The park grounds span approximately 40 hectares, making it one of the largest comprehensive recreational facilities in the Tokai region.
The onsite Toyohashi Museum of Natural History houses a significant collection of dinosaur skeletons, including life-sized models.
The amusement area features a classic Ferris wheel that offers views of the surrounding Aichi landscape.
Nonhoi Park is a popular site for viewing cherry blossoms during the spring, with designated groves throughout the park grounds.
Nonhoi Park, also known as the Toyohashi Comprehensive Animal Park, integrates an amusement park area, a zoo, and a natural history museum within a single facility. The amusement area specifically features a variety of mechanical rides, including a Ferris wheel and a go-kart track. This park is managed by the Toyohashi municipal government and serves as a primary recreational hub for the Aichi Prefecture region. The site layout connects the amusement rides directly to the central zoological exhibits. Visitors can access diverse topography ranging from flat ride zones to elevated viewing points of the park. It remains a fixture for local families, combining educational zoology with traditional theme park attractions.
The observation deck of the Ferris wheel provides a comprehensive aerial perspective of the park and the surrounding Toyohashi area.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the facility covers a large area and requires significant walking between the rides and the animal enclosures.
Bring a hat and sunscreen during summer months, as much of the amusement park area is exposed to direct sunlight.
Check the park map upon arrival to plan a route that minimizes backtracking between the amusement zone and the zoo.
Attempting to see every zoo enclosure and ride the entire amusement circuit in under three hours, which leads to rushing through exhibits.
Closed on Mondays, or on Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday; closed during the year-end and New Year holidays.
Maintain respectful noise levels near animal habitats; follow all ride safety instructions provided by operators.
