Place to visit
Ishikawa Zoo, Japan: what it is and when to go
Ishikawa Zoo is a zoo in Japan (いしかわ動物園) (Kanazawa). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoo in Japan · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- いしかわ動物園
- Where
- Japan · 600番地, 923-1222, 能美市, 石川県
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 253 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:00
- Website
- ishikawazoo.jp
- Run by
- 一般財団法人 石川県県民ふれあい公社
- Coordinates
- 36.43329, 136.54572
What it is and where
Ishikawa Zoo is a zoo in Japan (いしかわ動物園) (Kanazawa). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kanazawa, where this site lists 73 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.43329, 136.54572; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 253 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- 一般財団法人 石川県県民ふれあい公社
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ishikawa Zoo is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:46
- FebBest time10:40
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:56
- MayBest time13:56
- JunPossible14:28
- JulPossible14:15
- AugPossible13:23
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:03
- NovBest time10:01
- DecPossible9:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | February to May and October to November | December to January and June to September |
| Wildlife | April to May and October | November to March and June to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ishikawa Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Satoyama no yuHot spring bath1.2 km
- Train Park HakusanWith kids8.3 km
- Science Hills KomatsuMuseum in Japan8.8 km
- 489 seriesJapanese electric multiple unit train type8.9 km
- Komatsu City MuseumMuseum9.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: With kids
- Tokyo Disneyland: theme park in Japan, owned by The Oriental Land Company
- Universal Studios Japan: theme park in Osaka, Japan
- Ueno Zoo: zoo in Tokyo, Japan
- Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: aquarium in Okinawa, Japan
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan: aquarium in Osaka, Japan
- Jigokudani Monkey Park: hot springs area with large population of wild snow monkeys
Every Japan place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ishikawa Zoo?
It is a zoo in Japan (いしかわ動物園 in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Ishikawa Zoo?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32.
How do you get to Ishikawa Zoo?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 253 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Satoyama no yu, Train Park Hakusan, Science Hills Komatsu. The rest is in the Japan guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Ishikawa Zoo on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.