In the city, there is also the amazing Higashiyama Zoo that is located in the territory of the namesake park and also includes a large botanical garden. The zoo is distinguished by a very beautiful decor. There are spacious aviaries with giraffes, kangaroos and monkeys, several artificial ponds where hippos lives, a lot of amazing fountains and recreation areas shrouded in greenery. After getting acquainted with inhabitants of the zoo, you should definitely walk along the wonderful botanical garden. It is also a home for rare types of insects.
Nagoya will certainly impress fans of outdoor activities, as the choice of magnificent parks here is really great. The Tokugawa Garden with convenient pathways is incredibly beautiful. Besides age-old trees and enchanting waterfalls, here you can find several lovely restaurants of the national cuisine where you can have a pleasant time and recover after an eventful day. The Tsuruma Park is distinguished by quite a lively atmosphere. Different cultural events are often held in the park and a lot of local residents choose this place for having a picnic. The main feature of the Hisaya Odori park is a diversity of unusual sculptures that create an amazing and mysterious atmosphere in the park with the nature magnificence.
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