Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden Zoo
Zoo and botanical garden housing diverse species
Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden combines animal enclosures with themed plantings in Fukuoka city; families and school groups visit for local fauna, seasonal blooms and educational programs.
Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden at a Glance#
How to Get to Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden#
The zoo and botanical garden are accessible from Fukuoka city center by subway and bus. From Tenjin or Hakata, take the Kūkō (Airport) Line or local subway to Ōkurayama or use a city bus toward the zoo (check local schedules). Expect a 25-40 minute journey from central Fukuoka depending on route and transfers.
Tips for Visiting Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden#
- Visit early morning to see the botanical garden's greenhouse cool as dew and the zoo animals at their most active.
- If the Japanese stork or red-crowned cranes are the goal, check feeding times at the zoo entrance - keepers sometimes do short talks in Japanese.
- Combine the trip with a visit to nearby Ōhori Park if staying in Fukuoka city - it's an easy tram or bus ride away.
Best Time to Visit Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden#
Best mornings in spring or autumn to avoid humid summer crowds and see animals active.
Weather & Climate near Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden#
Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1686 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 3° | 70 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.1h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 74 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.9h |
| May | Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 147 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.8h |
| June | Good | 19° - 26° | 23° | 283 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.1 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.2h |
| July | Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 274 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.0h |
| August | Good | 24° - 31° | 32° | 181 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.2h |
| September | Very Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 188 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 14° - 23° | 18° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 58 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
