October — Izu Shaboten Zoo
Use a light outer layer; autumn color may still be early at lower elevations.
Tourism source ↗An animal and cactus park in Ito on the Izu Peninsula. Check the operator for animal activities and visitor rules.
Best time to visit: Jan – January — Izu Shaboten Zoo · Feb – February — Izu Shaboten Zoo · Dec – December — Izu Shaboten Zoo
💡 Free-license reference photograph from Wikimedia Commons; capture month is not confirmed.
Izu Shaboten Zoo Capybara BathReference photo · selected conditions are not photographed yet
Capture month unconfirmed · Historical photo, not a live view
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Weather for your date
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16°C
Mainly clear
💧 2% rain chance · wind 8 km/h
Hourly forecast
16°💧 2%
16°💧 8%
17°💧 10%
17°💧 18%
18°💧 33%
19°💧 37%
20°💧 27%
20°💧 6%
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Packing checklist
- Also useful: Warm layers and shoes with grip, Rain protection
Parking
Nearby public parking (OpenStreetMap)
NEARBY
· 2 min walk
Vehicle height not verified
Community-mapped nearby parking. Capacity, fees, hours and vehicle limits are not verified; check signs on arrival.
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Directions to Izu Shaboten Zoo
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A DIFFERENT JAPAN, EVERY MONTH
When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
Suitability
Stroller: Not verified
Nursing room: Not verified
Noise level: moderate
Kids: Check the official accessibility guide for slopes, steps and child facilities.
Rules
Nearby places
Within 30 km, closest first.
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