Himeji City Zoo (Hyōgo): Zoo for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Himeji City Zoo is a zoo in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 470 km from Tokyo Station and 75 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 姫路市立動物園 |
| Location | Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sanyo Himeji Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 75 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 98 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 203 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.83675, 134.69417 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.himeji.lg.jp/dobutuen/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sanyo Himeji 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 (姫路市立動物園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Himeji City Aquarium – Zoo, about 2 km away
- Tegarayama Exchange Station – Science museum, about 2 km away
- Himeji City Tegarayama Botanical Garden – Botanical garden, about 3 km away
- Hoshinoko Yakata – Science museum, about 6 km away
- Himeji Central Park – Zoo, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.