Located in the heart of Kumamoto, this spacious zoo is home to a wide variety of animals, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and many more. Children will especially enjoy the petting area, where they can interact with friendly animals like goats and rabbits.
In addition to the animal exhibits, the zoo features a beautiful botanical garden with seasonal flowers, a small amusement park with fun rides for young children, and plenty of shaded rest areas—perfect for picnics or a relaxing break.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
"Sakuramachi" Department store
Sakuramachi bus terminal
We will take a Public transportation to Kumamoto city zoo
Arrival (Doshokubutsuen Mae, bus stop)
It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the bus stop to the entrance of Kumamoto City Zoo.
Kumamoto City Zoo
Here you can enjoy your day with different types of animals!
Lunch
For lunch, you can choose to dine at nearby restaurants, buy food from a convenience store, or enjoy a picnic inside the zoo.
Leave the Zoo
Please note that we will leave the zoo by around 2:40 p.m. to ensure we are ready to walk back to the bus stop. The walk from the zoo entrance to the bus stop takes approximately 10 minutes, so please be prepared to leave on time.
Bus stop, Doshokubutsuen Mae
We will take a public bus back to the Sakura Machi Bus Terminal.
Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
This is the farewell point.
Ending Point
Sakuramachi bus terminal
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide
• Transportation Fee
• Entrance Fee
(ticket information as of 2025)
- Adults (including high school students): ¥500
- Children (elementary and junior high school students): ¥100
- Infants (under elementary school age): Free
• Lunch / Meal Fee
(estimated ¥1,000 – ¥3,000 per person)
• This tour involves a lot of walking, so please wear comfortable shoes.
• If your child is too young to walk long distances, please bring a stroller for their comfort.
• If you plan to have a picnic inside the zoo, don’t forget to bring a picnic sheet, drinks, and food.
• Lunch time is from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. You are free to enjoy your lunch during this time, and I will meet you again one hour later.
• Please note that entrance tickets for you, your family, and the guide are not included in the tour price.
The zoo closes every Monday.
I can work on weekdays from 9.00 am - 3.00 pm.
On Sundays, I can work 09.00 am - 8.00 pm.
I am a Thai person living in Kumamoto, Japan.
This is my second year living in Kumamoto.
I really enjoy eating Japanese food.
I like going to restaurants that are popular among local Japanese people.
I can plan trips and take you to visit various places, and I can also take you to try local dishes from Kumamoto.
$175/ per group