The Countryside of Kyoto
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Feel the changing seasons in Kyoto's pristine scenery
The Countryside of Kyoto

A rice field inside an aquarium?!
With nature as the stage
Experience the connections between animals
In the "The Countryside of Kyoto" area, which recreates the scenery of Kyoto's rural countryside, rice is grown according to the changing seasons, and Kyoto vegetables such as Kujo leek and Shogoin daikon are cultivated.
The outdoor area is rich in nature and is perfect for a stroll on a nice day, making it easy to forget you're in the city.

Experience the connection between animals, people, and nature
When the water level rises and the rice fields are flooded, fish swim up the waterway into the rice fields and lay eggs. Come and experience the connection between humans and animals.
Also pay attention to this
In the "The Countryside of Kyoto" area, you can encounter a variety of animals throughout the seasons. You can find frogs and tadpoles in the rice paddies, dragonflies in autumn, and fish such as Golden venus chub in the waterways.
You can meet in this area
Living animals
Common carp, black carp, minnow, etc.
The exhibits may change depending on the condition of the animals.










