The bus to Zoorasia and the bus inside the zoo are separate services. Plan your station, return stop and cash for the in-park ride together.
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Who this guide is for: Rail-and-bus visitors planning long walks or bringing a stroller
Choose a station that fits your rail route and check its dated timetable. Treat the in-park bus as optional assistance and allow time for a full bus or delays.
Compare at a glance
| Option | Best fit | Check before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Station to zoo | Visitors planning their arrival | Exit, dated timetable and arrival stop |
| Inside the zoo | Visitors considering an optional in-park ride | Cash, folded stroller and waiting time |
| Return journey | Visitors checking their departure stop | Main-gate or north-gate departure |
Match the station with its exit
Zoo-bound buses take about 15 minutes from Tsurugamine or Mitsukyo north exits, or 18 minutes from Nakayama south exit. The direct Yokohama service takes about an hour and runs less frequently. These road-dependent estimates do not guarantee a connection.
Budget separately for the in-park bus
A single ride costs JPY 200 from junior-high age and JPY 100 for elementary pupils; younger children ride free. Payment is cash only. The published route runs directly between the main-gate elephant stop, ゾウさんのりば, and the north-gate stop.
Include waiting in your return plan
Fold strollers before boarding. A full bus may mean waiting for the next one, and congestion can cause delays. Only some station services extend to the north gate on weekends and holidays; confirm your actual return stop.
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Before you book
- Admission conditions and open day
- Station exit
- Station-bus timetable
- Cash for the in-park bus
- Return stop
Common questions
Is a transit card enough?
The in-park bus is cash only. Check payment rules separately with the operator of your station bus.
Are the giraffes in the photograph live animals?
They are entrance sculptures. The photograph dates from 2010 and does not show current bus boarding arrangements.
Sources and booking conditions
- www.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp — operator, destination or property information
- www.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp — operator, destination or property information
- www.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp — operator, destination or property information
- www.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp — operator, destination or property information
English edition published 2026-10-08. Source review date inherited from the original guide: 2026-10-08. Editorial recommendations are not firsthand reviews or live quotes. Check current prices, availability and conditions before purchase.