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Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens sits on the shore of Lake Ezu, where beautiful waterside scenery unfolds, and lets you enjoy the charms of a zoo, a botanical garden, and an amusement park all at once. The zoo area keeps around 700 animals of about 120 species, including the precious golden snub-nosed monkey, which can be seen nowhere else in Japan, as well as red pandas and African elephants. There is also a statue of Chopper, a character from the popular manga "ONE PIECE," which makes an excellent photo spot. The botanical garden area features a large greenhouse, a rose garden, a Japanese garden, and more, where you can spend a soothing time amid beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons. The amusement park area has attractions such as a Ferris wheel and a monorail, offering a full day of fun for a wide range of visitors, from families with small children to couples. It is a great place to refresh on a weekend.
Last updated March 26, 2026