal Code
- 205-0012
- Address
- 4122 Hane, Hamura City, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 042-579-4041
- Closed
- Mondays (If it is a holiday or during a busy time, it is open), January 1
- Hours
- March to October 9:00am - 4:30pm（Admission allowed until 4:00pm）, November to February 9:00am - 4:00pm（Admission allowed until 3:30pm）
- Admission
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Children (Under 18) : Free
Ages 18 to under 65: 500 yen
65 and older: 200 yen - Directions
- From JR Hamura Station, walk 20 min.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)