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Izu Shaboten Zoo

Tatsuo Yamashita from Tokyo, Japan / CC BY 2.0

Izu Shaboten Zoo

伊豆シャボテン動物公園

Shizuoka · Chubu

Izu Shaboten Zoo is a unique zoo that features a variety of animals and a stunning collection of cacti. Visitors can enjoy interactive experiences, including feeding some of the animals, and explore beautiful gardens filled with diverse plant species.

Why we picked it

Many mainstream travelers focus on the more famous attractions in Izu, overlooking this charming zoo.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.3· 9,926 reviews
Opening hours
Mon 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM Tue–Fri 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Sat–Sun 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Website
izushaboten.com

Today

8:30–18:30

Stored weekly hours

Mon 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM Tue–Fri 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Sat–Sun 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

How to get there

From Nagoya Station · ~3h 51m by car

Tags

zoocactifamily-friendly

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