Rakuju-en — Zoo in Ichibanchō
Rakuju-en and its collection
Rakuju-en, opened in 1890, is a zoo in 三島市, Japan.
The site received dual designation in 1954 as a National Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument, and was folded into the Izu Peninsula Geopark in 2012.
History
The ground, formerly called Kohamayama, held the Buddhist temple Aizen-in and the Sengen and Hirose shrines, none of which survive. Prince Komatsu Akihito bought the land in 1890 and turned it into a villa, with a Kyoto-style sukiya-zukuri house and large gardens.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include レッサーパンダ, カピバラ and アルパカ.
Exhibits
Its exhibits include どうぶつ広場, のりもの広場, 郷土資料館, 楽寿館 and 小浜池.
What the venue says
- 菊まつり
- you may find light vending options, comprehensive sit-down dining or extensive food stalls are generally not a major feature inside the park grounds.
Images of Rakuju-en
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Suikotei, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Suikotei, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Suikotei, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Suikotei, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Suikotei, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Suikotei, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Saigen Jiro, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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ハードマニアッカー, CC-BY-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Toby Oxborrow, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Toby Oxborrow, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Season | Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr – 31 Oct | Tuesday – Sunday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| 1 Nov – 31 Mar | Tuesday – Sunday | 09:00 | 16:30 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
休園日 毎週月曜日 ※月曜日が祝日・振替休日の場合は開園し、その直後の休日でない日が休園日となります。
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| General Admission (adult) | 300.00 JPY |
| Groups of 30 or more | 270.00 JPY |
Facilities
- Parking
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Rakuju-en at this time.
Location & map
一番町19-3三島市
Japan
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Rakuju-en.
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Red panda (レッサーパンダ) -
Capybara (カピバラ) -
Alpaca (アルパカ)
Exhibits
- small animal plaza