Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Hiroshima Station)
Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park is a park in Asakita-ku, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 12 km in a straight line from Hiroshima Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Hiroshima.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 広島市安佐動物公園 |
| Location | Asakita-ku, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kamiyasu Station – about 2.5 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 12 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 212 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 281 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.49786, 132.44069 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.asazoo.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kamiyasu Station, about 2.5 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 (広島市安佐動物公園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tanakayama Shrine (Asaminami-ku) – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Hiroshima City Transportation Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Mount Abu – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Unaki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Mount Takeda – Mountain, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.