Nagano, Nagano / 茶臼山動物園
Chausuyama Zoo
A zoo using the natural slopes of Mt. Chausu, where 73 kinds of animals, including red pandas and the Japanese serow (a natural monument), live in 15 ha of grounds. There is a petting corner where you can touch small animals such as rabbits.
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
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- Getting there
- Train
- Admission
- Paid (see the price below)
- Closing days
- Has closing days (see below)
Before you go
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- Opening hours
9:30-16:30 March-November; 10:00-16:00 December-February.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Closed on Mondays December-February (the next day if a holiday) and December 29-31.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
High school and older 600 yen, elementary and junior high 100 yen.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
About 15 minutes by taxi from Shinonoi Station (JR / Shinano Railway).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Free (690 spaces in total).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
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Address: Nagano, Nagano (Japanese address: 長野県長野市篠ノ井有旅)
Official site: https://www.nagano-cvb.or.jp/modules/sightseeing/page/75
Location
Smaller pins are other spots nearby.
Nearby spots
- No photo yetChausuyama Dinosaur ParkNaganoLess than 1 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetKawanakajima Battlefield ParkNagano6 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetSanada Residence (Matsushiro)Nagano8 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetKagai Onsen IchiyokanNagano9 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetAlps View Plaza Yume no EkiNagano10 km away (straight line)
Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.
Crowds
- Crowd level
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- Best time to visit
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- Peak time
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- Busiest days
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- Busiest season
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- Latest traveler report
- None yet
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Verification log
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.nagano-cvb.or.jp/modules/sightseeing/page/75Hours, closing days, fees, access, parking, description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.