Chiba Zoological Park: Day Trip from Tokyo (33 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Chiba Zoological Park is a park in Minamotochō, Chiba Prefecture, about 33 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 千葉市動物公園 |
| Location | Minamotochō, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Dōbutsukōen Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 33 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 299 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 299 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1985 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.64444, 140.12550 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.chiba.jp/zoo/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Dōbutsukōen Station, about 0.2 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (千葉市動物公園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chiba Central Sports Center – Park, less than 1 km away
- Komagata kannon-dō Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Raikō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Sōin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Chiba Park – Park, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.