Morioka Zoo (Iwate): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Morioka Zoo is a park in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 162 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 盛岡市動物公園 |
| Location | Morioka, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yamagishi Station – about 2.7 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 162 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 375 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 464 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1989 |
| Coordinates | 39.69696, 141.19000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://zoomo.co.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yamagishi Station, about 2.7 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 (盛岡市動物公園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Morioka Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Nakano Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Daiji-ji Temple (Morioka) – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Fukazawa Kōko Nonohana Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Morioka Museum of Letter – Museum, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.