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Nishiyama Zoo

Fukui · · Experiences

Japanese name: 西山動物園

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WHAT TO DONishiyama Zoo

Held to be the smallest zoo in Japan, known for its red pandas.

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Held to be the smallest zoo in Japan, known for its red pandas.

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A zoo on the mid-slope of Nishiyama Park in Sakura-machi, Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, called the smallest zoo in Japan. Besides red pandas it keeps red-crowned cranes, squirrel monkeys and others. At the attached Red Panda House you can see red pandas up close regardless of the weather, and there are also a gallery and a lounge. Admission is free.

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