Kobe Oji Zoo: Location & Nearest Station (26 km from Osaka Station)
Kobe Oji Zoo is a park in Ōji-chō, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 26 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 神戸市立王子動物園 |
| Location | Ōji-chō, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōji-kōen Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 26 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 58 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 160 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1951 |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.71000, 135.21444 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.kobe-ojizoo.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōji-kōen Station, about 0.3 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 (神戸市立王子動物園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kobe City Museum of Literature – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hyōgo Prefectural Museum of Art Ōji Branch Haradanomori Gallery – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Yokoo Tadanori Museum of Contemporary Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Myōhon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Shōtoku-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.