How to enjoy Fuji Safari Park! For first-time visitors

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◆What kind of facility is Fuji Safari Park? This is one of Japan's largest safari parks, where about 900 animals from 60 different species, including lions, giraffes, and elephants, live freely in the vast natural surroundings at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The park is divided into two areas, the Safari ...

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Located at an altitude of 850m, this is one of the largest safari parks in Japan. In the vast natural surroundings at the foot of Mt. Fuji, about 900 animals from 60 species, including lions, Amur tigers, and giraffes, live freely. The park is divided into a "Safari Zone" and a "Interaction Zone," where you can take your time to observe the animals and enjoy interacting with them in a natural environment.

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◆When you arrive at Fuji Safari Park

When you arrive at the entrance toll gate, you can check in while remaining in your car. If you are coming by bus, please check in at the "Information Desk" near the bus stop. The admission fee is as follows, and includes a tour of the Safari Zone by car and the "Interaction Zone" on foot. *Parking is free.

◆Adults (high school students and above): 3,200 yen ◆Children (ages 4 to junior high school students): 2,000 yen ◆Seniors (ages 65 and above): 2,500 yen

◆Safari Zone

In the Safari Zone, there are lions, cheetahs, zebras, white rhinos, etc. Approximately 300 animals from 20 different species are kept free to roam, and you can view the zoo either by car or on the tour buses (Jungle Bus and Super Jungle Bus).

Visit the Surf Zone by car

One lap is about 4.5 km long and takes about 50 minutes to drive around in your own car (rental cars are also available). You can drive around the zoo as many times as you like during opening hours, so try observing the different expressions and behaviors of the animals depending on the time of day.

Jungle Bus

You will travel around the Safari Zone in a windowless wire mesh bus. Along the way, you can feed the bears and lions. The only thing blocking your view is the wire mesh! You can even hear the animals breathing.

Jungle Bus : Fee: 1,500 yen/person (charges apply for ages 3 and up)
*The tour takes about 50 minutes. *The driver's animal commentary will be in Japanese.


Super Jungle Bus

This special bus has wire mesh on both sides and even on the ceiling. The bears and lions climb onto the ceiling, allowing you to get a good look at the animals from an angle you normally can't see.

Super Jungle Bus : Fare: 2,100 yen/person (children under 6 years old cannot board)
*The tour takes about 60 minutes. *The driver's animal commentary will be in Japanese.


◆Interaction Zone

The interaction zone is divided into two areas: the "Interaction Ranch" and the "Animal Village." In addition to being able to interact with and feed kangaroos and capybaras, there are also events such as horse riding and the safari derby.
*Time required is 60 to 90 minutes

Fureai Ranch

This area allows you to interact with and feed animals such as kangaroos and capybaras, as well as enjoy a pony riding experience.
*Some animals may not be viewable depending on the weather.

Animal Village

This area allows you to observe animals while taking a stroll through the forest, ranging from large animals such as leopards, hippos, and African wild dogs to small animals such as squirrel monkeys, ring-tailed lemurs, and guinea pigs.

◆Walking Safari

The attraction of this zoo is that you can get a good look at the animals from about 10 observation points while walking around the 2.5 km forest course that runs along the outer fence of the Safari Zone. You can also experience feeding the animals, such as lions, while feeling the nature that changes with the seasons.
* Walking Safari : Fee: 600 yen/person (charges apply for children aged 4 and over)
* Duration: 90 to 120 minutes * Period: Mid-March to November (closed in winter)


Observation Point (Lion Rock)

At the observation point in the lion zone, you can observe the animals through a wire fence, about 60cm away. You're so close you can even hear their roars and breathing.

Observation point (Giraffe Terrace)

An observation point where you can view the herbivorous zone from a 3m high terrace. You can leisurely observe animals such as zebras, camels, and giraffes.

◆ Admission reception hours and access

Admission reception hours

9:00-16:30 (March 11th - October 31st)
10:00-15:30 (November-March 10th)

access

◎ By car (Tokyo direction) Approximately 10 km from Susono IC on the Tomei Expressway
From Nagoya: Approximately 20km from Shin-Fuji IC on the Shin-Tomei Expressway

◎ By train or bus: Approximately 50 minutes by local bus from Mishima Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen line. Approximately 35 minutes by local bus from Gotemba Station on the JR Gotemba line.

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Fuji Safari Park

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Located at an altitude of 850m, this is one of the largest safari parks in Japan. In the vast natural surroundings at the foot of Mt. Fuji, about 900 animals from 60 species, including lions, Amur tigers, and giraffes, live freely. The park is divided into a "Safari Zone" and a "Interaction Zone," where you can take your time to observe the animals and enjoy interacting with them in a natural environment.

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