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Although located near the center of Tokyo, the Inokashira Park Zoo is surrounded by the natural beauty of Musashino while also offering access to the tranquil Inokashira Pond. Although not a big zoo, its picturesque location and flat terrain make it a perfect destination for everyone, from children to the elderly.
The Inokashira Park Zoo is home to 170 animal species. However, the Aquatic Life Park part of the zoo also houses a variety of freshwater creatures like fish, amphibians and aquatic insects. There is also a sculpture garden on the premises displaying about 200 works by Seibo Kitamura, one of the most famous sculptors in Japan, and the creator of the popular 10-meter-tall Peace Statue in Nagasaki Peace Park.
Conservation and breeding programs are some of the main goals of the Inokashira Park Zoo, with efforts focused on endangered Japanese species such as the Tsushima leopard cat, the Japanese fire belly newt, the Black-faced spoonbill and the Tokyo salamander. Come witness them yourself while enjoying beautiful nature sights in the heart of Tokyo.
Location
1-17-6 Gotenyama, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0005
1-17-6 Gotenyama, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0005
Direction
By Train: About 10-minutes walk from JR Chuo and Sobu Lines and Keio Inokashira Line Kichijoji Station South Exit (Park Exit)
By Train: About 10-minutes walk from JR Chuo and Sobu Lines and Keio Inokashira Line Kichijoji Station South Exit (Park Exit)
By Bus: From Kichijoji Station (Park Exit, in front of Marui Kichijoji Store)
Take the Odakyu Bus or Keio Bus from Kichijoji Station stop (Koen Iriguchi Marui Mae) and get off at the second stop, Bunkaen-mae.
*Please note that the Kanto Bus bound for Mitaka Station at platform 2 does not stop at Bunkaen-mae.
If you take the bus to Kichijoji (Odakyu Bus or Keio Bus), get off at ""Bunka-en-mae,"" the next stop after ""Mansukebashi"".
Please note that the bus does not stop at Bunka-en-mae on weekdays and Saturdays from 7-10am and 4-7pm. If you take the bus during the above days and times, please get off at Mansukebashi (5 minute walk).
