On November 7th and 8th, we will be holding "A Little Outing: Autumn Nights at the Nature and Culture Park"!
event
September 17, 2026
Inokashira Park Zoo will be extending its opening hours until 8 PM for two days only in November, as part of its "A Little Outing: Autumn Nights at the Park Zoo" event.
This year, in addition to guided animal tours unique to the nighttime, there will be plenty of events for everyone to enjoy at their leisure, including performances by guest artists and illuminated sculptures! Enjoy the extraordinary atmosphere of an autumn night.
basic information
basic information
Date
Saturday, November 7th and Sunday, November 8th, 2026
The park will extend its opening hours until 8 PM each day (last entry at 7 PM).
Information regarding admission and withdrawal from the nursery school.
You can enter and exit the zoo through any of the following gates: Main Gate, the Benten Gate, or the Nanai Gate of the aquatic life park.
The park is open from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with the final exit time being 8:00 PM.
*You can only move between the zoo and the aquatic animal park until 7 PM.
Scheduled closing time for viewing the main animals and exhibits.
Time | zoo | aquatic garden |
4:30 PM | Squirrel Trail |
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4:45 PM | Sports Land |
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5pm | Wild Boar, wild bird forest (excluding birds of prey), pheasant enclosure, Copper Pheasant bird enclosure, squirrel breeding facility, swing area | Waterside paths, birds (excluding the heron enclosure and Call Duck enclosure) |
7:30 PM | Capybara, porcupines, goats, sheep, badgers, museum, studio, Sculpture Museum A and B |
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7:45 PM | Elephant enclosure (panel display) | Aquatic Life House |
Restaurant and gift shop operations
Komorebi (the shop) will extend its operating hours and will be selling oden (Japanese stew) with novelty items featuring the event poster, as well as original stickers. A food truck selling hot drinks and snacks will also be open.
[Food & Gift Shop Komorebi (Plaza in Main Gate entrance of the zoo)]
Gift corner: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Food corner: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
* Hanako Cafe (near the elephant enclosure) will not be open during the extended hours.
[Food truck (plaza in front of Main Gate of the zoo)]
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
*Business hours may be changed or operations may be suspended due to weather conditions.
Special Program
Special Program
animal keeper Guide to Animals - Night Edition
Focusing on nocturnal animals, the zookeepers will talk about the unique behaviors of animals at night.
Details such as the start time and location will be announced at a later date.
Saturday, November 7th and Sunday, November 8th, 2026
17:00-19:00 (about 10 minutes each)
In front of each animal enclosure
Let's ask animal keeper.
Let's ask animal keeper about the unique observation points for animals at night.
Details such as the start time and location will be announced at a later date.
Saturday, November 7th and Sunday, November 8th, 2026
17:00-19:00 (about 30 minutes each)
In front of each animal enclosure
Sculpture Guide: "A Little Night at the Museum"
We will introduce the sculptures of Seibo Kitamura in an atmosphere different from that of daytime.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 18:45 (about 20 minutes)
Meet in front of the entrance to the Atelier Building in the Sculpture Garden at the main zoo.
Komorebi-mae Concert: "A Concert with a Gentle Autumn Breeze"
We will be holding an outdoor concert. Please enjoy uplifting music in the atmosphere of an autumn evening with a gentle breeze.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 18:00-19:30
Zoo (Main Zoo)
Further details will be announced later.
Part 1: Violin performance by Muthu Alata
Part 2: Performance by ICU Rince, the Irish music club of ICU (International Christian University)
[Muthu Alata's Profile]
She began playing the violin at the age of five. After graduating from Tokyo Conservatoire Shobi, she began her performing career. In 2003, she participated in a live tour in France as a support member of Pascal's. In 2007, she qualified to perform at the Inokashira Park Art Markets, and since then, she has been continuously performing in Inokashira Park. In 2022, she participated in the music production for the film "Reiraku" directed by Naoto Takenaka.
In recent years, he has also been working on musical expressions that are in harmony with the local community and nature, such as his consecutive solo appearances in 2023 and 2024 at Inokashira Park Zoo 's "Autumn Nights at the Park Zoo."
Currently, they perform in a variety of venues, including Inokashira Park, in front of the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, as well as Irish pubs, live music venues, cafes, and farms.
[ICU Rince Profile]
The group was formed around 2004 by students who had studied abroad in Ireland. Their activities center around performing traditional music, and they engage in various activities related to Irish culture, including performances on campus and participation in jam sessions at Irish pubs.
<About Irish music>
In Ireland, there is a tradition of customers gathering in pubs (public drinking establishments) and playing music together freely (known as a session). Almost all instruments play in a way that mirrors the same melody. It is common to play three short songs, each about a minute long, strung together as a set. In recent years, it has been used in video game music and background music in shops, and is gaining recognition worldwide.
Requests and Precautions for All Visitors
Requests and Precautions for All Visitors