Akita City Ōmoriyama Zoo (Akita): Zoo for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Akita City Ōmoriyama Zoo is a zoo in Hamada, Akita Prefecture, about 445 km from Tokyo Station and 685 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 秋田市大森山動物園 |
| Location | Hamada, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Araya Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 172 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 392 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 445 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 39.67215, 140.07738 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.akita.lg.jp/zoo/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Araya Station, about 1.0 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (秋田市大森山動物園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shimohama Beach – Beach, about 6 km away
- Mineral Industry Museum, Akita University – Science museum, about 8 km away
- Tegatayama Ski Area – Ski resort, about 9 km away
- Taiheizan Ski Resort Opas – Ski resort, about 18 km away
- Nibetsu Forest Museum – Science museum, about 22 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.