Festivals & local events

Yokohama Kanazawa Zoo: 40th Anniversary of the Koalas and Eastern Grey Kangaroos

Japanese title: 横浜市立金沢動物園コアラ・オオカンガルー来園40周年イベント

Yokohama Kanazawa Zoo (Kanazawa-bunko Sta.)

Various programs during the period to mark 40 years since koalas and eastern grey kangaroos arrived at the zoo. 9:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00). Closed Mondays (next day if a holiday).

Dates: Oct 13 (Tue) – Dec 27 (Sun)
Time: 09:30–16:30
Price: Adults ¥500, high school ¥300, elementary & junior high ¥200, under school age free (high school and under free on Saturdays)
Venue: Yokohama Kanazawa Zoo
Nearest station: Kanazawa-bunko Sta.
Venue (JA): 横浜市立金沢動物園

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Distance from major stations

From Kanazawa-bunko: 1.3 km, about 20 min on foot
From Kanazawa-hakkei: 1.7 km, about 15 min by train
From Negishi: 9.7 km, about 35 min by train
From Bandobashi: 10.7 km, about 35 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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Checked against the official page on October 22, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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