Place to visit
Obihiro Zoo, Japan: what it is and when to go
Obihiro Zoo is a visitor attraction (おびひろ動物園) in Japan (Obihiro). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. 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
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- おびひろ動物園
- Where
- Japan · 080-0846, 帯広市, 北海道
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- CTS Sapporo, 123 km as the crow flies
- Website
- city.obihiro.hokkaido.jp
- Run by
- 帯広市
- Coordinates
- 42.90152, 143.18425
What it is and where
Obihiro Zoo is a visitor attraction (おびひろ動物園) in Japan (Obihiro). 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 Obihiro, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 3.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.90152, 143.18425; the nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS, Sapporo), 123 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- 帯広市
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 Obihiro Zoo is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:10
- FebBest time10:19
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:27
- JunPossible15:09
- JulPossible14:52
- AugPossible13:45
- SepPossible12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovBest time9:29
- DecPossible8:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. 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: Obihiro 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
- Hokkaido Obihiro Museum of ArtArt museum in Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan365 m
- Obihiro Centennial City MuseumMuseum in Obihiro, Hokkaidō, Japan616 m
- Obihiro ShrineShinto shrine in Hokkaido, Japan4.0 km
- Tokachi Ohashi BridgeBridge in Otofuke Town and Obihiro City, Hokkaido4.2 km
- Furusato History Museum 「Nenrin」Museum14 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 Obihiro Zoo?
It is a visitor attraction (おびひろ動物園 in the local language) in Japan. 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 Obihiro Zoo?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51.
How do you get to Obihiro Zoo?
The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 123 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 Hokkaido Obihiro Museum of Art, Obihiro Centennial City Museum, Obihiro Shrine. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
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