Saitama Children's Zoo: Day Trip from Tokyo (50 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Saitama Children's Zoo is a park in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama Prefecture, about 50 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 埼玉県こども動物自然公園 |
| Location | Higashimatsuyama, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takasaka Station – about 2.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 50 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 243 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 285 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Coordinates | 35.99806, 139.37389 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.parks.or.jp/sczoo/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Takasaka Station, about 2.2 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 (埼玉県こども動物自然公園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Daito Bunka University Beatrix Potter Reference Library – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Peace Museum of Saitama – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Mount Monomi – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Shōbō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Takasaka Yakata – Castle, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.