Nagano City Jōyama Zoo (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Nagano City Jōyama Zoo is a park in Uematsu, Nagano Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 179 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 長野市城山動物園 |
| Location | Uematsu, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Zenkōjishita Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 179 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 204 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 288 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1961 |
| Coordinates | 36.66519, 138.19403 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.johyama.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Zenkōjishita 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 (長野市城山動物園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shinano-shōkonsha – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Jōyama Park – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Takeminakatatomi-no-Mikoto Hikokamiwake Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Nagano Prefectural Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Zenkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.