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Yukyuzan Mini-Zoo, Japan: what it is and when to go
Yukyuzan Mini-Zoo is a visitor attraction (悠久山小動物園) in Japan (Nagaoka, Niigata). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. 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
- 悠久山小動物園
- Where
- Japan · 乙, 940-0828, 長岡市, 新潟県
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- HND Tokyo, 224 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Sa,PH 09:00-17:00
- Price
- Gratis
- Website
- city.nagaoka.niigata.jp
- Coordinates
- 37.42935, 138.88112
What it is and where
Yukyuzan Mini-Zoo is a visitor attraction (悠久山小動物園) in Japan (Nagaoka, Niigata).
It is in Nagaoka, Niigata, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 3.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.42935, 138.88112; the nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 224 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)
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 Yukyuzan Mini-Zoo is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:41
- FebBest time10:37
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:01
- JunPossible14:34
- JulPossible14:20
- AugPossible13:27
- SepPossible12:14
- OctBest time11:01
- NovBest time9:57
- DecPossible9:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. 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: Yukyuzan Mini-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
- Aoshi ShrineShinto shrine in Niigata Prefecture, Japan430 m
- Nagaoka City Ski AreaSki field in Niigata Prefecture, Japan2.2 km
- Phoenix-ohashi BridgeBridge in Nagaoka5.4 km
- Niigata Prefectural Museum of HistoryBuilding in Niigata Prefecture, Japan10 km
- Umataka Jōmon MuseumMuseum in Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan10 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 Yukyuzan Mini-Zoo?
It is a visitor attraction (悠久山小動物園 in the local language) in Japan.
When is the best time to visit Yukyuzan Mini-Zoo?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26.
How do you get to Yukyuzan Mini-Zoo?
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 224 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 Aoshi Shrine, Nagaoka City Ski Area, Phoenix-ohashi Bridge. The rest is in the Japan guide.
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