It takes about 40 minutes to get to the Kumamoto Zoo from the city center by public transport. You can take bus number 4 to Kumamoto Zoo. Alternatively, take the tram to Doubutsueniriguchi, then walk for about 10 minutes to reach the zoo. The Chopper statue is on the left, near the entrance to the zoo.
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Tony Tony Chopper
20 of 23 in attractions in Kumamoto
Tony Tony Chopper (チョッパー像), the doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates, is a reindeer who transformed into part human after eating a devil fruit. His statue is the smallest of the One Piece figures and can be found in front of the Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens. This location holds special significance, as the zoo was severely damaged during the 2016 earthquakes.
The zoo was closed for over a year while repairs took place, and many of the animals had to be relocated. Chopper’s statue now stands as a symbol of the zoo’s recovery and his role in caring for the animals. Visiting the statue not only allows fans to pay homage to the beloved character but also to see the resilience of Kumamoto in the face of adversity.
Hours and Fees
Tony Tony Chopper Statue
- Opening hours
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Always open
- Entrance fee
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Free
Limited Edition
- Tony Tony Limited Edition figure
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You can buy the limited-edition Tony Tony Chopper figure at the Zoo ticket office for ¥2,200 (tax included). Each location only sells the figure of the character shown there, so you can’t buy all the figures in one place. To collect them all, you’ll need to visit each location separately.
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English
Kumamoto Revival Project
The official website of the event
Japanese
Kumamoto Revival Project
The official website of the event
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