Fuji Safari ParkJapan's largest safari park where you can observe wild animals living up close in a vivid environment.
This is Japan's largest safari park, spread out wide at the foot of Mount Fuji. Wild animals from all over the world live here in a natural habitat.
1. Safari Zone Experience
- Various Ways to Travel: You can explore the zone using your own car, a park bus, or a wire-meshed Jungle Bus. Enjoy a thrilling experience on board as wild beasts approach right in front of your eyes.
- Wild Beasts Up Close: You can observe vividly as fearsome animals like lions, tigers, and bears roam freely through the fields.
2. Interaction Zone (Animal Petting Experience)
- Interacting with Cute Animals: You can directly meet gentle animals such as kangaroos, capybaras, and red pandas. It is highly popular among families with young children because you can feed or touch them.
3. Tour Program Types and Comparison
There are various ways to view the Safari Zone at Fuji Safari Park. The features and fees for each program are listed in the table below.
| Tour Name | Key Features & Experience Details | Fee (Per Person) | Age Limit & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Car Safari | Drive through the Safari Zone inside your own personal vehicle. You can view animals freely. | Free (Included in admission) | Tire restrictions apply depending on winter road conditions |
| Jungle Bus | The most popular standard course. Both sides are made of wire mesh. Observe animals vividly while directly feeding bears, lions, and camels. | 1,500 JPY (Ages 3 and older) | No age limit (Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian) |
| Super Jungle Bus | A special bus with a wire mesh structure extending all the way up to the ceiling. You can feel the overwhelming excitement of bears and lions approaching right above your head. | 2,100 JPY | Elementary school students and older |
| Navigation Car | A zebra-striped SUV equipped with a touchscreen tablet. Drive yourself along unpaved roads. It includes a herbivore feeding experience. | 6,500 JPY (Per Vehicle) | Driver must hold a standard automobile driver's license |
| Cheetah Run Plus | A special limited tour where you enjoy the basic Jungle Bus tour and then watch cheetahs—the fastest animals on land—sprinting right before your eyes. | 2,100 JPY (Ages 3 and older) | Subject to change depending on weather and animal conditions |
| Walking Safari | Walk along a lush nature trail (approx. 2.5 km) on the outskirts of the Safari Zone. It is a walking experience course to observe and feed various animals like lions and giraffes. | 600 JPY (Ages 4 and older) | Free admission for children aged 3 and under |
| Adventure Tour | A program to explore the Walking Safari course with detailed explanations from a professional guide. You can feed lions or giraffes while listening to deeper information. | 2,500 JPY (Ages 4 and older) | Children aged 3 and under must be closely accompanied by an adult guardian |
4. Important Notices for Visitors
1) Ticket Purchase & Pass Information
- Admission Fee Separate: Tour fees do not include park admission. Therefore, you must purchase an admission ticket separately.
- On-site & Advance Booking: Tour tickets are generally sold on-site at the information counter on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of travel. However, a limited quantity can be reserved in advance through the official website. Please note that tickets sell out early on weekends and public holidays.
5. Visitor Information
- Hours & Holidays: Check the Fuji Safari Park Calendar
- Admission: Adults: 3,200 JPY / Children (Age 4 to Junior High Students): 2,000 JPY / Ages 3 and under: Free
Bus Timetable from Mishima Station South Exit Bus Timetable from Fuji Safari Park
If you complete a free membership registration on the official website, you can receive a 500 JPY discount per adult when purchasing admission tickets. In addition, the same discount applies to other boarding tickets, such as the Jungle Bus, if reserved and purchased in advance.
GrinpaA nature-friendly theme park perfect for children to play and have fun amidst the beautiful scenery of Mount Fuji.
This is a nature-friendly theme park located at the 2nd station of Mount Fuji (approx. 1,200 meters above sea level). It is a great place for the whole family to spend time together in wide-open nature.
1. Rides and Themed Areas
- Attractions: Hands-on play facilities and various rides are prepared so that children can move around and stay active.
- Sylvanian Families Village: The houses of the cute doll toy brand Sylvanian Families are recreated in actual life size. It is perfect for capturing beautiful photos while feeling as if you stepped inside a cartoon world.
2. Seasonal Activities
- Spring & Summer: Beautiful flowers bloom fully across the wide fields, showcasing stunning scenery with Mount Fuji as a backdrop.
- Autumn & Winter: During winter, the snow sledding slopes and ice skating rinks open. Even travelers from regions where snow is rare can fully enjoy exciting winter play.
3. Visitor Information
- Hours & Holidays: The exact hours and closing days for each date can be checked in advance on the Grinpa Calendar.
- Admission
- General Admission: The fee required simply to enter the theme park. Adults (Junior High Students and older) pay 1,100 JPY on weekdays and 1,300 JPY on weekends. Children from age 3 to elementary school students pay 700 JPY, and toddlers under age 3 can enter for free. Riding attractions requires extra individual fees.
- One-Day Free Pass: A free-pass ticket that allows unlimited use of both admission and rides for one day. It costs 3,500 JPY for adults (Junior High Students and older), 2,500 JPY for children from age 3 to elementary school students, and is free for toddlers under age 3.
- Weekend & Holiday Surcharges: The rates listed above are based on weekdays. On weekends and public holidays, prices are 200 JPY higher. Especially during Japan's major holiday seasons (Golden Week, Obon, New Year holidays, etc.), prices become 400 JPY higher than weekdays, so please be careful.
Bus Timetable from Mishima Station South Exit Bus Timetable from Grinpa
You can receive a 300 JPY discount per adult when purchasing the One-Day Free Pass on the Official Website.
Kakegawa KachoenAn indoor botanical park where you can touch and interact with numerous birds and colorful flowers blooming all year round.
This is a theme park based on the concept of 'birds and flowers.' It is a large greenhouse park where you can meet beautiful flowers and diverse birds all year round, regardless of the weather.
1. Paradise of Colorful Flowers and Birds
- Flowers Decorating the Sky: Strolling under the countless flowers blooming fully across the ceiling is a perfect way to capture wonderful photos.
- Interacting with Free-Roaming Birds: Birds that are normally rare to see—such as parrots, flamingos, and shoebills—fly around without cages. Placing food on your palm makes it possible to experience a special interaction as the birds fly directly over to perch on your hand.
2. High-Energy Bird Shows
- Bird Talent Show: A flight performance takes place at designated times every day, where birds of prey like hawks and owls fly thrillingly close over the heads of the audience. You can admire a vivid show unfolding right before your eyes, making it highly popular among family travelers.
3. Visitor Information
- Hours: 09:00 - 16:00 (Last entry at 16:00). On special opening days, the park opens at 08:00 or 08:30.
- Closed: Closed 2 to 3 times a month on Thursdays. Check the calendar below for precise dates.
- Admission: Adults: 1,800 JPY / Elementary Students: 900 JPY / Toddlers: Free
4. How to Get There
- About a 10-minute walk or bus ride from Kakegawa Station. Taking a taxi costs around the base fare.