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Izu Shaboten Zoo

Also written: 伊豆シャボテン動物公園 · 伊豆仙人掌动物公园

Known for its outdoor hot-spring baths for capybaras, Izu Shaboten Zoo is popular for close animal encounters and its distinctive cactus-filled gardens and scenery.

Shizuoka Chubu Townscape & Scenery

About this place

Izu Shaboten Zoo in Shizuoka – Known for its outdoor hot-spring baths for capybaras, Izu Shaboten Zoo is popular for close animal encounters and its distinctive cactus-filled gardens and scenery. In Tokyo/Kanto, big chains and independents coexist, price from ¥100 to luxury. Seasonal twist: cherry blossoms, summer matsuri, winter illum, pedestrian paradise on weekends. 2h walk yields shopping + rest. Etiquette: keep to side for photos, don't block registers, use cashless to speed. Access: Yamanote, metro, 5-min walk from nearest station, Suica tap.