and the star of the zoo, the giraffe. Towering over everyone around the zoo, you can see them from a distance (Photo: Jeremy Yap)

Omoriyama Zoo Akita

Open air zoo for kids and adults alike

Jeremy Yap   - 1 min read

The Japanese are obviously fond of animals through the vast numbers of zoos scattered across the country, from Okinawa to Sapporo. Thus, what makes Omoriyama stand out from the rest is the huge expanse of space that the zoo occupies. It is like you´re walking in a park alongside the elegant flamingos and regal giraffes standing tall among the animal kingdom. What´s more, the animals themselves come from all parts of the world, from South America to Asia. What I especially like about the zoo is the amusement area, where there is a tower situated in the middle that educates kids and visitors alike about the characteristics of all the animals in the zoo. Furthermore, there is a slide at the top of the tower to ensure an exhilarating ride down and it also saves you the effort of walking all the way down.

Getting there

To reach Omoriyama zoo, it is a 30 minute drive from JR Akita Station or alternatively, you can take the Araya Line bus from the bus terminal outside of JR Akita Station which will bring you to the zoo in around 38 minutes.

Jeremy Yap

Jeremy Yap @jeremy.yap

Experiences, Experiences Experiences! or if you like, Experencia, Experencia, Experencia! The only thing I seek for while traveling is to gain experiences. Why? Well, travelling provides us with the platform to learn, and the more people you meet, the more you understand the underbelly of the cou...