Hitachi Kamine Zoo
日立市かみね動物園
A hillside zoo in Hitachi City housing 100 species with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and interactive animal areas.
What it is
- A municipal zoo located within Kamine Park that first opened in 1957.
- Home to approximately 100 different species of animals from around the world.
- The site of the world's first recorded birth of twin hippopotamuses in 1980.
- A filming location used for the live-action movie adaptation of Kiki's Delivery Service.
What to see
- Panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from the elevated zoo grounds.
- A dedicated children's zoo designed for touching and interacting with small animals.
- A variety of wildlife supported by the local Mineko Club volunteer group.
When to go
- Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM throughout the year.
- The facility is closed only during the New Year holiday period.
Getting there
- Accessible by taking a local bus from the JR Hitachi Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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