Nishiyama Zoo
The "Smallest Zoo in Japan," famous for its red panda
Located halfway up Nishiyama Park, this is "Japan's smallest zoo." It houses popular animals like the red panda, as well as red-crowned cranes and squirrel monkeys. The adjoining "Red Panda House" allows visitors to see red pandas up close regardless of the weather. It also features a gallery showcasing their ecology and a lounge where visitors can rest or use the space for various purposes.
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0778-52-2737（Nishiyama Zoo）
- Address
- 福井県鯖江市桜町3-8-9
- Opening Hours
- 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Closed
- Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays
- Prices
- Free
- Getting There
- Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Fukui Railway Nishiyama Koen Station / Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Hapi-Line Sabae Station / Approximately 5 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Sabae IC
- Car Park
- Yes
- Car Park: Available Spots
- 30
- Website
