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A zoo where you can observe animals up close for free.
Nogeyama Park is located up on a hill that looks out over Yokohama city, and it is also the home of Nogeyama Zoo. Opened in 1951, the zoo is home to around 1,800 animals across around 80 types, including giraffes, lions, and lesser pandas (also known as red pandas). A great perk of this zoo is that, despite being in the heart of Yokohama, admission is free! One of its more popular areas is “Nakayoshi Hiroba,” where you can interact with small animals like guinea pigs and mice. During the spring many people visit the zoo for cherry blossom viewing.
The adorable Lesser Panda is very popular! *Photo provider: Pixta
Giraffe and cherry blossoms *Photo provider: Pixta
Interact with small animals at Nakayoshi Hiroba
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
English pamphlets available.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Not available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Yes, they're located in front of the entrance.
Large (300 yen) 4 units / Small (200 yen) 6 units
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Is there a parking lot?
No, there isn't. Please use a nearby paid parking lot.
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Is there an interpreter service?
Yes, we have a translation system (POCKETALK) available at the administrative office.
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What languages are supported in the menu at Hidamari Cafe?
In addition to Japanese, we also support English and Chinese."
Some reviews are AI-translated.
The biggest draw here is definitely that admission is free! You can see quite a few animals, and the environment is really clean. There's also a rest area if you need a break. You can finish your visit in about 2–3 hours, so it's perfect for a morning trip if you arrive early.
It's really convenient to get to in Yokohama, and the best part is that it's free!
Nogeyama Zoo is right in Yokohama, so it's easy to get to, and admission is free. Took my kids and they had a blast. You can see animals like giraffes up close. The best part was getting to hold cute animals like guinea pigs and little hens.
Admission is free! If you want to get close to animals, this is the place to be~!
