Yagiyama Zoological Park Fujisaki no Mori | Review by 一個漸漸喜歡上慢旅的人

Yagiyama Zoological Park Fujisaki no Mori

One of the largest zoos in the Tohoku region, where visitors can get up close and personal with some of the most ferocious animals.

5 Oct 2026 See More

During my trip to Sendai, I made special plans for the activity I was looking forward to most: visiting Yagiyama Zoological Park to see the super-cute red pandas. It's easy to reach from downtown by subway or bus, so getting there is very convenient.

The zoo is located on a small hillside, and on the day I visited, I was lucky enough to run into a group of elementary school students on a field trip. Their sweet, innocent appearance instantly melted my heart. But what I was most excited about, of course, was seeing the red pandas in the outdoor area. It was a chilly autumn day, so I bought a hot coffee and relaxed on a bench, watching them nimbly climb trees up close and look unbelievably adorable. My heart just melted. The entire zoo has a comfortable, soothing atmosphere, making it a perfect place that you'll be reluctant to leave.

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