Tama Zoological Park, Hachioji

Name: Tama Zoological Park
Address: Hachioji, Japan
Telephone: +81 42-591-1611

#2 among attractions in Hachioji

Top attraction, Zoo

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Facts and practical information

The Tama Zoological Park is a zoo, owned by the government of Tokyo Metropolis, and located in Hino, Tokyo, Japan. The Tama Zoo was opened on May 5, 1958, originally as a branch of the Ueno Zoo. The zoo aims to use its large site – 52 ha, compared to the 14.3 ha of the Ueno Zoo – to show its animals moving in a more free and natural environment. ()

Local name: 多摩動物公園 Opened: 1958 (66 years ago)Coordinates: 35°39'4"N, 139°24'7"E

Address

日野 (ri ye)Hachioji Japan

Contact

+81 42-591-1611

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Day trips

Tama Zoological Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Keio Rail-Land, Tama Kyūryō Prefectural Natural Park, Gao fan bu dong zun, Meisei University.

~1130 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Theme park
Keio Rail-Land, Hachioji
6 min walk • Keio Rail-Land is a railway museum located next to Tama-Dōbutsukōen Station on the Keio Dōbutsuen Line in Hino, Tokyo, Japan. It is operated by the private railway operator Keio Corporation.
0.8 miNE
Park
Tama Kyūryō Prefectural Natural Park, Hachioji
20 min walk • Tama Kyūryō Prefectural Natural Park is a Prefectural Natural Park in Western Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1950, the park takes its names from the Tama Hills, celebrated in the Man'yōshū. There are views towards the Chichibu Tama Kai National Park.
0.9 miNE
Temple
Gao fan bu dong zun, Hachioji
24 min walk • Kongoji Temple is a separate head temple of the Chizan school of the Shingon sect, located in Takahata, Hino, Tokyo. It is also known by the common name of Takahata Fudoson. The main deity is Dainichi Nyorai.
0.6 miSE
Universities and schools
Meisei University, Hachioji
15 min walk • Meisei University is a private university in Tokyo, Japan. The school's two campuses are in Hino and Ōme. It also offers correspondence courses which it introduced in 1967.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Tama Zoological Park open?

Tama Zoological Park is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Tama Zoological Park?

Nearby attractions include Keio Rail-Land, Hachioji (6 min walk), Meisei University, Hachioji (15 min walk), Tama Kyūryō Prefectural Natural Park, Hachioji (20 min walk), Gao fan bu dong zun, Hachioji (24 min walk).

How to get to Tama Zoological Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tama Zoological Park:

Train

Tama-Dobutsukoen (5 min walk)
Hodokubo (15 min walk)

Bus

高幡台団地 • Lines: 高21, 高23 (20 min walk)
中央大学 • Lines: 豊33 (22 min walk)