Bear Garden (Akita): Zoo for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Bear Garden is a zoo in Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture, about 475 km from Tokyo Station and 731 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | くまくま園 |
| Location | Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ani-Matagi Station – about 1.9 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 186 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 357 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 475 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1990 |
| Coordinates | 39.91389, 140.53611 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://hahaha.akita.jp/wp/kumakuma/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ani-Matagi Station, about 1.9 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 (くまくま園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ani Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 6 km away
- Tazawako Ski Area – Ski resort, about 26 km away
- Tazawako Kunimasu Miraikan – Science museum, about 26 km away
- Nibetsu Forest Museum – Science museum, about 26 km away
- Kyōwa Ski Area – Ski resort, about 29 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.