How to enjoy Fuji Safari Park on a rainy day!

• Table of Contents
• What kind of facility is Fuji Safari Park?
• What do animals do when it rains?
• How to apply for admission
• What animals do on rainy days!
• There are plenty of other facilities to enjoy besides the Safari Zone
• access
• Admission reception hours and admission fees

What kind of facility is Fuji Safari Park?

This is one of Japan's largest safari parks, where approximately 800 animals from 60 different species, including lions, giraffes, and elephants, live freely in the vast natural environment at the foot of Mount Fuji. The park is divided into two areas: the Safari Zone and the Interaction Zone. You can tour the Safari Zone from your car or on a sightseeing bus, while you can tour the Interaction Zone on foot. Another popular attraction is the Walking Safari, where you can observe animals while walking through the forest course that runs along the perimeter of the Safari Zone!

What do animals do when it rains?

Many people probably think that when it rains, animals don't come out, or hide and you can't see them. Of course, there are some animals that don't like the rain, but surprisingly, many animals become more active when it rains. Bears, tigers, elephants, and rhinos are particularly active, and you may be able to observe behaviors that you wouldn't see on a sunny day!
Depending on the amount of rain, you may not be able to see the cheetahs or giraffes, and the horse riding corner in the petting zone may be canceled, but you can still see most of the animals even on rainy days.

In particular, the Safari Zone, which can be toured by car or bus, can be visited without getting wet even on rainy days. Also, you can tour the area in your own car as many times as you like within the admission reception hours, and you can observe the different habits and behaviors of the animals depending on the time of day, so we recommend focusing on the Safari Zone on rainy days.

How to enjoy a rainy day!

How to apply for admission

When you arrive at the entrance toll booth, you can go through admission check-in without leaving your car. If you register in advance with the ticket service "My SAFARI," you can purchase a discounted electronic admission ticket, making admission check-in a smoother process.

Discounted electronic admission tickets

The tour bus operates even on rainy days!

The popular "Super Jungle Bus" that travels around the park and the animal-shaped "Jungle Bus" operate even on rainy days.
The zebra-patterned "Super Jungle Bus" is covered in wire mesh not only on both sides but also on the ceiling, so rain can pour in!
Also, although the animal-shaped "Jungle Bus" has a ceiling, depending on how you get off, rain may still blow in. Umbrellas cannot be used on the bus, so we recommend wearing a raincoat or poncho if you are riding on a rainy day.
*Ponchos are sold at the information desk (200 yen each)

In the safari zone, you can tour around while listening to animal commentary from the driver/guide, and you can also have the exciting experience of feeding bears, lions, and camels!

What animals do on rainy days!

On sunny days in the Safari Zone, you can see animals relaxing and basking in the sun, but some animals become more active when it rains, so here are some examples.
During low temperatures or snowfall, some animals that do not tolerate the cold (such as cheetahs and giraffes) may not be able to be seen due to health management measures for the animals.

Black and brown bears enjoying the rain

American bear playing and climbing trees in the rain!

A brown bear playing in a rain pond!

Amur tigers are active even in the rain

An Amur tiger grooming itself and licking its face!

The Amur tiger looks very comfortable!

Asian elephants live in tropical rainforests

An Asian elephant looking happy with hay on its back!

Other herbivores that remain active even in the rain

A white rhino sharpens its horns on trees and rocks!

A white rhino lying down in a puddle and taking a mud bath!

The American bison is excited and running around!

Mouflon resting on a mossy rock

Lion licking his wet body!

A lion looking up at the sky with an expression that says, "I wish the rain would stop soon!"

An American bear rolling around in the snow!

There are plenty of other facilities to enjoy besides the Safari Zone

In the petting zone, the horse riding corner and interactions with small animals that don't like rain will be canceled, but there are also indoor facilities so you can enjoy yourself regardless of the weather.

Dog House

Dog House

Cat House

Cat House

Rabbit House

Rabbit House

Bakery

Bread making experience

access

◎By car

From Tokyo: Approx. 120 minutes from Tokyo via the Tomei Expressway. Nearest IC: 10 km from Susono IC, approx. 15 minutes. From Nagoya: Approx. 180 minutes from Nagoya via the Shin-Tomei Expressway, approx. 18 km from Shin-Fuji IC, approx. 30 minutes.
*If there is snow on the surrounding roads, you will need to use winter tires, tire chains, or other anti-skid devices for your car.

◎By train or bus

From Tokyo) Tokaido Shinkansen (Tokyo or Shinagawa Station ⇒ Mishima Station: approx. 50 minutes) ⇒ Local bus (Mishima Station ⇒ Fuji Safari Park: approx. 50 minutes) Odakyu Romancecar (Shinjuku Station ⇒ JR Gotemba Station: approx. 100 minutes) ⇒ Local bus (Gotemba Station ⇒ Fuji Safari Park: approx. 35 minutes) From Nagoya) Tokaido Shinkansen (Nagoya Station ⇒ Mishima Station: approx. 110 minutes) ⇒ Local bus (Mishima Station ⇒ Fuji Safari Park: approx. 50 minutes)

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Admission reception hours and admission fees

Admission reception hours

9:00-16:30 (March 11th-October 31st)
9:00-15:30 (November 1st to November 30th)
10:00-15:30 (December 1st - March 10th)

Admission fee

The admission fee is as follows, and includes a tour of the Safari Zone by car and the Interaction Zone on foot. If you transfer to the tour bus within the park, a separate bus tour fee will be charged.

◎ 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 * Parking is free

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