The park houses one of the world's few captive shoebill storks that can be viewed at close range.
The greenhouses utilize a high-tech environmental control system to maintain specific humidity and temperature levels for rare tropical plants.
The hanging begonia collection consists of thousands of pots suspended from ceiling tracks that can be lowered for maintenance.
The park serves as a research site for the behavior of tropical waterfowl.
There are no standard bird cages; birds are trained to live freely within the enclosures alongside human visitors.
The park features a dedicated 'Water Lily' pool house that mimics a natural wetland environment.
Some bird species are trained to interact with visitors during scheduled enrichment sessions.
Kakegawa Kachoen is a themed park in Shizuoka, Japan, dedicated to the intimate interaction between humans, birds, and blooming flora. The facility operates primarily within massive, climate-controlled greenhouses, allowing for year-round displays of tropical flowers and free-flying bird species. Visitors can feed toucans, owls, and penguins in specialized, open-air enclosures. The park emphasizes a 'barrier-free' design, removing cages to facilitate direct proximity to the animals. Rare species, including the shoebill stork, are showcased in designated zones. Floral exhibits focus heavily on hanging begonias and water lilies maintained in temperature-regulated zones. Daily flight demonstrations feature trained birds of prey and parrots. The architecture integrates ponds and lotus displays into the bird-viewing areas. It functions as a conservation and education center for various avian species.
Inside the main greenhouse under the massive displays of hanging fuchsia and begonias.
Purchase bird feed at the entrance to ensure you have treats available for the free-roaming birds.
Wear light-colored clothing that you do not mind getting bird droppings on, as the birds often land on visitors.
Check the daily event schedule immediately upon entry to catch the live bird flight demonstrations.
Avoid wearing loose accessories like long necklaces or dangly earrings, as birds may peck at or get tangled in them.
Generally closed on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month; check official calendar for public holiday variations.
Do not touch the birds unless specifically instructed by staff; follow posted signs regarding which species are friendly to human contact.
