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Okinawa Kodomonokuni

📍 5-7-1 Goya, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Okinawa
Category
Zoo & Aquarium
Duration
2-3 hours
Address
5-7-1 Goya, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan
Coordinates
26.3277, 127.8035

Introduction

Okinawa Kodomo no Kuni in Goya, Okinawa City, combines a zoo, a hands-on museum and amusement rides, keeping about 150 species as Japan's southernmost zoo. Visitors meet wildlife of the Ryukyu Arc, explore the Wonder Museum's science, art and philosophy exhibits, and on weekends enjoy the Night Zoo with its water-screen show.

✨ Highlights

1
Southernmost zoo
About 150 species and 1,000 animals.
2
Under-15s free
A family-friendly admission policy.
3
Wonder Museum
Hands-on science, art and philosophy exhibits.
4
Night Zoo
Open to 21:00 on weekends with water-screen shows.
5
Ryukyu wildlife
Crested eagles and Ryukyu flying foxes.
6
Splash and rides
A splash park and amusement rides.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location:5-7-1 Goya, Okinawa City, Okinawa
→Time needed:About 3 hours

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday9:30-17:30
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9:30-17:30
Thursday9:30-17:30
Friday9:30-17:30
Saturday9:30-21:00
Sunday9:30-21:00

Holidays to 21:00

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultJPY 1,000
StudentJPY 500
Free AdmissionUnder 15 free

Transportation

Bus

Bus 23/27/31 from Naha to Nakanomachi

Note

15-min walk to the gate

💡 Tips

• Weekdays 9:30-17:30; weekends and holidays 9:30-21:00.
• Closed Tuesdays (moved to Wednesday if a holiday).
• JPY 1,000 for ages 16+; under 15 enter free.
• Students with ID pay JPY 500.
• Bus 23/27/31 from Naha Bus Terminal to Nakanomachi, then 15 min on foot.
• By car: 20-30 min from Okinawa-minami IC; about 700 free spaces.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Okinawa Kodomonokuni?

Monday: 9:30-17:30; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 9:30-17:30; Thursday: 9:30-17:30; Friday: 9:30-17:30; Saturday: 9:30-21:00; Sunday: 9:30-21:00; Holidays to 21:00

How much is the admission for Okinawa Kodomonokuni?

Adult: JPY 1,000; Student: JPY 500; Free Admission: Under 15 free

Any practical tips for visiting Okinawa Kodomonokuni?

Weekdays 9:30-17:30; weekends and holidays 9:30-21:00. Closed Tuesdays (moved to Wednesday if a holiday).

How long should I spend at Okinawa Kodomonokuni?

A typical visit takes 2-3 hours.

How do I get to Okinawa Kodomonokuni?

Bus: Bus 23/27/31 from Naha to Nakanomachi

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