Izu Shaboten Zoo
伊豆シャボテン動物公園
Izu Shaboten Zoo is a zoo and cactus garden at the foot of Mount Omuro in Ito. It has about 1,500 kinds of cacti and succulents and 150 animal species from around the world. The zoo stands on lava from a side volcano of Mount Omuro, and some exhibits show this geology. A popular sight is the capybara open-air bath.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
Example hours shown on the official site: 9:30–16:00, last admission 15:30. Hours change by season; check the site.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- About 1,500 kinds of cacti and succulents and 150 animal species.
- Part of the zoo is a geosite: the cactus greenhouse path and the capybara bath area show lava from the Iwamuro-yama volcano.
- Address: 1317-13 Futo, Ito City. Tel. 0557-51-1111.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- You may bring your own food; eat packed meals on the park's benches and take rubbish home or use the bins provided.
- The Japanese restaurant Hanamusubi serves special cactus soba and udon (hot or cold); no halal information is given.
- 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 Shizuoka and the verified places to pray nearby.
Prayer times in Shizuoka
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:35
- Sunrise06:11
- Dhuhr11:32
- Asr14:27
- Maghrib16:49
- Isha18:15
Times are calculated for Shizuoka City. Times may differ elsewhere in Shizuoka.
Places to pray near Izu Shaboten Zoo
Halal food near Izu Shaboten Zoo
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.
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Photo: nubobo, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): izushaboten.com, shaboten.co.jp