Over deze locatie: Higashiyama Dierentuin
De Higashiyama-dierentuin, geopend in 1937 in Nagoya, verwierf landelijke faam via de westelijke laaglandgorilla «Shabani» die «te knap» werd genoemd. Natuurlijk verlichte verblijven en ruime tentoonstellingen lenen zich voor wildlife-fotografie. Combineer met de Higashiyama Botanische Tuin.
Kenmerken
- Western lowland gorilla «Shabani» — became globally famous in 2015 as «the world's most handsome gorilla»; shoot through the glass
- Koala House — eight koalas, eucalyptus feed, with the most active hours in the late afternoon
- Asian Elephant Zone and Natural Zoo — open enclosures showing herd behavior; weekday mornings are most active
- Higashiyama Botanical Garden — about 5,000 cultivated species, one of Japan's largest, with cherry blossoms, dogwood, and hydrangeas across the seasons
- Higashiyama Sky Tower (134 m) — overlooks the Nagoya cityscape and the gardens; renowned for sunset and night views
