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Morning at Tobe Zoo with Noodles

Beat the crowds and the heat by starting your day at the zoo when it opens, then enjoying a quiet bowl of noodles nearby.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Tobe Zoo

    Enter Tobe Zoo at opening. Arriving at 09:00 ensures you get in before the midday rush and have the best light for viewing the animals, particularly Peace the polar bear, in the spacious grounds.

  2. 11:00

    Hyougetsu

    Walk 3 minutes to Hyougetsu for lunch. This noodles restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 to 20:00, making it the perfect spot for a late morning meal after your zoo visit.

  3. 11:30

    杖ノ淵公園

    Take a 60-minute walk to Nakagochi Park. This park is located NNE from the zoo area, offering a peaceful green space to stretch your legs and enjoy the afternoon air.

Local tip

Check the zoo's opening hours for the day of your visit, as it is closed on December 29 and January 1. Hyougetsu is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Check before you go

  • Tobe Zoo is closed Dec 29-Jan 1.
  • Hyougetsu is closed Sun and Mon.
  • Walking to Nakagochi Park takes about 60 minutes.

Worth knowing

  • Hyougetsu is open at 11:00 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Matsuyama (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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