Japan Info Swap Blog

For anyone who likes birds, plants and animals but isn’t into the whole dirty and bug-infested wilderness thing, there are a variety of places in Japan where you can take in “nature” without lathering up in DEET.

If you’re in Kobe, a great option is Kobe Animal Kingdom. It was created by Japanese botanist and collector Kamo Mototeru, who is known for having created several bird and flower theme parks.

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