Events during Tokyo Cultural Heritage Week

In conjunction with Tokyo Cultural Heritage Week (October 24th (Sat) - November 3rd (Tue/Holiday), 2026), we will be holding events introducing the cultural properties of each park, including animals designated as natural monuments. Why not spend a day in autumn strolling through the park and reflecting on the value and preservation of cultural properties?

Please note that the registered name and the name used within each park may differ. The names in parentheses in the tables in each park's article are the names displayed within the park.
*Depending on the animal's health condition, viewing may not be possible.

"Cultural assets"
Under the Cultural Properties Protection Act, cultural properties are classified into six categories: "Tangible Cultural Properties (buildings, crafts, etc.)", "Intangible Cultural Properties (theater, music, etc.)", "Folk Cultural Properties (customs, traditions, folk performing arts, etc.)", "Monuments (archaeological sites, scenic spots, flora and fauna, etc.)", "Cultural Landscapes (landscapes formed by the lives of local people, etc.)", and "Traditional Building Groups (traditional buildings that form a historical landscape, etc.)".

"Important Cultural Property"
These are tangible cultural properties that have been designated by the government as "important."

"Natural Monument"
Among the plants and animals designated as "monuments," those designated as "important" by the national government, prefectural governments, etc.

"Special Natural Monument"
These are "natural monuments" that have been designated by the government as "particularly important."

Tokyo Sea Life Park

During Tokyo Cultural Heritage Week, we will be distributing "explanatory cards" about animals designated as natural monuments. Please stop by!