Kanazawa Zoo (Kanagawa): Zoo for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Kanazawa Zoo is a zoo in Kanazawa-ku, Kanagawa Prefecture, about 40 km from Tokyo Station and 380 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 横浜市立金沢動物園 |
| Location | Kanazawa-ku, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kanazawa-Bunko Station – about 2.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 248 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 343 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1982 |
| Coordinates | 35.35014, 139.59936 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp/zoo/kanazawa/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kanazawa-Bunko Station, about 2.2 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 (横浜市立金沢動物園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yokohama Science Center – Science museum, about 3 km away
- Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise – Zoo, about 5 km away
- Lica House – Science museum, about 5 km away
- Yuigahama – Beach, about 6 km away
- Zaimokuza Beach – Beach, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.