From January 27th, the area around Five-storied Pagoda will be closed to traffic and animal exhibits will be suspended. (Note: Exhibits of Ezo Sika Deer and Japanese Serow will resume.)
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Updated on February 9, 2026
Updated March 21, 2026:
Construction is complete.
Updated February 9, 2026:
Since some of the construction work has been completed, we will be reopening the exhibits of Ezo Sika Deer and Japanese Serow.
Due to renovation work on the garden paths, the paths around Five-storied Pagoda pagoda will be closed to traffic all day from Tuesday, January 27, 2026 until around mid-March.
Construction schedule
January 27, 2026 (Tue) - Around mid-March 2026 (tentative)
Animals whose exhibits will be taken off display
Ezo Sika Deer
Japanese Serow
After the construction is complete, a portion of the pathway around Five-storied Pagoda pagoda will be closed to traffic.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our visitors, and we appreciate your understanding.
(January 26, 2026)
(February 9, 2026: Regarding the reopening of the exhibits for Ezo Sika Deer and Japanese Serow)

