Our Philosophy
Zoos are places where people can enjoy learning about the animals that have been
entrusted to us from nature as Animal Ambassadors.
We at Asa Zoological Park endeavor to give the animals a comfortable habitat where
they can be healthy. By showing the animals’ energetic lives, we are working to foster
rich sensitivity and consciousness of nature in the hearts of park visitors and to allow
proper understanding of the relationship between humans and nature.
We strive to respect all living things on this planet and protect nature, in order to
maintain a peaceful and prosperous society.
Admission Fees
We only take cash payments.
Individuals | Groups (30 or more) | Annual Passport | |
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Adults (18 and older) |
¥510 | ¥430 | ¥1,560 |
Seniors (65 and older) |
¥170 | ¥130 | ¥510 |
High school students and/ or those under 18 |
¥170 | ¥130 | ¥510 |
* Infants, preschoolers, elementary and junior high school students are free.
* Those 65 and older must show their ID, such as a passport, to receive the discount.
* Foreign students studying in Japan are free with school identification.
Parking Fees
Cars | ¥450 | Parking spaces available for 1,200 vehicles. |
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Buses | ¥1,400 |

Open Hours
9:00 - 16:30
(Entrance to zoo is until 16:00)
Closed
Thursdays
* If a national holiday or August 6 falls on a Thursday, the Zoo will open.
December 29 - January 1
The Zoo will extend operational days during busy seasons.
Directions
- By Public
Transportation -
■From Hiroshima Station (Train and Bus)
Take a JR train going to Shin-Hakushima and transfer to the
Astramline there. Get off at Kamiyasu.Then, from the Kamiyasu
stop, take the bus bound for Asahigaoka or Imuro and get off at
Asa Dobutsu-koen (zoo). 45 minutes total.■From Hiroshima Bus Center (Bus)
Take the bus bound for Asahigaoka from Plattform 7
and get off at Asa Dobutsu-koen (zoo). 50-minute ride.■From the A-bomb Dome (Bus)
Take the bus bound for Asahigaoka from the Kamiya-cho stop (In front of EDION) and get off at Asa Dobutsu-koen (zoo).
The bus stop is a 4-minute walk to the east of the A-bomb Dome. 50-minute ride.
- By Car
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From downtown Hiroshima, go straight down Route 54 along the
Astramline and turn right at the Kamiyasu crossing just after
Kamiyasu Station. 40‐minute drive.
It is a20‐minute drive from Hiroshima‐kita, Hiroshima, and
Itsukaichi Interchanges.
Rental Fees
Fee | Number | |||
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Strollers | ¥350 | 205 | ||
Coin Lockers | Large | ¥200 | 6 | |
Small | ¥100 | 20 | ||
Wheelchairs | ![]() |
Electric | Free | 5 |
Manual | Free | 9 | ||
Mobility Scooters |
500 yen,2hours +150 yen |
3 |
Restaurant / café / shop
【Open】10:30 am 【Close】15:30 pm(Last Call 15:00 pm)
・ Café and Restaurant Baku Baku serve a variety of meals.
・ Café Donguri serves a number of light meals and desserts such as ice cream and shaved ice.
・ Both places serve alchol with eat–in and take‐out options.
Baku Baku
Donguri
Zoo Rules
- ・Do not feed, threaten, or throw items at the animals.
- ・No pets, such as dogs or cats, allowed.
- ・Do not engage in behavior that would disturb other visitors. (e.g. ball games)
- ・Smoking is permitted in the five designated areas around the zoo.
Recommended animals in ASA ZOO
Japanese Giant Salamader
(The largest amphibians in the world)
Cheetah
(The fastest mammals in the world)
The Herd of Zebra
Raccoon Dog
Leo Glass
Macaws