What are the opening hours of Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe Backyard Tour (December)?

14:00–14:30 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe Backyard Tour (December) cost?

500 yen (elementary and up), preschoolers free (lottery, apply Nov 7–21)

Where is Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe Backyard Tour (December) and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe House. The nearest station is Sakuragicho Sta..

Festivals & local eventsDec 5 (Sat) – Dec 19 (Sat)

Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe Backyard Tour (December)

Sakuragicho

Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe House

Japanese title: 野毛山動物園キリン「バックヤードツアー」（12月）

Dates: Dec 5 (Sat) – Dec 19 (Sat)
Hours: 14:00–14:30
Price: 500 yen (elementary and up), preschoolers free (lottery, apply Nov 7–21)
Where: Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe House (Sakuragicho Sta.)

Check the official page (Japanese)

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Good to know

Open until14:30from 14:00

ClosedDec 6 (Sun), Dec 7 (Mon), Dec 8 (Tue)+10 more days

Price500 yen (elementary and up), preschooler

With kidsFamily-friendly

Visit the normally closed backyard of the giraffe house and learn about giraffes and their care with a quiz. Dec 5 and 19, 14:00–14:30, 20 people each; lottery applications Nov 7 9:30 – Nov 21 16:30.

Dates: Dec 5 (Sat) – Dec 19 (Sat)
Time: 14:00–14:30
Price: 500 yen (elementary and up), preschoolers free (lottery, apply Nov 7–21)
Kids: Family-friendly (age not specified)
Venue: Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe House
Nearest station: Sakuragicho Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

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Dec 5 (Sat), also nearby

Still open after this closes (around 14:30)

After this · until 17:00Special Exhibition "Introduction! Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History - The Collection We Preserve"Bashamichi · 0.9 km, about 14 min on foot from here · 09:30–17:00

After this · until 19:00Yokohama Minato Mirai Winter Holiday 2026: Dragon Quest x Final FantasyMinatomirai · 0.9 km, about 15 min on foot from here · 11:00–19:00

Art exhibitionsFirst Art Play: Paint Course (Yokohama Museum of Art)Minatomirai · 1.1 km, about 17 min on foot from here · 10:15–11:45

Food eventsStollen Parfait (OMO7 Yokohama "Legacy Christmas")Kannai · 1.2 km, about 19 min on foot from here · 15:00–22:00

Distance from major stations

From Hinodecho: 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot
From Sakuragicho: 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot
From Isezakichojamachi: 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot
From Bashamichi: 1.0 km, about 15 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

Giraffe Backyard Tour at Nogeyama Zoo (December)Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe House (Sakuragicho Sta.) · 0.1 km, about 2 min on foot from here · Dec 5 (Sat) – Dec 19 (Sat)
65th Kanagawa Women Artists Association Exhibition (Yokohama Civic Art Gallery)Yokohama Civic Art Gallery (Sakuragicho Sta.) · 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot from here · Dec 2 (Wed) – Dec 7 (Mon)
63rd High School Calligraphy Exhibition (Yokohama Civic Art Gallery)Yokohama Civic Art Gallery (Sakuragicho Sta.) · 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot from here · Dec 9 (Wed) – Dec 13 (Sun)
Yokohama Citizens' Hall Concert (Yokohama City Hall Atrium, December)Yokohama City Hall 1F Atrium (Bashamichi Sta.) · 0.7 km, about 12 min on foot from here · Dec 14 (Mon) – Dec 18 (Fri)
Isezaki Light 2026-2027 (Isezaki Mall illumination)Isezaki Mall 1st & 2nd Street (Kannai Sta.) · 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot from here · Nov 15 (Sun) – Feb 28 (Sun)
Special Exhibition "Introduction! Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History - The Collection We Preserve"Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History (Bashamichi Sta.) · 0.9 km, about 14 min on foot from here · Oct 17 (Sat) – Dec 13 (Sun)

Places near here that were on Japanese TV

CRAFT.Featured on Hirunandesu! (Oct 9, 2026) · about 14 min walk from the venueMap Episode notes (Japanese page)

Shops and inns featured on Japanese TV within 1 km of the venue (walking times are estimates). Check hours and closing days with the shop. Not affiliated with the shows or broadcasters.

Food and cafes nearby

Restaurants Cafes Halal food Dog-friendly cafes

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Tours and tickets nearby

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FAQ

When is Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe Backyard Tour (December)?: Dec 5 (Sat) – Dec 19 (Sat)
What are the opening hours of Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe Backyard Tour (December)?: 14:00–14:30 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe Backyard Tour (December) cost?: 500 yen (elementary and up), preschoolers free (lottery, apply Nov 7–21)
Where is Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe Backyard Tour (December) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe House. The nearest station is Sakuragicho Sta..

Where to next

Nearby, within the next week

Festivals & local events · FreeYokohama Architecture Plaza 2026 (Yokohama City Hall Atrium)Bashamichi · 0.8 km · Nov 7 (Sat)

Festivals & local eventsNippon Maru Full Sail Display (Nov 3 & 15)Minatomirai · 0.9 km · Nov 3 (Tue, holiday)

Festivals & local eventsYokohama Skills Festival 2026 (Yokohama Skills and Culture Hall)Isezakichojamachi · 1.1 km · Nov 1 (Sun)

Festivals & local eventsUltra Multiverse Earth Defense Operation in Yokohama Red Brick WarehouseNihon-odori · 1.6 km · Jun 5 (Fri) – Nov 30 (Mon)

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Checked against the official page on October 31, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

We list events we could confirm on the official page or official Instagram of the venue or organiser. Details can change, tickets sell out and venues close, so check the official page before you go. Distances are straight-line and travel times are rough estimates. Photos show the venue or its surroundings, not the event itself. Titles and descriptions are our own translations from Japanese. This site contains affiliate links (ads).