Enjoy nature at Fuji Safari Park! A relaxing animal observation course for families and couples
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Fuji Safari Park in Shizuoka is one of the largest zoos in Japan, located at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The Safari Zone, where lions, tigers, elephants and other animals roam free, can be toured by car or the park bus, but if you want to take your time observing the animals, we recommend the Walking Safari. You can also experience feeding the animals.
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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 800 animals from 60 species, including lions, Amur tigers, and giraffes, live freely. The park is divided into a "Safari Zone" and a "Placement Zone," where you can take your time to observe the animals and enjoy interacting with them in a natural environment.
- Table of Contents
- What kind of facility is Fuji Safari Park?
- What is a walking safari?
- Walking Safari Details
- Recommended observation point 1 (Lion Rock)
- Recommended observation point 2 (Giraffe Terrace)
- Important Notices
What kind of facility is Fuji Safari Park?
This is one of Japan's largest safari parks, where about 800 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 Zone and the Interaction Zone. You can tour the Safari Zone by car or sightseeing bus, while you can tour the Interaction Zone on foot. Another popular activity is the Walking Safari, where you can observe animals while walking along the forest course that runs along the perimeter of the Safari Zone!
For those visiting Fuji Safari Park for the first time
What is a walking safari?
You can walk around the 2.5km forest course that runs along the outer fence of the Safari Zone, which can be traveled around by car or park bus, and carefully observe the animals from about 10 points.
The walking trail is unpaved and marked off with posts and ropes, so you won't get lost. The trail is also filled with nature, where you can hear the calls of wild birds and see seasonal flowers and trees.
You can easily enjoy the feeling of hiking, but since the trails are mostly unpaved, we recommend wearing sneakers! Please note that strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed.
*Shoes are available for rental (100 yen) and socks are available for sale (200 yen)
The reception area is a triangular roof building on the left side about 100m from the entrance toll booth. Once you have completed the reception as a family or group, you can head into the course! You can explore at your own pace.
At one of the observation points, the Lion Terrace, you can see lions in action or resting on rocks or tree branches.
Walking Safari Details
◆Event period
Every day from mid-March to November 30th
◆Reception location: Walking Safari Entrance (100m to the left of the entrance toll booth)
◆ Reception hours
9:15-15:30 (mid-March to October 31st)
10:15-14:30 (November 1st to November 30th)
◆Participation fee
600 yen/person *Free admission for children under 3 years old
◆ Age Target
Ages 4 and up (children aged 3 and under may also participate)
◆ Course and time required
Approximately 1 lap, 2.5 km, 90 minutes to 120 minutes
Find out more about walking safaris here
Recommended observation point 1 (Lion Rock)
At the very end of the underground passage in the Lion Zone, there is a double wire fence! This point is called "Lion Rock", and not only can you observe the animals up close, but you can also experience feeding them.
Attach meat to the end of a stick and give it to the lion. You're about 60 centimeters away from the animal, so close you can even hear its breathing and roaring.
*Lion feeding experience: 200 yen per experience
Recommended observation point 2 (Giraffe Terrace)
When you see a wooden building in the Herbivore Zone, go up the stairs. This is called the "Giraffe Terrace," and you can leisurely view herbivores such as giraffes, zebras, and blackbucks from eye level with the giraffes.
Although the event is held on limited days and times, you can experience feeding giraffes at "Giraffe Terrace"! You can observe giraffes skillfully using their long tongues to eat leaves right before your eyes.
* Giraffe feeding experience: 200 yen per experience
Important Notices
・Because the trail is unpaved and passes through the forest, strollers and wheelchairs cannot be used on the trail.
・Sandals and shoes with heels are not suitable.
・Shoes are available for rental (100 yen) and socks are available for sale (200 yen).
・There are no toilets along the course. Please be sure to use them before using them.
・Due to weather conditions or the health of the animals, some animals may not be available to see or tours may be canceled without notice.
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 800 animals from 60 species, including lions, Amur tigers, and giraffes, live freely. The park is divided into a "Safari Zone" and a "Placement Zone," where you can take your time to observe the animals and enjoy interacting with them in a natural environment.
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