The Japanese are obviously fond of animals through the vast numbers of zoos scattered across the country, from Okinawa to Sapporo. Thus, what makes Omoriyama stand out from the rest is the huge expanse of space that the zoo occupies. It is like you´re walking in a park alongside the elegant flamingos and regal giraffes standing tall among the animal kingdom. What´s more, the animals themselves come from all parts of the world, from South America to Asia. What I especially like about the zoo is the amusement area, where there is a tower situated in the middle that educates kids and visitors alike about the characteristics of all the animals in the zoo. Furthermore, there is a slide at the top of the tower to ensure an exhilarating ride down and it also saves you the effort of walking all the way down.
Getting there
To reach Omoriyama zoo, it is a 30 minute drive from JR Akita Station or alternatively, you can take the Araya Line bus from the bus terminal outside of JR Akita Station which will bring you to the zoo in around 38 minutes.
