ENJOY
Packed with
animal interaction experiences
You can interact with capybaras and kangaroos and feed them treats yourself.
See free roaming animals from up close.
Recommended popular spots
We offer plenty of recommended experiences that you have to enjoy once you're here. Please enjoy our unique activities that can only be found here.
Animal boat tours
In addition to the animals living on the islands, free roaming peach-colored pelicans and swans live in the pond.
Llama zipline
You can experience feeding treats to the llamas that live atop the hills. A thrilling treat-feeding attraction where you have to stop the goats and sheep along the way from stealing your treats.
Interact with animals
Squirrel monkeys and peacocks roam freely within the zoo. You can interact with these animals from up close.
Capybaras
The zoo started keeping capybaras in 1966, and started an open-air bath for them in the winter of 1982. They are now very popular animals in Japan.
Cactus
Picking Experience The only place in Japan where you can experience cactus picking
Freely living animals
The zoo opened in 1959. Peacocks and squirrel monkeys roam freely within the zoo,
which is located in the foothills of the national natural treasure Mount Omuro and spans an area of approximately 200,000 ㎡.
You can also enter the area where the capybaras and kangaroos live and experience feeding them treats!
A zoo packed with
activities for you to experience
Here, you can try your hand at a variety of experiences that are both the first of their kind in Japan and unique to the zoo,
such as feeding treats to animals, picking cacti, and more.
The first of its kind in Japan!
Animal boat tours
This is the only place where you can experience an animal boat tour! Boat tours with two courses for you to choose from: "Round the Zoo Course" and "Monkey Island Landing Course"
Zero distance
Interact with animals
Experience feeding treats to free roaming squirrel monkeys.
The winter-only original capybara open-air bath is extremely popular. You can interact with our capybaras at the Capybara Rainbow Plaza.
Extremely popular
Southern tamandua
Extremely popular on social media! Their round and cute eyes and menacing poses and very charming. We are home to the largest population of these animals in Japan.
Close friends
Red panda
You can experience feeding treats (limited quantities available) to them! Get up close and personal with our red pandas.
The only one of its kind in Japan
Llama zipline
Treat feeding experience
Enjoy a unique and fun experience to your heart's content. The llama reach extender treat feeding experience is also popular.
Plenty of small animals
Touch de ZOO
See rare naked mole rats and interact with small animals.
A paradise for birds
Bird paradise
Welcome to the world of birds, where you can observe birds living in a near-natural environment from up close.
Cacti and succulents
gathered from all across the world
The Plateau Dragon, the symbol of the park, serves as the entrance to the greenhouse. You will be overwhelmed by our approximately 1,500 varieties of cacti and succulents. Admire columnar cacti more than 5m in height, edible prickly pear cacti, cacti as small as 3cm, and Echinocactus grusonii, the king of cacti, which is more than 170 years old.
Experience cactus picking
Approximately 100 varieties of cacti and succulents are available for sale at any one time. You can make your own unique, one-of-a-kind potted cacti. Once you have selected your cacti and pot, the staff at the workshop will add soil to complete your original potted cacti.
CACTUS MAP
South America Pavilion
GreenhouseNo. 1
Huge columnar cacti, prickly pear cacti, and small jade cacti are displayed here. Home to Pereskia grandifolia, a type of cactus that looks like an ordinary tree. Primitive, large cacti.
Africa Pavilion
GreenhouseNo. 2
Cacti do not grow wild in Africa!? All the plants in this greenhouse are succulents, including the dragon tree, which lives for 7,000 years, lithops, which are known as living jewels, and many other rare plants.
Forest Cacti Pavilion
GreenhouseNo. 3
Unusual cacti living on jungle trees and night-blooming cacti with fragrant flowers that only bloom for one night are displayed here. In winter, you can find the schlumbergera cacti in full bloom.
Madagascar Pavilion
GreenhouseNo. 4
Here, you can find many plants from the Didiereaceae family, which is native to Madagascar, and many other rare succulents.
Mexico Pavilion
GreenhouseNo. 5
Cacti and succulents that grow in the area spanning Mexico and North America are displayed here. This greenhouse is home to some of the largest greenhouse cacti, including the giant columnar cacti Cephalocereus polylophus and Pachycereus pringlei (Mexican giant cactus), and Echinocactus grusonii (golden shachihoko), a spherical cactus that is about 170 years old.
Ancient Ruins Rock Garden
Many outdoor cacti and succulents are planted in the rock garden, and the replica stone statues that have been installed here are extremely valuable.
RESTAURANT & SHOP
Forest Animal Restaurant
GIBBONTEI
"May I sit with the capybaras?"
You can sit together with stuffed capybaras and red pandas in this greenery-filled restaurant.
Menu
This restaurant serves the zoo's original dishes, including the consistently popular Cappy Burger, Lesser Panda Tail Bun, and Bakubaku Hamburg Steak.
Popular recommended products
GIFT SHOP Animal Mart
This shop offers a wide selection of products, including original miscellaneous goods, stuffed animals, key chains, and Izu souvenirs.
We recommend the popular animal T-shirts, animal tote bags, and capybara ramen.
Product categories
"LOVE Bath~Capybara" stuffed animal
Original zoo merchandise
Potted cacti etc.
Popular recommended products
Japanese Restaurant Hanamusubi
This is the only place where you can try cactus udon, which contains cactus leaves. Taste the texture of cacti.
Overview
Special cactus soba/udon (hot/cold)
Forest vegetable soba/udon (hot/cold)
Curry udon (with rice/hot)
Tendon (with soup/pickles), etc.
Popular recommended products
Chinese Restaurant Chao
We recommend the lightly-flavored soy sauce ramen and the fried rice set, which can be eaten quickly and easily.
Overview
Special Iso ramen/seafood tsukemen/ramen and fried rice set, etc.
Popular recommended products
Bread and Snacks Café Scheeri
The cactus red berry soft serve ice cream offered here is an original product. This café is locted in front of Animal Mart, so stop by for a quick break after checking out the souvenirs.
Overview
Cactus red berry soft serve ice cream/French fries/cactus green curry/beef curry/big dog, etc.
Popular recommended products
Bell Station
This is the only place where you can try a cactus burger. You can enjoy a meal in the restaurant, but you can also order take out and enjoy your food outdoors.
Overview
Premium cactus steak burger/cactus burger/Fujinomiya yakisoba/green cactus soft serve ice cream (with cactus powder)/rich milk soft serve ice cream, etc.
Popular recommended products
Operating hours
9:30-17:00
(last admission 16:30)
* Varies depending on season
Admission fee
| Weekdays | Holidays (weekends, public holidays, peak season) | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (Junior high school age and above) | 2,700 yen | 2,800 yen |
| Elementary school age | 1,300 yen | 1,400 yen |
| Children (4 years old and above) | 700 yen | 700 yen |
* Welfare discounts available (a disability certificate must be presented)
Business day calendar
* Open year round
Parking fees
| Cars and buses | Fee required |
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1317-13 Futo, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 413-0231 Japan
0557-51-1111(switchboard)By train
Via the Tokaido Shinkansen/Tokaido Main Line From Atami Station to Ito Station via the Ito Line
Approx. 35 minutes from Ito Station by Tokai Bus
Approx. 25 minutes from Ito Station by taxi
Approx. 20 minutes from Izu-Kogen Station by Tokai Bus
Approx. 10 minutes from Izu-Kogen Station by taxi
By car
Via the Tomei Expressway
- ●Approx. 85 km from Atsugi IC on the Tomei Expressway (via National Route 135 after exiting from Odawara-Nishi IC on the Odawara-Atsugi Road)
- ●Approx. 55 km from Numazu IC or Nagaizumi-Numazu IC on the Tomei Expressway (via Izu-Jukan Expressway/Izu Central Road/Shuzenji Road)
- ●Approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gotemba IC on the Tomei Expressway (via Hakone Ashinoko Skyline, Izu Skyline, and Togasayama Road)
Click here for information about the Izu Skyline
Click here for information about the Odawara-Atsugi Road
* It is convenient to use the Hakone Turnpike and the Izu Skyline to avoid traffic jams during peak season.
EV rapid charging now available!
Enjoy peace of mind during your journey.
EV CHARGER
Visitors with Pets
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As animals are allowed to roam freely in the zoo, please keep your pet on a leash no longer than 1 meter long.
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Please refrain from bringing your pet into/onto Bird Paradise, Kangaroo Hill, Nakayoshi Farm, Capybara Rainbow Plaza, Animal Boat Tours, Red Panda Pavilion, Touch de ZOO, baby rooms, and eateries.
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Terrace seating is available in the restaurant street. (may be full during peak season)
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Please explore the zoo without disturbing other visitors.
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Pets that have not been vaccinated as required by law are not allowed within the zoo.
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Please enjoy the zoo while making sure to observe common etiquette.
Can I bring my pet with me?
Pets are allowed to enter the zoo as long as they are leashed. There are some areas of the zoo where pets are not allowed, so we ask that pet owners take turns to enter these areas.
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Are coin lockers available?
Yes, coin lockers are available. You can leave large items that do not fit inside a coin locker at the entrance (payment required).
Are strollers available?
Yes, strollers are available (payment required). Please note that there are a limited number of strollers available, and that strollers are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Is there a space available for changing diapers and breastfeeding?
Baby rooms are available for your use.
Is there a first aid room available in case I feel unwell?
Yes, there is. Please ask a nearby staff member.
Can I make reservations at the zoo's restaurants?
Only group reservations are accepted at Forest Animal Restaurant ~GIBBONTEI~ in Izu Shaboten Park. Reservations may not be accepted during peak season or due to maintenance, so please contact the Group Reservation Center (TEL: 0557-51-5553) for details.
How many spots are available in the parking lot?
The parking lot can accommodate up to 400 cars amd 18 buses.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
In general, you are allowed to bring your own food and drinks. However, please use the benches in the zoo when eating, and either dispose of your garbage in a designated area or take your garbage home with you. The eateries in the zoo also offer a variety of food and beverages, so feel free to make use of them. Do not give any food or drink you bring with you to the animals.
Are credit cards accepted? Are there ATMs in the zoo?
You can use credit cards to pay for admission tickets (main gate/pedestrian gate), as well as for payments at Forest Animal Restaurant ~GIBBONTEI~ and GIFT SHOP Animal Mart. There are no ATMs available in the zoo, so please visit a nearby convenience store.
I forgot or lost something …
Please contact 0557-51-1111.
I would like to visit the zoo as part of a group. Do I need to make an advance reservation?
Groups are allowed to enter the zoo without a reservation, but please contact us in advance to facilitate your admission at the zoo entrance. Please feel free to contact the Group Reservation Center (TEL: 0557-51-5553) to make a reservation.