Nonhoi Park Night ZOO, Attracting 130,000 Visitors in 2025, Returns This Year with Unlimited Rides at the Amusement Park

Experience animals in a whole new light under the night sky, plus enjoy unlimited rides at the amusement park!

Tobu Zoo (Nonhoi Park) will host its popular nighttime event, 'Night ZOO,' featuring a night zoo, night museum, night jungle, and a starlit gourmet market with numerous food trucks.

The event will run from Saturday, July 18, 2026, to Sunday, September 27, 2026, on weekends, holidays, and during the Obon period.

Avoiding the scorching daytime heat, the night zoo offers a uniquely relaxing outdoor experience.

Create unforgettable summer memories—don’t miss the Nonhoi Park Night ZOO!

7 Highlights of the Nonhoi Park Night ZOO

Spanning approximately 40 hectares—equivalent to about eight Tokyo Domes—Nonhoi Park is expansive.

Here are seven must-see highlights of the Night ZOO:

[Highlight 1] See animals in a whole new light—'Night Zoo'

The stars of Night ZOO are, of course, the animals!

Witness tigers peering from the bushes, giraffes gracefully walking in the dark, and servals lurking in the shadows—behaviors only visible at night.

Additionally, observe nocturnal animals in their most active state—a unique privilege available only during Night ZOO.

During the 'Nighttime Feeding Session,' you can also watch keepers feed certain animals (check the official website for the schedule: https://www.nonhoi.jp/nightzoo2026/).

During 'Keeper Guided Tours,' keepers will reveal secrets about animals' nighttime behaviors known only to them.

Discover the hidden side of animals through fun and informative keeper commentary!

[Highlight 2] An endless thrill—'Natural History Museum Night Museum'

See fossil silhouettes emerge in the night museum—only possible during this event.

Explore the fantastical world of light and shadow with your own flashlight!

〇 Location: Natural History Museum

〇 Last entry: 8:30 PM

〇 Fee: ¥100 for elementary school students and above (free for preschoolers)

※ During Night ZOO, special exhibitions such as 'Gyoggyotto Sakanastar Exhibition' (until Sunday, September 6) and 'Pokémon Observatory' (from Monday, September 21) will also be held (separate admission fees apply).

[Highlight 3] The botanical garden transforms! 'Botanical Garden Night Jungle' enveloped in music and light

The vast greenhouse of the botanical garden features unique, entertaining displays in each zone!

The botanical garden, known for its cascading waterfalls, banana trees, and colorful, rare plants, undergoes a dramatic transformation for Night ZOO, becoming a mysterious jungle bathed in music and light.

〇 Location: Botanical Garden Greenhouse

〇 Last entry: 8:30 PM

〇 Fee: Free

[Highlight 4] Get your own original lantern—'Night ZOO Explorer Kit'

Enhance your Night ZOO experience with the 'Night ZOO Explorer Kit.'

For ¥400, receive an original lantern and limited-edition stickers. Only 500 sets available per day—get yours as soon as you enter the park!

Create your own gentle light source and explore Nonhoi Park at night!

〇 Pickup locations: Central Gate, East Gate

〇 Pickup time: Until 7:30 PM

〇 Capacity: 500 per day

〇 Fee: ¥400

[Highlight 5] Unlimited rides on 9 attractions! 'Amusement Park Area'

Enjoy 9 fun rides—from kids' coasters to a Ferris wheel—completely free during Night ZOO! Normally, adult admission is ¥1,000 and ¥500 for junior high school students and below, making this a fantastic deal.

Don’t miss the thrilling 'Nonhoi Coaster,' speeding through the darkness, or the Ferris wheel offering a 360-degree view of nighttime Toyohashi.

〇 Location: Amusement Park

[Highlight 6] Weekly rotating menus! 'Starlight Gourmet Market' with food trucks galore

Delicious food from numerous food trucks will gather for this gourmet feast.

From festival classics to weekly rotating food fairs, there’s something new every visit.

Guaranteed to satisfy both your stomach and soul—perfect for all ages!

〇 Location: Along the Kanal

[Highlight 7] 'Nonhoi Railway Night Run' and 'Street Performances' also featured

Enjoy last year’s highly popular mini-train, the 'Nonhoi Railway Night Run,' glowing with sparkling lights, and be amazed by acrobatic street performers!

This limited-time, special night zoo is sure to become a cherished summer memory.

Don’t miss it—come and experience it for yourself!

Nonhoi Park Night ZOO Details

◆ Dates: Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and Obon period (August 10–14) between July 18 and September 27, 2026

◆ Opening hours: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

※ Daytime closing time on Night ZOO days is 4:00 PM.

◆ Admission: ¥1,600 for adults / ¥800 for elementary and junior high students (Advance tickets: ¥1,400 for adults / ¥700 for students)

※ Advance tickets available at: Park gates, Toyohashi Station Building Calmia, and Seven-Eleven stores (Toyohashi and Tahara areas, excluding some locations)

※ Event canceled in case of rain. Announcement by noon on the day via official website (https://www.nonhoi.jp/).

※ 'Honokuni Kodomo Passport' and season passes cannot be used.

Back by popular demand! Second collaboration with Hotel Ascia Toyohashi: 'Nonhoi Park Room 2026'

Launched in 2025 with the vision of 'providing families with the ultimate summer vacation where fun continues even after visiting Nonhoi Park,' the 'Nonhoi Park Room' is a collaboration between Nonhoi Park and JR Tokai Hotels' Hotel Ascia Toyohashi.

Located in Toyohashi City, Nonhoi Park is easily accessible by public transportation, including the Shinkansen, from Tokyo, Osaka, and across Japan.

Due to high demand from families nationwide last year, the 2026 collaboration returns with an upgraded accommodation package.

Learning continues after play! Features of the Nonhoi Park Room 2026

The collaboration room includes:

・Animal-themed wall panels, plush toys, and encyclopedias

・Art boards introducing animals by zookeepers

・Glow-in-the-dark footprints and dinosaur fossils

・Touch-and-enjoy fossil box with commentary by museum curators

・Hotel-wide exploration stamp rally

These educational elements and Night ZOO-inspired designs allow guests to continue enjoying Nonhoi Park even within their hotel room.

[Nonhoi Park Room 2026 Stay Period]

Saturday, July 18, 2026 – Wednesday, September 30, 2026

For booking details and room information, please contact Hotel Ascia Toyohashi.

〈Contact Information〉

〇 For inquiries about Nonhoi Park Night ZOO

Comprehensive Zoological and Botanical Park, Zoological Garden

Address: 1-238 Ōana, Ōiwa-chō, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture 441-3147

Phone: 0532-41-2186

〇 For inquiries about Nonhoi Park Room

Hotel Ascia Toyohashi

Phone: 0532-55-1111