Yumemigasaki Zoological Park

Overview

Yumemigasaki Zoological Park is a municipal zoo in the Minami-Kase area of Saiwai Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa. Set in green surroundings atop a hill, it is a free-admission park that locals visit casually as a relaxing retreat. Its appeal lies in a walkable scale where you can meet small animals and birds while still being in the middle of the city.

Highlights

• ●A free-admission municipal zoo you can drop into easily
• ●The green, leafy grounds spread across the Minami-Kase hill
• ●An approachable scale for meeting small animals and birds within the city
• ●Easy strolling as a hillside park that works with its terrain

History

The zoo opened on November 22, 1972, laid out across the hilly terrain of Saiwai Ward in Kawasaki. Part of its grounds stretches from Minami-Kase 1-chome into Kita-Kase 1-chome, and the park has long made use of this landscape to serve local residents. Since opening it has functioned as a neighborhood park where people can encounter familiar animals up close.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head up to the Minami-Kase hill in Saiwai Ward and enjoy the uphill walk
2. 2Take your time observing the animals in the free-admission park
3. 3Wander the leafy paths and take in the hilltop air
4. 4Afterward explore the surrounding streets for a taste of everyday Kawasaki

Did you know?

💡 Kanagawa also has the separate Yokohama Kanazawa Zoo, but Yumemigasaki is a distinct municipal facility belonging to Saiwai Ward in Kawasaki. Its free admission is one reason it has been cherished by locals for so long.

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