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Learn how to get Nihonzaru in Grow a Garden, what its passive does, and how to activate this rare pet’s ability with the Zen Hot Spring.
The Nihonzaru is a rare pet introduced in the Zen Update of Grow a Garden on July 19, 2025. Modeled after the Japanese macaque, this pet has a unique synergy-based ability that enhances your entire pet setup, but only when used with a specific item in your garden: the Hot Spring.
Also read: Grow a Garden Zen Event: All New Pets
How To Get Nihonzaru in Grow a Garden
You can hatch the Nihonzaru from the Zen Egg, which has a 31% drop rate for this pet. The Zen Egg is exclusive to the Zen Event and can be obtained in a few different ways:
Zen Egg Methods:
- Buy from the Zen Shop for 30 Chi (Chi is earned by submitting Tranquil plants).
- Purchase for 149 Robux in the Zen Shop.
- Random reward from turning in Tranquil fruits to the Zen Channeller.
- Event quest rewards or future Zen Pet trades may offer additional chances.
Also read: How To Earn Chi in Grow a Garden
What Does the Nihonzaru Do?
The Nihonzaru has a passive ability called Bathe Time. When you place a Hot Spring cosmetic in your garden, the Nihonzaru will bathe in it, granting a small boost (approx. 2.5%) to all other pets’ passive abilities. This makes it one of the few pets that directly enhances your entire lineup.
How To Get a Hot Spring:
- Buy from the Zen Shop for 30 Chi or 149 Robux.
- Occasionally found via Zen crafting or quests.
- Once placed in your garden, the Nihonzaru will automatically start using it.
TIP: The Hot Spring is cosmetic-only but required for the passive to activate. Without it, the Nihonzaru won’t boost your other pets.
Read more here: How To Get Hot Spring in Grow a Garden
Nihonzaru Pet Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Nihonzaru |
| Tier | Rare |
| Hatch Chance | 31% from Zen Egg |
| Passive | Bathe Time – Boosts all other pet passives by ~2.5% if Hot Spring is placed |
| Hunger | 8,000 |
| Appearance | Resembles a Japanese snow monkey (real-life Nihonzaru) |
| Added On | July 19, 2025 |
| Obtainable? | Yes |
Zen Egg Pet Drop Rates
| Pet Name | Drop Chance |
|---|---|
| Shiba Inu | 40% |
| Nihonzaru | 31% |
| Tanuki | 20.82% |
| Tanchozuru | 4.6% |
| Kappa | 3.5% |
| Kitsune | 0.08% |
Nihonzaru Mutations
These are the possible pet mutation variants for Nihonzaru, each with unique cosmetic changes:
- Shiny – 32.15%
- Inverted – 16.08%
- Windy / Frozen / Golden / Tiny / Mega – 6.43% each
- IronSkin / Radiant / Shocked / Rainbow – 3.22% each
- Ascended – 0.32%
The Nihonzaru is a must-have for players looking to min-max their garden setup. While it won’t dig up seeds or water plants directly, its Bathe Time passive makes it a core support pet, amplifying your entire pet team’s performance, as long as you set it up with the Hot Spring. If you’re already deep into the Zen Event or planning your ideal passive-boosted layout, this one’s a top priority.
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