Kyoto City Zoo: Location & Nearest Station (4 km from Kyoto Station)
Kyoto City Zoo is a park in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 4 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 京都市動物園 |
| Location | Sakyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Keage Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 4 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 101 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1903 |
| Coordinates | 35.01285, 135.78601 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www5.city.kyoto.jp/zoo/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Keage Station, about 0.7 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 (京都市動物園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Murin-an – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Lake Biwa Canal Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Mangan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Okazaki Park – Park, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.