Zoo & Aquarium · Hamura

Hamura Zoo (Hinotonton ZOO) ヒノトントンZOO（羽村市動物公園）

A small, family-oriented municipal zoo in western Tokyo with a giraffe and zebra savanna, a monkey hill and plenty of hands-on animal contact.

Hours9:00-16:30 (last entry 16:00)

ClosedMondays (open on national holidays and, in FY2026, the 3rd Monday of each month)

PriceAdult (18-64): ¥500
65 and over: ¥200
Under 18: Free

Getting thereHamura Station (JR Ome Line), east exit, 20 min on foot or by bus to Hamura Danchi

Time needed2-3 hours

Best timeSpring, when the cherry tree avenue by the gate blooms

Address4122 Hane, Hamura, Tokyo 205-0012

Websitehamurazoo.jp

About

Run by the city of Hamura and renamed Hinotonton ZOO, this compact zoo is aimed at young children. It has an African savanna area with giraffes and zebras, a Japanese macaque hill where visitors can feed the monkeys, and petting sessions with guinea pigs. Entry is free for everyone under 18.

Highlights

Savanna area with giraffes and zebras
Feeding time at the Japanese macaque hill
Guinea pig classes and snack time
Red pandas, including recent births
Cherry tree avenue by the main gate in spring

Tips

Paths are partly unpaved, so a sturdy stroller helps
Buses from Hamura Station east exit cut the 20-minute walk
Check the official calendar for the special Monday openings

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