Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park

4.0

A zoo located in Asakita Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Some 170 species of animals, including giraffes and lions, are kept and displayed on its spacious grounds. Built among the mountains, the zoo is notable for using few cages and exhibiting its animals in settings close to their natural environments. The zoo is a popular destination where you can watch animals living active lives. In the Pichiku Park area, children can play with sheep, goats, miniature pigs, and other cute animals; in the Nurturing House, you can see cute baby animals; there’s also a Reptile House, Nocturnal Animals exhibit, and a wide variety of other areas everyone from children to adults can enjoy.

Spot details

Address: Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashi Asakita-ku Asachou Doubutsuen Map
Area: Hiroshima Area
Phone: 0828381111
Hours: 9:00-16:30 (Admission until 16:00)
Closed: Thursday (Open on public holidays), 12/29-1/1
*May be open temporarily during busy periods
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults (Over 1865 years old) 510yen, High School Students and under 18 years old/Over 65170yen
Parking Lot: Available(1200spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Human comfort top, animal comfort flop

Reviewed : 2023.04.14

Pros:The park is clean with many places to relax and a lot of green spaces, flowers and forest areas. There is even a huge field for picnics and a playground for children as well. Lots of public...
Small zoo with some interesting Japanese wildlife

Reviewed : 2018.04.15

Small zoo with the usual displays of large African mammals, but some interesting Japanese wildlife too. The zoo is very prettily situated in the hills just outside Hiroshima with great natural...
Okay, if you live here...

Reviewed : 2016.02.18

Its not very close to town, and access is tricky by public transport. Its a little zoo, with most of the wild kingdoms greatest hits, but theres nothing that makes this zoo a must see. Boring...