Is nature and the natural world something that interests you and are you looking for the best nature museums to visit in Japan? These are the ones:
1Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Osaka PrefectureThe Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is a large public aquarium located in Osaka, Japan. It is not just one aquarium but a series of aquariums built around one massive water tank. This unique design allows visitors to experience a variety of marine life in different environments, all within the same facility. 2Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
KyotoIwatayama Monkey Park is a commercial park situated in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan. The park is located on Mount Arashiyama, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to interact with nature and wildlife in a serene setting. The park's location offers a panoramic view of the city, making it a popular destination for tourists. 3Ueno Zoo
TokyoThe Ueno Zoo, located in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan, is a 14.3-hectare zoo managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. As Japan's oldest zoo, it has a rich history dating back to its opening on March 20, 1882. 4Tokyo Sea Life Park
Edogawa 5National Museum of Nature and Science
Taito 6Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Motobu 7Nagai Botanical Garden
Osaka PrefectureThe Nagai Botanical Garden is a spacious 8-hectare botanical garden nestled in the southeast corner of Nagai Park in Osaka, Japan. This location offers a serene and natural environment for visitors to explore and enjoy. The garden is easily accessible and provides a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. 8Manyo Botanical Garden
Nara 9Ashikaga Flower Park
AshikagaOne of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Japan, Ashikaga Flower Park is known for its great Japanese Wisteria flower, a vine which blooms in light purple and pink. It is huge - covers almost an acre of the park! As of April 2018, you can get to this botanical garden by train as a train statio 10Marine World Uminonakamichi
Fukuoka PrefectureOpened in 1989, this marine world features 70 aquariums full of marine animals and plants. Be sure to check the schedule and see one of its famous shows, such as Dolphin and Sea Lion show and Sea Otter feedings. 11Maruyama zoo
SapporoThe Sapporo-Maruyama Zoo is situated in Chūō-ku, a district of Sapporo, which is the capital city of the Japanese prefecture Hokkaidō. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city or the region. 12Sunshine Aquarium
Toshima 13Tennoji Zoo
Osaka PrefectureThe Tennoji Zoo, located in the Tennoji district of Osaka, Japan, holds a significant place in history as it is the third oldest zoo in the country. It was officially opened to the public on January 1, 1915. This historical significance adds to the charm and appeal of the zoo, making it a notable destination for tourists visiting Osaka. 14New Yashima Aquarium
Takamatsu 15Asahiyama Zoo
Asahikawa 16Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
NagoyaThe Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a unique combination of a botanical garden, a zoo, and an amusement park. It is located in Chikusa-ku, a district of Nagoya, the capital of central Japan's Aichi. This makes it a versatile destination for tourists, offering a variety of experiences in one location. 17Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
NagoyaThe Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, located in Minato-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, is recognized for its impressive size. It boasts the largest tank capacity and total area among all public aquariums in Japan, making it a significant destination for those interested in marine life. 18Tsunami and Storm Surge Disaster Prevention Station
Osaka PrefectureAn educational center and museum which seeks to educate the general public about the natural disasters that have occurred in Osaka. It also teaches its visitors how to behave when an earthquake or tsunami might hit the city in the future. 19Miyajima Public Aquarium
HatsukaichiThe Miyajima Public Aquarium is situated on the scenic island of Itsukushima, in the city of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan. This location offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rich marine life while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the island. 20Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden
Fukuoka Prefecture 21Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands
Hakone 22Tama Zoological Park
Hino 23Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park
Hiroshima 24Kobe Oji Zoo
Kobe 25Nifrel
Suita 26Kyoto Aquarium
KyotoThe Kyoto Aquarium is situated in the scenic Umekoji Park in Kyoto City, specifically in the Shimogyo Ward of Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. This location offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the park while exploring the diverse marine life housed in the aquarium. 27Nagasaki Bio Park
SaikaiA lovely botanical park and zoo in one, opened in 2004. There are nearly 2000 animals, including capybaras in a bath and guinea pigs traipsing across a miniroad. 28Aqua World Oarai
OaraiAqua World Oarai, previously known as Oarai Aquarium, is a significant marine attraction located in Oarai, Ibaraki, Japan. The aquarium is situated facing the Pacific Ocean, providing a unique and scenic location for visitors. It's one of the largest aquariums in Japan, offering a wide variety of marine life for tourists to explore. 29Sunpiazza Aquarium
SapporoTake your children to an aquarium and a near playground and have a nice family afternoon with a lot of fun. 30Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium
Sendai 31Kiseki No Hoshi Greenhouse
AwajiThe Kiseki No Hoshi Greenhouse, also referred to as the Museum of Miraculous Planet Plants, is a significant botanical complex in Japan. It spans an impressive area of 6,700 m², making it the second largest botanical greenhouse area in the country. This expansive space is home to a diverse range of plant species, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore and learn about the world of botany. 32Himeji City Aquarium
Himeji 33Himeji City Zoo
Himeji 34Kyoto University Shirahama Aquarium
Shirahama 35Hinotonton Zoo (Hamura Zoological Park)
Hamura 36Hamamatsu Zoological Gardens
Hamamatsu 37Adventure World
ShirahamaAdventure World in Shirahama is a sprawling amusement park situated on the Kii Peninsula, one of the largest peninsulas of the main Japanese island of Honshū. This 80-hectare park is a combination of a zoo, a safari park, a show aquarium, and an amusement park filled with numerous attractions. It is a member of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA). 38Yokohama Zoological Gardens
Yokohama 39Hirakawa Zoo
Kagoshima Prefecture- 40
Kujukushima Aquarium Umi Kirara
Sasebo 41Kurume Bird Center
Kurume 42Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium
NagasakiA lovely aquarium, that provides home to some 180 penguins of 9 different species - both cold-water and temperate. 43Taiji Whale Museum
TaijiThis complex houses a museum and an aquarium. Be sure to check their dolphin and whale shows. You can also go and swim with a dolphin - book in advance. 44Otaru Aquarium
Otaru 45Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center
Kasai 46Inokashira Park Zoo
MusashinoInokashira Park Zoo is a city zoo nestled in the city of Musashino, Tokyo. It also has a branch located in Mitaka. The zoo is conveniently situated near the Ghibli Museum, making it an ideal location for tourists who are interested in exploring both attractions during their visit.- 47
Fukuyama City Zoo
Fukuyama 48Chiba Zoological Park
Chiba Prefecture 49Numazu Port Deep Sea Aquarium
Numazu 50Chausuyama Zoo
Nagano 51Izu Cactus Park - Izu Shaboten Zoo
Ito 52Salmon Hometown Chitose Aquarium
Chitose 53Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Natural History
KainanThis natural history museum houses not only a vast exhibition of fossils but also a large aquarium with local marine animals. 54Kobe Animal Kingdom
Kobe 55Aquamarine Fukushima
Iwaki 56Kamine Zoo
Hitachi 57Ishikawa Zoo
Nomi 58Tohoku Safari Park
Nihonmatsu 59Obihiro Zoo
Obihiro 60Atagawa Tropical & Alligator Garden
Higashiizu 61Izu Animal Kingdom
Higashiizu 62Edogawa Natural Zoo
Edogawa 63Sumida Aquarium
TokyoThe Sumida Aquarium is a public aquarium situated on the 5th and 6th floors of the Tokyo Skytree in Sumida, Tokyo. The aquarium, which opened in 2012, coincided with the opening of the Tokyo Skytree itself. This location offers visitors the unique experience of exploring marine life while being in one of Tokyo's most iconic landmarks. 64Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden
Oita Prefecture 65Yokohama City Kanazawa Zoo
Yokohama 66Yamanashi Prefectural Fuji-yuusui-no-sato & Mori-no-naka Aquarium
Oshino 67Kinka Squirrel Village
Gifu 68Takaoka Castle Park Zoo
Takaoka 69Gunma Insect World
Kiryu 70Ocean Expo Park Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum
Motobu 71Nishiyama Zoo
Sabae 72Ichihara Elephant Kingdom
Ichihara SA 73Yumemigasaki Zoological Park
Kawasaki 74Toyama Family Park
Toyama Prefecture 75Nagasaki Bio Park - Zoo & Botanical Garden
Nagasaki 76Machida Squirrel Garden
Machida 77Oga Aquarium Gao
OgaThe Oga Aquarium Gao, also known as the Akita Prefectural Oga Aquarium, is situated along the coast of the Oga Peninsula in Oga, Akita Prefecture, Japan. This location offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the marine life of the region in a beautiful coastal setting. 78Uozu Aquarium
Uozu 79North Safari Sapporo
Sapporo 80Yagiyama Zoological Park
Sendai 81Kaikyokan
Shimonoseki 82Japan Snake Center
Ota 83Saitama Children's Zoo
Saitama 84Aloha Garden Tateyama
TateyamaThe Nambo Paradise Botanical Garden is a significant attraction in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Spanning over 6.6 hectares (16.3 acres), this botanical garden offers a vast space for visitors to explore and appreciate the beauty of nature. It is administratively dependent on the Chiba Prefecture government. 85Shinagawa Aquarium
Shinagawa 86Kamogawa Sea World
Kamogawa 87Nogeyama Zoological Gardens
YokohamaNogeyama Zoological Gardens is a free zoo that is situated in Nogeyama Park, in the Nishi-ku district of Yokohama, Japan. This location offers visitors the opportunity to explore a variety of wildlife without any admission fee. The zoo's location within a park also provides a serene and natural environment that enhances the overall visitor experience. 88Shunkaen Bonsai Museum
TokyoThe Shunkaen Bonsai Museum, located in Tokyo, Japan, is a bonsai garden that was established in 2002. The founder of this museum is the bonsai master, Kunio Kobayashi. This museum is a testament to his dedication and passion for the art of bonsai. 89View Fukushimagata
Niigata 90Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History
Kitakyushu 91Toyama Science Museum
Toyama PrefectureIn 2007, the Toyama Science Museum underwent a significant renewal and reopened in its current form. This transformation allowed the museum to expand its exhibits and enhance its facilities, providing a more comprehensive and engaging experience for visitors.- 92
Okinawa Zoo & Museum
Okinawa Island - 93
Children's Zoo STEP
Tokyo - 94
UMI farm
Yokohama - 95
Sayuri World
Ichihara SA - 96
Joyama Zoo
Nagano - 97
Aqua Museum - Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Yokohama - 98
Yanagawa Ariake Sea Aquarium
Yanagawa - 99
Nakayoshi Zoo
Kuriyama - 100
Tokiwa Zoo
Ube - 101
Dolphin Fantasy - Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Yokohama - 102
Hiratsuka Park Petting Zoo
Hiratsuka - 103
Nakayoshi Square - Nogeyama Zoological Gardens
Yokohama - 104
Shinozaki Pony Land
Edogawa - 105
Sakurajima Visitor Centre
Kagoshima Prefecture 106Nibetsu Forest Museum
Akita Prefecture- 107
Izu Ammonite Museum
Ito 108Hokkaido University Botanical Garden
SapporoThe Hokkaido University Botanical Garden is a sizable botanical garden spanning 13.3 hectares. It is conveniently located near the center of Sapporo, Japan, making it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city. The garden offers a vast array of plant species and a serene environment for visitors to enjoy. 109Tohoku University Botanical Gardens
Sendai 110Dormouse Museum
Hokuto 111Nawa Insect Museum
Gifu 112Toyohashi Museum of Natural History
Toyohashi- 113
Kyoto Owls Forest Kyoto
Kyoto - 114
Naramachi Dung Beetle Museum
Nara - 115
Nanto City Botanical Garden Floral Park
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