Osaka
Tennoji Zoo
天王寺動物園
Recently renovated, the zoo is a pleasant place to visit with the family.
ADDRESS/TEL
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1-108 Chausuyama-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka
大阪市天王寺区茶臼山町1-108
06-6771-8401
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ACCESS
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5 min. walk from Subway/JR Tennoji Stn.
(Dobutsuenmae/Tennoji)
min.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult (16-) ¥500
Child Free
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HOURS
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9:30-5:00 Last entry at 4:00
July-Aug 9:30-9:00
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HOLIDAY
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Monday or the following day if it is a holiday.
Dec. 29th-Jan. 1st
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Stroller ¥300 or Animal-Shaped Stroller ¥500
Wheelchair
Restaurant/Shop
Parking ¥1 200/day
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INFOMATION
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★Tennoji Park
★Tennoji Park Greenhouse & Garden
★Osaka Municipal Museum of Art
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Satsukiyama Zoo in Ikeda
五月山動物園
It is the smallest zoo in Japan but has a large park & is a good place to go for a hike.
The wombat from Australia is a popular animal to see.
ADDRESS/TEL
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2 Satsukigaoka, Ikeda, Osaka
池田市綾羽2-5-33
072-752-7082
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ACCESS
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Take Hankyu Takarazuka Line & get off Ikeda Stn.
Take the bus to Satsukyama Taiikukan Mae.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free
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HOURS
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9:15-6:15
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HOLIDAY
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Tuesday
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Parking ¥200 for 2 hours
There is a gym, golf course, temple and a domed pool nearby.
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Aquarium Kaiyukan
海遊館
Life in the Pacific Ocean is shown in 15 water tanks. It has one of the world's largest tanks. There are special exhibitions & events. A visit to the aquarium is well worth a visit.
ADDRESS/TEL
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1-1-10 Kaigan-dori, Minato-ku, Osaka
大阪市港区海岸通1-1-10
06-6576-5501
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ACCESS
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Take the Midosuji Subway Line to Honmachi & transfer to the Chuo Subway Line & get off at Osakako Stn. or take the JR Line from Osaka to Osakako Stn.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult (16-) ¥2 000
Child (7-15) ¥900
Toddler (4-6) ¥400
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HOURS
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10:00-8:00 Last entry at 7:00
It differs each season
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HOLIDAY
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Wednesday or Thursday
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Wheelchair
Baby care room/Baby stroller rental
Coin locker/Museum Shop
Restaurant/Cafe
First aid station
Parking ¥180 for 30 min.
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INFOMATION
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Market Place, Hotel Seagull Tempozan Osaka, Giant Ferris Wheel, Suntory Museum & sightseeing cruises on a motorized Santa Maria. There is a small boat that goes between Tempozan & Universal Studios Japan.
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Osaka Nanko Bird Sanctuary
南港野鳥園
A popular biirdwatching spot in Osaka Bay. Guidance by a wild bird specialist is available.
You can enjoy watching a variety of birds in their natural habitat.
ADDRESS/TEL
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1456-2 Shiraki, Kanan-cho, Minamikawachi-gun, Osaka
大阪市住之江区南港北3-5-30
06-6613-5556
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ACCESS
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From Bentencho Stn. on the JR Loop Line, take the Chuo Subway Line & get off at Trade Centre Mae Stn. It is a 10 min. walk from the station.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free
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HOURS
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9:30-5:00
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HOLIDAY
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Wednesday or the following day if it is a holiday & New Year's.
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Bicycle (free)
Fixed telescope ・・・ ¥100 (three minutes)
Rental Binoculars/¥300 (Use them freely in the belvedere. )
Free Parking
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Misaki Park Zoo
みさき公園動物園
There are huge & wild animals & a small petting zoo. The dolphin show is very popular.
ADDRESS/TEL
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3990 Tannowa, Misaki-cho, Sennan-gun, Osaka
大阪府泉南郡岬町淡輪3990
072-492-1005
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ACCESS
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50 min. on the Nankai Line from Nanba to Misaki Park Stn.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult (13-) ¥1 300
Child (3-12) ¥700
It differs for each facility.
(No event day)
Adult (13-) ¥1 000
Child (3-12) ¥500)
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HOURS
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9:30-5:00
It differs each season.
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HOLIDAY
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Tuesday or the following day if it is a holiday.
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Wheelchair
Baby care room/Baby stroller rental
Restaurant/Lunch Area
Parking ¥1 200/day
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INFOMATION
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There are a zoo, a pool, an amusement park and a dolphin show.
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Osaka Fumin Bokujo in Nose
おおさか府民牧場
You can make butter or milk a cow. There is a petting zoo & pony rides. There are different seasonal events.
ADDRESS/TEL
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110 Hirano, Nose-cho, Toyono-gun, Osaka
大阪府豊能郡能勢町平野110
0727-34-0220
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ACCESS
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Take the Hankyu Takarazuka Line from Umeda Stn. to Kawanishinoseguchi Stn. It takes about 25 min. Then take the Nose Line to Yamashita Stn. & Hankyu Bus to Katayamaguchi.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult (16-) ¥500
Child Free
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HOURS
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10:00-5:00
Nov.-Feb. 10:00-4:00
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HOLIDAY
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Tuesday or the following day if it is a holiday.
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Baby Care Room/Strollers
Wheelchair
Restaurant/Shop
Parking ¥600/day
★Barbecue area
★Horseback riding
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World Ranch in Minamikawachi-gun
ワールド牧場
Small animals like horses and dolphins etc. are kept here. Some of them are in a petting area so the children can play with them. There are a lot of dogs in the dog village. You can try milking a cow or shearing a sheep's hair or playing with the dolphin.
There are log cabins for overnight rental.
ADDRESS/TEL
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1456-2 Shiraki, Kanan-cho, Minamikawachi-gun, Osaka
大阪府南河内郡河南町白木1456-2
0721-93-6655
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ACCESS
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Take the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line & get off at Tondabayashi Stn. Then take the shuttle bus or Kongo Bus to Sakurazaka.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult ¥1 000
Child (3-12) ¥500
Pet ¥500
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HOURS
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10:00-5:30
It differs each season & day.
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HOLIDAY
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Tuesday or the following day if it is a holiday.
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Baby Care Room/Strollers
Wheelchair
Restaurant/Shop
Parking ¥1 000/day
Spa, golf, horseback riding, fishing & athletic ground.
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Kyoto
Kyoto City Zoo
京都市動物園
There are museums and cultural facilities in the same area.This zoo is the second oldest in Japan.There is a small petting zoo and a popular library.
ADDRESS/TEL
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Okazakikoennai, Okazakihoshoji, Sakyou-ku, Kyoto
京都市左京区岡崎法勝寺町
075-771-0210
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ACCESS
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10 min. from Higashiyama Stn. or Keage Stn. on the Tozai Subway Line.
Take the Kyoto City Bus #5, #32 or #100 and get off at Dobutsuenmae Stop.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult (High School Student-) ¥500
Junior High School Student ¥300
Child Free
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HOURS
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9:00-5:00 (Mar-Nov)
9:00-4:30 (Dec-Feb)
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HOLIDAY
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Monday or the following day if it is a holiday & New Year's.
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Stoller ¥200
Wheelchair
No parking
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Miyazu Aquarium
宮津水族館
Children can play with some sea animals in some small pools. The aquarium has an energy exhibition room that shows how electricity runs the big water tanks to provide a safe environment for fish.
ADDRESS/TEL
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1001 Aza Oda Shukuno, Miyazu, Kyoto
京都府宮津市字小田宿野1001
0772-25-2026
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ACCESS
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Take the Kitakinki Tango Line & get off at Miyazu Stn.
Approx. 15 min. from Miyazu Stn. by taxi.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult (16-) ¥300
Child (7-15) ¥150
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HOURS
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9:00-5:00
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HOLIDAY
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Thursday or the following day if it is a holiday & New Year's.
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Cafe
Souvenir shop
Free parking
Amanohashidate nearby.
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Hyogo
Oji Zoo in Kobe
王子動物園
We can see the pandas up close as well as 200 kinds of other animals. There is a small petting zoo too. The anniversary of the opening is March 21st. Entrance into the zoo is free on that day.
ADDRESS/TEL
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3-1 Oji-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe
神戸市灘区王子町3-1
078-861-5624
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ACCESS
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5 min. walk from the JR Nada Stn.
3 min. walk from Hankyu Oji Park Stn.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult ¥600
Junior High School Student ¥200
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HOURS
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9:00-5:00 (Mar. - Oct.) Last entry at 4:30
9:00-4:30 (Nov. - Feb.) Last entry at 4:00
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HOLIDAY
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Wednesday or the following day if it is a holiday & New Year's.
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Wheelchair
Baby care room/Stroller rental
Restaurant/Souvenir shop/Lunch area
Parking ¥800 for 3 hours
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INFOMATION
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Small amusement park
There are a lot of events.
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Himeji Central Park
姫路セントラルパーク
You can closely see about 30 kinds of animals in the safari park by car or in the zoo. You can ride a pony, pet small animals and feed them.
ADDRESS/TEL
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1436-1 Kamitani, Toyotomi-cho, Himeji, Hyogo
兵庫県姫路市豊富町神谷
0792-64-1611
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ACCESS
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25 min. from JR Himeji Stn. to Central Park by bus.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Admission to safari & amusement park
Junior High School Student & older ¥2 700
Elementary School Student ¥1 700
Toddler (3-5) ¥1 000
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HOURS
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10:00-4:00
It differs each season.
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HOLIDAY
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Wednesday
Spring/Winter/GW-No holiday
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Emergency Room
Wheelchair (Free)
Baby care room/Stroller rental
Restaurant/Souvenir shop/Lunch area
Parking ¥1 000/day
Pool
Amusement Area
A Sheep Dog show
Free ice skating class in the winter.
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Takarazuka Garden Fields
宝塚ガーデンフイールズ
There is a British garden and pet park. A lot of dogs play in the park.
ADDRESS/TEL
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1 Sakae-cho, Takarazuka, Hyogo
宝塚市栄町1
0797-85-6210
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ACCESS
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8 min. walk from Takarazuka Stn. on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult (16-)¥600
Child ¥300
There is a charge for each attraction.
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HOURS
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10:00-5:00 It differs with each facility.
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HOLIDAY
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Wednesday
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Restaurant/Cafe
Parking free for fist hour then ¥100 for 20 min.
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INFORMATION
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Takarazuka Musical Revue is nearby.
Tezuka osamu museum nearby.
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Rokko Mountain Ranch
六甲山牧場
Dairy cows and sheep wander around in the pasture as if there were in the Alps. Children can pet cows, sheep and other domestic animals. The manufacturing process of cheese can be seen in the Kobe Cheese Pavillion. At the Dream Atelier, the cheese process, cheese dishes, dairy products and wool crafts can be experienced.
ADDRESS/TEL
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1-1 Nakaichiriyama, Rokkosan-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe
神戸市灘区六甲山町中一里山1‐1
078-891-0280
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ACCESS
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On Saturdays, Sundays & National holidays from Apr-Nov. there is a shuttle bus from Hankyu Rokko Stn. to the Rokko Mountain Ranch.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult ¥500
Student (6-15) ¥200
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HOURS
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9:00-5:00 (Last entry at 4:30)
It differs each season.
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HOLIDAY
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No holiday from March to November.
Wednesday or the following day if it is a holiday, from December to February.
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Wheelchair
Baby care room
Restaurant/Souvenir shop/Lunch area
Parking ¥500/day
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Suma Aquarium
神戸市立須磨海浜水族園
Children can feel sea urchins & starfish, watch dolphins jumping & sea otters being fed.
After visiting the Suma Aqualife Park, enjoy a walk on Suma Beach or go to the small amusement park nearby.
ADDRESS/TEL
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1-3-5 Wakamiya-cho, Suma-ku, Kobe
神戸市須磨区若宮町1-3-5
078-731-7301
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ACCESS
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From JR Suma Stn. or JR & Subway Shinnaga Stn. take the City Bus #81 & get off at Sumasuizokukan stop.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult (18-)¥1,300
Student (15-17)¥800
Elementary & Junior High Student ¥500
Toddler (under 5) Free
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HOURS
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9:00-5:00 Last entry at 4:00
GW/Summer 9:00-8:00
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HOLIDAY
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Wednesday & New Year's.
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Wheelchair (Free)
Baby care room/Stroller rental
Restaurant/Museum shop
Parking ¥600 for 2 hours
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Himeji Zoo
姫路動物園
It is a small zoo with a variety of small animals. It is near the east side of the World Heritage Himeji Castle.
ADDRESS/TEL
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68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo
兵庫県姫路市本町68
0792−84−3636
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ACCESS
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15 min. walk from JR Himeji Stn.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult ¥200
Child ¥30
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HOURS
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9:00-5:00 (Last entry at 4:30)
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HOLIDAY
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New Year's.
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Stroller rental
Restaurant/Souvenir shop/Lunch area
Parking ¥1 000/day
★Himeji Castle
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Himeji Aquarium
姫路水族館
It is known for the breeding of sea turtles & its research of aquatic insects.
ADDRESS/TEL
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姫路市西延末440(手柄山中央公園内)
0792-97-0321
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ACCESS
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From JR Shinkansen Himeji Stn. take a bus & get off at Bunka Centre Mae.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult (16-) ¥200
Student (5-15) ¥30
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HOURS
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9:00-5:00 Last entry at 4:30
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HOLIDAY
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New Year's
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Wheelchair
Museum shop
Parking ¥600 for 2 hours
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Kinosaki Marine World
城崎マリンワールド
You can see the penguins walking on the road & dolphin and seal shows. There are 4 restaurants and tours on a cabin cruiser.
ADDRESS/TEL
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1090 Seto, Toyooka, Hyogo
兵庫県豊岡市瀬戸1090
0796-28-2300
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ACCESS
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From Osaka, take the JR Saninsen Express train: approx 2 hr. & 30 min. Get off at Kinosaki Stn.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult (16-) ¥2 310
Student (7-15) ¥1 150
Infant (4-6) ¥570
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HOURS
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9:00-5:00 Last entry at 4:30
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HOLIDAY
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New Year's.
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Wheelchair
Museum shop
Parking ¥600 for 2 hours
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Awaji Farm Park
淡路ファームパーク
Animals from around England & Australia are seen here. There are over 10 000 kinds of flowers in the garden, about 1 685 plants, 1 200 kinds of seeds and 10 000 trees. A tropical plant from Brazil is exhibited.
ADDRESS/TEL
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1401 Yagiyogikami, Minamiawaji, Hyogo
兵庫県南あわじ市八木養宜上1401
0799-43-2626
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URL
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ACCESS
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On Awaji Island
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult (13-) ¥800
Child (4-12) ¥400
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HOURS
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10:00-5:00
It differs each season.
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HOLIDAY
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No holiday
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Wheelchair
Baby care room/ Stroller rental
Restaurant/Souvenir shop/Lunch area
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Nara
Kashihara City Insectarium
橿原昆虫館
Insects all over the world can be seen.
There are many rooms to experience the different insects.
ADDRESS/TEL
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624 Minamiyama-cho, Kashihara, Nara
In Kaguyama Park.
奈良県橿原市南山町624
0744-24-7246
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ACCESS
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15 min. walk from Yamadakitaguchi Bus Stop.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult ¥400
Student ¥300
Child ¥100
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HOURS
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9:30-5:00
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HOLIDAY
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Mondaysor the following day if it is a holiday.
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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★Manyo No Oka Sport Park nearby
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Wakayama
Adventure World
アドベンチャーワールド
It is a large safari park with a marine world, small zoo & an amusement centre that can be also visited on a rainy day. Wild animals can be seen in their "natural habitat". The twin pandas at the safari park, the penguins & otters at marine world & the dolphins, whales & sea lions at the marine show are very popular.
ADDRESS/TEL
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2399 Katata, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama
和歌山県西牟婁郡白浜町堅田2399
TEL:0739-43-3333
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ACCESS
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Approx. 1 hr. 50min. from Osaka to Kainan Stn. on the JR Kiseihonsen Express Line.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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【Annual Pass】
Adult ¥12 000
Junior High & High School Student ¥8 000
Child (4 years-Elementary School Student) ¥6 000
【1 Day Pass】
Adult ¥3 800
Junior High & High School Student ¥3 000
Child (4 years-Elementary School Student) ¥2 300
Senior (60 years-) ¥3 400
Play Zone/There is a charge for the use of each facility.
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HOURS
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10:00-5:00
It differs each season.*Opening Hours may change during holiday season.
9:30-5:00 Jan.1st.-3rd.
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HOLIDAY
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Wednesday It's better to check the schedule.
It differs each season .
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Wheelchair
Baby care room/Baby stroller rental
Restaurant/Souvenir Shop/Hotel/Spa
Emergency room
Pet space ¥1 000 for dog/day
Zoo
Parking¥1 000/day
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INFORMATION
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Marine World/Safari World
Panda World/Penguin World
You can take a walking tour, cart tour, jeep tour, bus tour or cycling tour.
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Wakayama Zoo
和歌山公園動物園
It is in the Wakayama Castle Park. There are 84 kinds of birds & 47 kinds of mammals here.
ADDRESS/TEL
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3 Nanabanncho, Wakayama
和歌山市七番丁3
073-424-8635
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ACCESS
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15 min. walk from Wakayamashi Stn. on the Nankai Line.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free
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HOURS
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9:00-4:00
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HOLIDAY
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No holiday
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Wheelchair
Baby care room/Baby stroller rental
Restaurant/Souvenir Shop
Parking ¥350 for 2 hours
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INFOMATION
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Wakayama Castle
Wakayama Modern Museum
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Kushimoto Marine Park
串本海中公園
The coral and the colourful fish produce a beautiful spectacle in the sea.
There is an underwater observatory, tours by boat, diving tours & diving courses.
ADDRESS/TEL
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1157 Arita, Kushimoto-cho, Nishimurou-gun, Wakayama
和歌山県西牟婁郡串本町有田1157
0735-62-1122
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ACCESS
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Approx. 3 hr. 15 min. from Osaka on the JR Express Line.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult (High School Student-) ¥1 500
Elementary & Junior High School Student ¥700
Toddler (3 years & above) ¥200
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HOURS
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10:00-5:00 (Last entry at 4:00)
It differs each season.
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HOLIDAY
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No holiday
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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Parking Free
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Taiji Whale Museum
くじらの博物館
There is information on the history of whale fishing from the past 400 years. Tools used in whale fishing and skeletons of whales are on display. Four kinds of dolphins are bred here. Twice a day visitors can feed the dolphins for a fee.
ADDRESS/TEL
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2934-2 Oaza Taiji,Taiji-cho, Higashimurou-gun, Wakayama
和歌山県東牟婁郡太地町大字太地2934-2
TEL: 0735-59-2400
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ACCESS
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On the JR Kinokuni Line to Kiikatsuura Stn. & take a 20 min. bus ride to the museum.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult (High School Student-) ¥ 1050
Elementary & Junior High School Student ¥630
Toddler (3 years-) ¥210
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HOURS
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8:30-5:00 (Last entry at 4:00)
It differs each season.
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HOLIDAY
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No holiday
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FACILITIES/SERVICES
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