Kobe Animal Kingdom

神戸どうぶつ王国

Kobe Animal Kingdom is a large all-weather animal park in Kobe, next to a Port Liner station. Its theme is people, animals and flowers living together. Because it is an all-weather facility, it can be enjoyed on rainy days too. Visitors can see many animals from a surprisingly close distance.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Open 10:00–17:00 (sometimes until 18:00, for example during Obon in mid-August).
Closed: Closed on Thursdays, but open on public holidays, Golden Week and in summer vacation.
Admission: Adults (junior high school and older): 2,200 yen; elementary school students: 1,200 yen.
Getting there: A very short walk from Keisan Kagaku Center (Kobe Animal Kingdom, Fugaku Mae) Station on the Port Liner.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Discounts are available for people with disabilities and for groups.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The park is an all-weather facility with an indoor tropical park, so it works on rainy days; it also has a restaurant and cafe surrounded by plants.
Aquariums and zoos take a few hours to see. Plan a prayer time in your visit and check the map for quiet spaces.
Snack stands may sell sausages and other pork products. Check the ingredients or bring your own snacks where allowed.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Hyogo and the verified places to pray nearby.