Kakegawa Kachoen: A Paradise for Bird Lovers!

If you want to interact with birds, this is the place to be! Kakegawa Kachoen, located in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a large all-weather greenhouse facility where approximately 100–130 species and 600–1,000 birds roam freely. It's a charming spot where colorful flowers bloom year-round. Regardless of rainy days or seasons, you can enjoy a temperature-controlled space and get up close with penguins, parrots, owls, and even rare birds like shoebills and secretary birds. 🕊 Highlights • Interactive Experiences: Feed parrots and penguins directly from your hand, and take commemorative photos with them perched on your arm. • Bird Shows: Held three times a day (e.g., 10:30, 13:00, 15:00), featuring low-altitude flights by owls, Harris hawks, and secretary birds. Each show has different content, so watching multiple times is recommended. • Scenic Flowers: Seasonal blooms like impatiens, water lilies, and begonias hanging from the ceiling create perfect photo spots. • Diverse Areas: Penguin pool, owl exhibits, emu ranch, shoebill forest, and water lily pool offer plenty to explore. 📍 Address & Access 1517 Nishi-Sato, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 436-0024 • By car: About 5 minutes (0.9 km) from Tomei Expressway "Kakegawa IC" • By train: About 800 m walk from JR Kakegawa Station South Exit / 3–5 minutes by taxi / 10 minutes by bus 🕘 Hours & Holidays • Weekdays: 9:00–16:30 (last admission at 16:00) • Weekends and holidays: 9:00–16:30 (last admission at 16:00) • Closed: Twice a year (2nd and 4th Thursdays, except during busy seasons) 💰 Admission Fees • Adults (junior high school students and above): ¥1,800 • Elementary school students: ¥900 • Seniors (60–65 years and above): ¥1,500 • Infants: Free (discounts available for persons with disabilities) 🚌 Facilities & Services • Free parking: About 400 regular cars, 10 large buses, 5 spaces for disabled visitors • Barrier-free (no steps, wheelchair- and stroller-friendly toilets available) • Coin lockers (large ¥400 / small ¥200) • Nursing room, first aid room, and free wheelchair rental available ⏳ Recommended Stay Duration • 1–2 hours for main attractions • 3–4 hours to enjoy interactive experiences and bird shows • Half a day for a relaxed plan including meals and souvenirs 🎒 Tips for Clothing & Items • Wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty for bird interaction experiences. • Morning visits are recommended! Birds are more active, and photos turn out great.