Festivals & local eventsFestivals & local eventsDec 5 (Sat) – Dec 19 (Sat)
Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe Backyard Tour (December)
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Sakuragicho
Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe HouseJapanese title: 野毛山動物園 キリン「バックヤードツアー」（12月）
- Dates
- Dec 5 (Sat) – Dec 19 (Sat)
- Hours
- 14:00–14:30
- Price
- 500 yen (elementary and up), preschoolers free (lottery, apply Nov 7–21)
- Where
- Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe House (Sakuragicho Sta.)
Check the official page (Japanese)
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Good to know
Open until14:30from 14:00
ClosedDec 6 (Sun), Dec 7 (Mon), Dec 8 (Tue)+10 more days
Price500 yen (elementary and up), preschooler
With kidsFamily-friendly
Visit the normally closed backyard of the giraffe house and learn about giraffes and their care with a quiz. Dec 5 and 19, 14:00–14:30, 20 people each; lottery applications Nov 7 9:30 – Nov 21 16:30.
- Dates
- Dec 5 (Sat) – Dec 19 (Sat)
- Time
- 14:00–14:30
- Price
- 500 yen (elementary and up), preschoolers free (lottery, apply Nov 7–21)
- Kids
- Family-friendly (age not specified)
- Venue
- Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe House
- Nearest station
- Sakuragicho Sta.
Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.
Dec 5 (Sat), also nearby
Still open after this closes (around 14:30)
After this · until 17:3065th Kanagawa Women Artists Association Exhibition (Yokohama Civic Art Gallery)Sakuragicho · 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot from here · 10:00–17:30
After this · until 17:00Special Exhibition "Introduction! Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History - The Collection We Preserve"Bashamichi · 0.9 km, about 14 min on foot from here · 09:30–17:00
Pop-ups · FreeYokohama Minato Mirai Winter Holiday 2026: Dragon Quest x Final FantasyMinatomirai · 0.9 km, about 15 min on foot from here · 11:00–19:00
Art exhibitionsFirst Art Play: Paint Course (Yokohama Museum of Art)Minatomirai · 1.1 km, about 17 min on foot from here · 10:15–11:45
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Distance from major stations
- From Hinodecho
- 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot
- From Sakuragicho
- 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot
- From Isezakichojamachi
- 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot
- From Bashamichi
- 1.0 km, about 15 min on foot
Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.
Other events nearby
- Giraffe Backyard Tour at Nogeyama Zoo (December)Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe House (Sakuragicho Sta.) · 0.1 km, about 2 min on foot from here · Dec 5 (Sat) – Dec 19 (Sat)
- 65th Kanagawa Women Artists Association Exhibition (Yokohama Civic Art Gallery)Yokohama Civic Art Gallery (Sakuragicho Sta.) · 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot from here · Dec 2 (Wed) – Dec 7 (Mon)
- 63rd High School Calligraphy Exhibition (Yokohama Civic Art Gallery)Yokohama Civic Art Gallery (Sakuragicho Sta.) · 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot from here · Dec 9 (Wed) – Dec 13 (Sun)
- Christmas Dinner with Minato Mirai Night Views (New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium)New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium, 3F 'THE sea' (Sakuragicho Sta.) · 0.6 km, about 9 min on foot from here · Dec 1 (Tue) – Dec 25 (Fri)
- THE YOKOHAMA ILLUMINATION 2026 Digital Stamp Rally & Photo ContestCentral Yokohama waterfront (48 spots) (Sakuragicho Sta.) · 0.6 km, about 9 min on foot from here · Nov 1 (Sun) – Jan 31 (Sun)
- Yokohama Citizens' Hall Concert (Yokohama City Hall Atrium, December)Yokohama City Hall 1F Atrium (Bashamichi Sta.) · 0.7 km, about 12 min on foot from here · Dec 14 (Mon) – Dec 18 (Fri)
Places near here that were on Japanese TV
- CRAFT.Featured on Hirunandesu! (Oct 9, 2026) · about 14 min walk from the venueMapEpisode notes (Japanese page)
Shops and inns featured on Japanese TV within 1 km of the venue (walking times are estimates). Check hours and closing days with the shop. Not affiliated with the shows or broadcasters.
Food and cafes nearby
Search places around the venue on Google Maps.
FAQ
- When is Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe Backyard Tour (December)?
- Dec 5 (Sat) – Dec 19 (Sat)
- What are the opening hours of Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe Backyard Tour (December)?
- 14:00–14:30 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
- How much does Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe Backyard Tour (December) cost?
- 500 yen (elementary and up), preschoolers free (lottery, apply Nov 7–21)
- Where is Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe Backyard Tour (December) and what is the nearest station?
- It is held at Nogeyama Zoo Giraffe House. The nearest station is Sakuragicho Sta..
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The photo shows the venue or its surroundings, not the event itself.
Checked against the official page on November 11, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.