Zoo

Japan is a pet-friendly country and welcomes dogs and cats of all breeds. Bringing your pet to Japan is a complex process since Japan is a rabies-free country.
 Sapporo City Maruyama Zoo
Sapporo City Maruyama Zoo is one of the first and therefore the oldest zoos that was opened on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. Opened in May 1951, the zoo is situated within Maruyama Park. Sprawling over an area of 22.5 ha, this zoo has quite a variety of animals. There are around 168 different species that one can view here including a bear house which has 6 different species of bears. There is also a petting zoo which houses sheep and goats.
 Ueno Zoo

One of the oldest zoos in Japan, Ueno Zoological Gardens began its operations in 1882. Housing over 3,000 animals and 400 different species, it is a great place to visit in Japan with kids. This is one of the zoos in Japan with pandas and the first time when the pandas arrived here from China was back in 1972. One can experience nature and wildlife up close at Gorilla Woods and Tiger Forest here! One can also see pygmy hippos here, which are otherwise an endangered species in the wild.
Fuji Safari Park
If one wants to enjoy a safari in Japan, then Fuji Safari Park is where animals roam freely, and one can experience a safari. Situated on the southern slopes of Mount Fuji is this park, the Fuji Safari Park. It is also one of the largest and famous parks in Japan. One can explore this place via different mediums like one’s own car, a bus or on foot. There are no additional charges if one wants to drive through in their own car. Sport utility vehicles are also available at the park which come with a navigation system for self guided tours.
Nogeyama Zoo
Situated in Nogeyama Park, Nogeyama Zoo allows free entry. The park is on a hilltop in a quiet residential area and has green calm environs. Sprawling over an area of 8 acres, Nogeyama is the first zoo that opened in Yokohama in 1951. The zoo has various interactive programs and an area where children can interact with the smaller animals. During the summer months, one can also experience a Night Zoo here.
Tama Zoological Park
Famously known as Tama Zoo, it opened as a branch of Ueno Zoo in May 1958. Spread over a huge area of around 130 acres, the zoo lets the animals roam around freely, in a much more natural environment. There are various zones in the zoo, and each has its own attraction. The Asian Garden has Orangutan Skywalk which houses species of apes native to Malaysia and Indonesia and then there is Raptor Enclosure in the same zone where one can watch the magnificent golden and white-tailed eagles.
Tobe Zoological Park
Tobe Zoological Park is one of the best zoos in Japan which is divided into different parts, each having an attraction of its own. There is America Street which have animals native to America which includes llamas and Bear Street which has sea lions, brown bears, and the polar bear, the highlight of this place! The Water Zone is another favorite place for the visitors where one can enjoy watching the penguins swim and play.