Utsunomiya Zoo

This zoo in Utsunomiya City， Tochigi Prefecture has a theme of “Nature， Animals， and Kids.” You can see the animals up close and feed and pet some of the smaller ones. Pony rides are popular with the kids. There is also an amusement park on the grounds， a pool that’s open in summer， and a winter fishing pond. “

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	Kamikanai-machi 522-2， Utsunomiya City， Tochigi Prefecture.
Telephone Number	0288-665-4255
Website	https://utsunomiya-zoo.sakura.ne.jp/english/
Business Hours	Standard opening (March - December) 9：00~17:00Winter opening (Mid January – End of February) 9：30~16：30
Days Closed for Business	Open throughout the year
Price	(Zoo & Amusement park) ：Adult (Middle school students and older): 1,600 yen、Child(3 years old - Elementary school student): 800 yen (Swimming pool) Adult(Middle school students and older): 800 yen、Child (3 years old ~ elementary school student): 500 yen　(Scommon ticket) Adult(Middle school students and older): 1,800 yen　Child(3 years old - Elementary school students) : 900 yen
Map Code	132 477 538*35

Central Area

Utsunomiya, the most populous city in Tochigi, is about an hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen, and serves as a major transportation hub for the different regions of the prefecture. In addition to being known for its famous Gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), Utsunomiya is called the “city of jazz and cocktails”, as there are numerous venues for hearing live jazz music, and the bartenders are quite skilled, so there are plenty of options for enjoyable nightlife.