It is one of objects of the present disclosure to provide hexagonal plate-shaped zinc oxide particles which can be used suitably for a cosmetic, a filler, a resin composition, an infrared radiation reflective material, and a coating composition, and a method for producing the same. Hexagonal plate-shaped zinc oxide particles having a primary particle diameter of 1.1 µm or more and a D90/D10 of 3.0 or less in particle size distribution.