
Pets in Grow a Garden help you in many ways.
Some give your plants special powers like new looks, faster growth, or better value.
You can hatch pets from eggs or unlock items during events.
Every item has its own power, and some are very hard to get.
One of the more useful support pets is the Nihonzaru.
It was added during the Zen Event update and it’s not hard to get if you’re lucky.
In this post, you will learn all about the Nihonzaru pet in Grow a Garden, including its value, effect, chance, and use.
Nihonzaru Pet in Grow a Garden Wiki

Nihonzaru
How to Get: Zen Egg – 30 Chi
Hatch Chance: 31%
Estimated Value: ~10B Sheckles
Passive: Bathe Time: As long as you have a Hot Spring in your garden: bathes in it and boosts all other pet’s passives by a small amount.
Hunger: 8,000
Released: July 19, 2025
How to Get the Nihonzaru in Grow a Garden
You can get the Nihonzaru from the Zen Egg, which costs 30 Chi Points during the Zen Event.
It has a 31% hatch chance, making it a more common rare pet from this event.
Just buy, hatch, and hope.
What the Nihonzaru Does in Grow a Garden
The Nihonzaru is a rare pet that boosts the effects of other pets, but only if you have a Hot Spring in your garden.
When it bathes, it increases all other pets’ passive effects slightly, making it useful in pet-focused strategies.
Conclusion
Getting the Nihonzaru in Grow a Garden is easier than most Zen pets.
The best way is to hatch Zen Eggs and try your luck.
If you already use a Hot Spring, this pet becomes even better.
Its passive boost helps your whole garden work more efficiently, making it a smart pick during the Zen Event.
Additional Reading
Kappa Pet in Grow a Garden (How to Get and What It Does)
Koi Pet in Grow a Garden (How to Get and What It Does)
Shiba Inu Pet in Grow a Garden (Wiki, How to Get)
Brianna is based in Minnesota in the US at the moment, and has been writing since 2017. She is currently a 3rd Year med student at the time of writing this.