Zoo Spots in Oita Area

  • Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden
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    4.0
    343 Reviews
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    Oita Pref. Oitashi Kanzaki 3098-1
    Approximately a three-minute walk from the Takasakiyama bus stop, this zoo is located at the foot of Mt. Takasaki, with a distinctive shape reminiscent of a bell-shape. It is believed that wild monkeys lived in the area since at least around 1698 because of their description in documents from that time. The mayor of Oita City thought it could be used as a tourism resource and to prevent damage to agricultural crops in 1952, so they began to get gathered up with bait. There are currently two groups that have a total of 1,000 monkeys. In addition to being able to watch friendly monkeys up close, the potato feeding that happens twice a day is a must-see.

    Know that this zoo is up a mountain; however, they offer a tram to take you if you prefer not to walk up the mountain. They have signs not to bring food, and to watch your items. The monkeys can...

  • African Safari
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    4.5
    294 Reviews
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    Oita Pref. Usashi Ajimumachiminamihata 2-1755-1
    This is Kyushu’s only safari park and one of Japan’s largest, where 1,300 animals of 70 varieties are raised in conditions close to natural. There is an “animal zone” where visitors can observe lions and tigers from a jungle bus or their own car, and a “petting zone” where one can do horse riding or pet small animals, allowing one to enjoy the various aspects and charms of the animals.

    It was a great half day experience there. We were given a tray of animals food to feed them including for kind ones like reindeers and fierce ones like bears and lions. Other than the safari tour...

  • Kuju Natural Zoo
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    3.5
    22 Reviews
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    Oita Pref. Kusugunkokonoemachi Tano 1685-3
    A zoo located along the Yamanami Highway in Tano, Kokonoe Town, Kusu County. Herbivores such as deer, goats, lamas, rabbits, and ponies are allowed to roam the zoo freely, and visitors can pet them, feed them, and take pictures with them. A free site caravan campground, where visitors can enjoy barbecuing, adjoins the zoo.

    If you love animals or believe animals should be treated humanely, please do not support this horrible place by visiting it. The animals are clearly not loved and well cared for. Their living...

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A trip to Oita is tantamount to a long soak in the Beppu baths. The mountainous, coastal prefecture of Oita is renowned for having more onsen than any other prefecture in Japan, most of which lie in the city of Beppu on the west coast of Kyushu, recognizable by its pungent sulphuric aroma and the clouds of steam that puff up across the hillside. Away from the Beppu hot springs await mountains, waterfalls, and temples, so don’t hesitate to explore Oita a little further.

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