Things to do in Chubu, Japan: The Best Zoos & Aquariums

For summer it closes at 8pm

In our huge area, We have a big greenhouse, water lily pool, ponds and farms.Our greenhouse is completely air-conditioned which offers cool breeze in summer and warmness in winter, even in rainy days you can enjoy and have fun visiting Kachouen comfortably.People with disabilities who uses wheelchairs and families who have baby carts should not worry because our park is barrier-free, everyone can enjoy and have fun visiting our park.

I can play! Saw it! Contact aquarium. You can touch a big body, touches a fang or a beard and take a commemorative photo with you at walking time on the walrus. I'm going to be a cute creature's trick! Handshake with Tsumekashi otter is also popular. You can also purchase souvenirs unique to Sea Paradise at Ise Musouiwa Shopping Plaza. Since various events are held, we recommend that you go after checking the time.

From the Source to the mouth of Nagara River The tank reproduces the scenery of Nagara River from its upstream to the river mouth. It is so real that it seems as though it’s been cut out from the actual scenery. We have reproduced the waterfall and the gorge at the river source. Enjoy this serene atmosphere; a perfect getaway from hectic city life. The Living Creatures in Asia and Africa Go out on an adventure and explore the world. In this section, you will meet various species living in the rivers and the lakes of Asia and Africa. They have evolved in their own way to survive through the environmental changes. Living Creatures in Amazon Amazon is the largest river basin in the world. Come and meet the Pirarucu which can be as long as 4 m and weigh up to 200 kg, the Giant Catfish, the Characins, and the Silver Arowana. See how they swim in the tank slowly and gracefully. There are abundant freshwater fishes in the Amazon.

The iZoo is new open on 15 DEC 2012.iZoo is scheduled to open December 15, 2012 in Japan as a zoo whose major species is reptile in the beginning, but the species will be expanded to many other kinds in the future including up to 400 species at zoo.

Our Mission: “A Window to Nature”. The Japan Monkey Centre (JMC) runs a unique zoo housing the world’s largest number of nonhuman primate species and attracts visitors from all over the world. Led by Kyoto University professors, JMC promotes research, education, conservation, welfare, and outreach for primates. One of the must-see exhibits at the JMC is Japanese macaques (also known as snow monkeys) at the Monkey Valley. They show the behavior of washing sweet potatoes and other food in a pond. You may also see other interesting behaviors like Saru-dango (monkey dumpling), tool use, and noise making with stones. In winter, they warm themselves by a real bonfire, which became well-known and cherished attraction of JMC. Other star attractions are "Wao Land" where you can enjoy a close encounter with free-ranging ring-tailed lemurs and "Monkey Scramble" where you can watch siamangs brachiating at a height of 15 meter.