A Complete Guide to Tokyo Zoos and Aquariums

Are you looking for Tokyo zoos? If there is one thing that Tokyo is well known for, it is the love for animals. Everywhere you look there are places that boast interactions and experiences with some funny and cute creatures. Cafes aside, where are the best places to see those animals? Traditionally, you would expect to find them in the various zoos and aquariums. The Tokyo zoos and aquariums are some of the best in the country, and can keep a family entertained for days. There is no giant unified zoo or aquarium for the entire city of Tokyo. Instead, several individual parks have opened, each with their own interesting exhibits.

Most importantly, one of the best experiences families can have while on holiday revolves around days at the zoo. Children love nothing more than to see live animals up close. To help find that perfect zoo for your needs, here is your complete guide to Tokyo zoos and aquariums.

Or maybe you’d rather see something more up-close and personal. You could visit one of Tokyo’s many owl cafes.

Aqua Park Shinagawa

Website (English)||| Facebook (Japanese)

Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Shinagawa Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Edogawa City Natural Zoo

Website (via Google Translate) ||| Facebook (Japanese)

Nearest Station: 13-minute walk from Nishi-Kasai Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Enoshima Aquarium

Website (English)

Nearest Station: 6-minute walk from Katase-Enoshima Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Hakkejima Sea Paradise

Website (English) ||| Facebook (Japanese) ||| Instagram ||| YouTube

Nearest Station: 9-minute walk from Hakkejima Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Higashi-Itabashi Children’s Park Zoo

Website (Japanese)

Nearest Station: 8-minute walk from Itabashikuyakushomae Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Children’s Park Zoo Takashimadaira Branch

Website (Japanese)

Nearest Station: 6-minute walk from Takashimadaira Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Inokashira Park Zoo

Website (English) ||| Facebook (Japanese)

Nearest Station: 8-minute walk from Kichijoji Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Kodomo no Kuni

Website (English)

Nearest Station: 3-minute walk from Kodomonokuni Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Toritsu-Oshima Park Zoo

Website (English, island information)

Nearest Station: 24 minutes by car from the Motomachi, Oshima ferry dock. Cars can be rented nearby.

Shinagawa Aquarium

Website (English) ||| Facebook (Japanese)

Nearest Station: 8-minute walk from Omori-Kaigan Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Sumida Aquarium

Website (English) ||| Facebook (Japanese) ||| YouTube

Nearest Station: 3-minute walk through the Tokyo Skytree Mall, from the Tobu-line Tokyo Skytree Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Sunshine Aquarium

Website (English) ||| Facebook (Japanese)

Nearest Station: 12-minute  walk from Ikebukuro Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Tama Zoological Park

Website (English)

Nearest Station: 2 minute walk from Tama Dobutsu Koen Monorail Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Tokyo Sea Life Park

Website (English)

Nearest Station: 8-minute walk from Kasairinkaikoen Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Tokyo Tower Aquarium

Website (Japanese)

Nearest Station: 8-minute walk from Kamiyacho Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Ueno Zoological Park

Website (English)

Nearest Station: 8-minute walk from Ueno Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Yokohama Shiritsu Kanazawa Zoo

Website (select “English” on the site)

Nearest Station: 8 Bus Stops and a 16 minute walk from Kanazawabunko Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia Japan

Website (select “English” on the site) ||| Facebook (Japanese)

Nearest Station: 8 bus stops and a 16-minute walk from Nakayama Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)

Yumemigasaki Zoological Park

Website (English, general city information)

Nearest Station: 16-minute walk from Shin-Kawasaki Station (plan your route at the link and click on the Google Map below for walking directions)