Mount Kinka Squirrel Village
Mount Kinka Squirrel Village is a zoo in Gifu, Gifu. Mount Kinka Squirrel Village is situated nearby to the peak Mt. Kinka, as well as near Gifu Castle.Photo: Tomomori, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Gifu Castle and Mt. Kinka.
Gifu Castle
Castle
Gifu Castle is a Japanese castle located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Along with Mount Kinka and the Nagara River, it is one of the main symbols of the city. Gifu Castle is situated 280 metres northeast of Mount Kinka Squirrel Village.
Mt. Kinka
Peak
Photo: Newgreen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Mt. Kinka, also known as Kinkazan, is located in the heart of the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and rises to a height of 329 m. Previously called Mt.
Gifu Park
Park
Gifu Park is a public park located at the base of Mount Kinka in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Inside the park, there are many attractions, including Gifu Castle, Mount Kinka, the Mt. Gifu Park is situated 630 metres northwest of Mount Kinka Squirrel Village.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ginan and Kasamatsu.
Ginan
Town
Photo: Monami, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ginan is a town located in Hashima District, Gifu, Japan. As of 1 December 2018, the town had an estimated population of 25,661 and a population density of 3200 persons per km2, in 10,633 households. The total area of the town was 7.91 square kilometres. Ginan is situated 4½ km south of Mount Kinka Squirrel Village.
Kasamatsu
Town
Photo: Monami, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kasamatsu is a town located in Hashima District, Gifu, Japan. As of 31 October 2018, the town had an estimated population of 22,273 and a population density of 2200 persons per km2, in 8944 households. The total area of the town was 10.30 square kilometres. Kasamatsu is situated 7 km south of Mount Kinka Squirrel Village.
Kitagata
Town
Photo: Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Kitagata is a town located in Motosu District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2018, the town had an estimated population of 18,410 and a population density of 3600 persons per km2, in 7,449 households. Kitagata is situated 9 km west of Mount Kinka Squirrel Village.
Mount Kinka Squirrel Village
- Type: Zoo
- Also known as: “Kinkazan Squirrel Village”
- Categories: building, tourism, retail building, and tourist attraction
- Location: Gifu, Gifu, Chubu, Japan, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.43207° or 35° 25′ 56″ northLongitude
136.77991° or 136° 46′ 48″ eastElevation
282 metres (925 feet)Inception
August 13th, 1965Levels
1Height
12 metres (40 feet)Open location code
8Q7RCQJH+RXOpenStreetMap ID
way 534195571OpenStreetMap feature
building=retailOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=zooWikidata ID
Q11647835
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In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“Mount Kinka Squirrel Village” goes by many names.
- French: “village des écureuils du mont Kinka”
- French: “Village des écureuils du mont Kinka”
- Japanese: “Kinkazan-risu-mura”
- Japanese: “きんかざんリスむら”
- Japanese: “金華山リス村”
- Spanish: “Aldea de Ardillas de Kinkazán”
Notable Places Nearby
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