African Safari
アフリカンサファリ
African Safari is Japan’s largest safari park, divided into the Fureai Zone and the Safari Zone.
With an admission ticket only, you can visit the Fureai Zone, and you must pay an extra fee for the Jungle Bus to see animals in the Safari Zone, such as lions, bears, and giraffes.
| Category | March 1 – October 31 | November 1 – end of February |
|---|---|---|
| Reception hours | 09:00 ~ 16:00 | 09:30 ~ 15:00 |
| Opening time | 09:30 | 10:00 |
| Closing time | 16:30 ※ Safari Zone entry until 16:00 | 15:30 ※ Safari Zone entry until 15:00 |
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Admission fee
- High school age and older: 2,600 yen
- Age 4 to junior high school: 1,500 yen
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Jungle Bus
- Age 4 and older: 1,500 yen
- No advance booking; reserve on site in order of arrival
- You can feed animals during the bus ride
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My Car Safari
- If you have a rental car, you can drive through the Safari Zone by paying only the admission fee
- No limit on the number of drive-throughs; keep windows fully closed at all times
- Child safety locks are required
- Animals may touch the car, so minor damage is possible
- Do not open windows or get out of the car. In case of a breakdown or emergency, sound the horn and staff will come
Getting There
You can take a local bus from Beppu Station to the Safari bus stop. The fare is 900 yen one way, 1,800 yen round trip. If you plan to ride buses beyond this route, the “My Beppu Free Pass (Wide)” 1-day ticket (1,800 yen) can be a better option.
- For details on the Free Pass, refer to “Beppu & Oita”
"African Safari Kippu" was a set ticket that included a 1-day Free Pass + admission ticket + Jungle Bus ticket, but sales ended on February 17, 2025, and it is not available now.
Harmonyland
ハーモニーランド
There are two Sanrio theme parks in Japan: Sanrio Puroland in the Tama area outside Tokyo, and Harmonyland in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu.
Puroland is an indoor theme park, while Harmonyland is an outdoor park with attractions such as roller coasters. The character shops also sell limited-edition items that are hard to find elsewhere.
You can spend the whole day with Hello Kitty and many other Sanrio characters, and the memories can stay with you long after your visit.
- Passport Ticket (admission): Adults 3,600 yen
- Afternoon Ticket (entry after 3:00 p.m.): 2,000 yen (night-opening days only)
- Youth discount ticket: 2,600 yen with a student ID
- Birthday discount: 2,600 yen with a passport on your birthday
- Other discount categories: age 65+, pregnant visitors, and visitors with disabilities
1) How to Buy Discount Tickets
Even adults can get 1,000 yen off by buying tickets in advance at a Sanrio character shop.
In Fukuoka, there are stores at Hakata Station, Canal City, and Tenjin. There are also stores in other areas that sell tickets, so it is best to check and buy in advance.
- Fukuoka store locations
- Nationwide store list
- Only stores marked as "In stock" can sell Harmonyland tickets
2) Getting There
If you travel from Fukuoka to Harmonyland, you can go by train or highway bus.
If you take a highway bus, go to Beppu Kitahama stop first, then transfer to a train at Beppu Station and get off at Yokoku Station or Kitsuki Station. After that, take Bus No. 3 or a taxi.
If you take the Limited Express Sonic, you can skip Beppu and get off directly at Kitsuki Station (杵築), then continue by bus.
- From Kitsuki Station, take Bus No. 3 timetable or a taxi (about 1,700 yen)
- You can store luggage at paid coin lockers at the Harmonyland entrance or at Information (500 yen)
- Luggage storage info
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