Year-round · Zoo, greenhouse and gardens
The combined ticket covers both the zoo and botanical garden. Hours are 9:00–16:50, with last admission at 16:30; regular closure is Monday and 29 December–1 January.
Tourism source ↗Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
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A large Nagoya zoo and botanical garden known for more than 500 trees that colour in autumn. Okuike Pond, the historic greenhouse, Japanese garden and Shirakawa thatched house create distinct foliage scenes, with limited night illumination dates.
Best time to visit: Nov–Dec – 14 November–6 December 2026 · Momiji season
💡 The 2026 momiji event runs 14 November–6 December; illumination is limited to selected nights.
Red and gold foliage in Higashiyama Botanical GardensReference photo · selected conditions are not photographed yet
Recorded capture month: Nov · Historical photo, not a live view
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18°C
Partly cloudy
💧 4% rain chance · wind 2 km/h
Hourly forecast
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21°💧 18%
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23°💧 20%
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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· 1 min walk
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Suitability
Stroller: Accessible
Nursing room: Not verified
Noise level: lively
Kids: The grounds are large and hilly in places; keep children close near ponds and crowded animal areas.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Water access: pond
Drones: banned
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Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-09-27
- 1. Red and gold foliage in Higashiyama Botanical Gardens · KKPCW · Source ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2. Autumn maples at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens · KKPCW · Source ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0