What are the opening hours of Chopper Statue — Kumamoto City Zoo?

Outdoor statue, viewable any time

How do I get to Chopper Statue — Kumamoto City Zoo?

Tram to Dobutsuen-iriguchi (Zoological and Botanical Gardens) and walk ~5–10 minutes.

Kengun 5-14-2, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto (Kumamoto City, Japan).

Weekday mornings are the quietest for photos.

Statue & landmark

チョッパー像（熊本市動植物園）

Tony Tony Chopper waits at the main entrance of the Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens.

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Chopper sits in front of the zoo's main entrance — fitting for the crew's reindeer doctor. You can photograph the statue without buying a zoo ticket.

It's one of the five statues you can reach without a car, so it's an easy add-on to Luffy on day one.

What are the opening hours of Chopper Statue — Kumamoto City Zoo?: Outdoor statue, viewable any time
How do I get to Chopper Statue — Kumamoto City Zoo?: Tram to Dobutsuen-iriguchi (Zoological and Botanical Gardens) and walk ~5–10 minutes.
Where is Chopper Statue — Kumamoto City Zoo?: Kengun 5-14-2, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto (Kumamoto City, Japan).
Any tips for visiting Chopper Statue — Kumamoto City Zoo?: Weekday mornings are the quietest for photos.

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