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Fuji Safari Park

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There are multiple ways to explore the park's safari zone: by your own car, by a rental car, by bus or on foot. No additional fee is charged if you drive through the safari zone with your own car . On average, it takes visitors about an hour to complete the course, but the road through the park is broad enough to allow each car to proceed at its personally preferred pace.

Bus tours take about an hour and employ large, caged buses designed to look like the different animals found around the park. During the tour, participants are allowed to feed bears, lions and camels with pieces of vegetables, fruits and meat through the caged windows of the bus. The tours cost an additional 1500 yen per person including food and may sell out on busy days.

Available for rent at the park are 4WD vehicles painted in a striped zebra pattern and equipped with a navigation system to lead you on a self guided tour through the safari zone. The rental fee is 6500 yen, and the vehicles seat up to seven passengers. Along the way you can feed the park's large herbivores, such as camels and gazelles, through the vehicle's caged windows. A valid driving license recognized by Japan is required for renting these vehicles.

Another great way to explore the park is on foot along a 2.5 kilometer nature trail that leads around the safari zone. The trail is open from late March to November and takes about two hours to complete including stops at the various observation decks and blinds along the way where you can look out at the animals in their habitats.

At some of the points along the trail you can purchase food, such as leaves, pellets and raw chicken to feed to the animals. The walking safari costs an additional 600 yen per person and is only for visitors aged four and above. The price for food varies from 100 to 500 yen.

Besides the Safari Zone, the Fuji Safari Park also maintains a regular zoo zone where visitors can see a variety of animals such as red pandas, meerkats, leopards, hippopotamuses and ring-tailed lemurs. It is possible to feed several of the animals (at a small additional cost) or enter their cages, including kangaroos, capybara and squirrel monkeys.

Paid activities include horse cart rides, pony rides and pictures taking with baby animals (if available). There are also cat, dog and rabbit houses and a guinea pig area where visitors can spend time holding and playing with the different animals. The activities vary in price, but typically cost around 500 yen. The safari park also offers multiple restaurants and a well stocked souvenir shop.

Getting there and around

The Fuji Safari Park is located on the southern slopes of Mount Fuji and is connected to nearby train stations by bus . The most frequent route connects the park to/from Gotemba Station every two hours (35 minutes, 780 yen one way). Buses to/from Mishima and Fuji stations are less frequent.

Alternatively, a rental car is recommended to simplify access and use of the safari park. Rental outlets are available around most major railway stations in the area, including Mishima and Gotemba stations.

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Fuji Safari Park 富士サファリパーク

Fuji Safari Park is a drive-through and walking zoo in Japan. It features a self-drive option with your own car (admission fee only), a Jungle Bus tour with close encounters and feeding opportunities (extra fee), or a GPS-equipped Safari Navigation Car (extra fee) to see animals up close. The park is divided into zones for different species such as bear, lion, tiger, etc. and herbivore zones. The walking safari (closed in winter) allows you to explore some parts of the park on foot and feed the animals. There are also friendly animal areas with pandas, red kangaroos, capybaras, and contact zones where children can ride ponies. Small pets like cats, dogs and rabbits can be petted in petting houses.

Opening Hours

10:00 - 15:30

Adult: 3200¥

Children: (4 y.o - junior high school): 2000¥

2255-27 Suyama, Susono, Shizuoka

Getting There

3 minutes walk from Fuji Safari Park (富士サファリパーク)
Official Website (English)
Official Website (Japanese)

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Fuji Safari Park - Encounter Animals Up Close At Mt. Fuji's Base

Fuji Safari Park is a spacious, interactive zoo where animals roam free, located near Mt. Fuji. You can observe and interact with animals directly with Japan's most symbolic mountain in the background. Visit this safari park with family and friends for an unforgettable day of fun and learning.

Meet Animals at Fuji Safari Park

“What's a fun sightseeing spot that's also educational?”

While a museum might come to mind, don’t forget about zoos!

For a zoo that combines entertainment and learning, we recommend visiting Fuji Safari Park: a safari-style zoo in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Opened in 1980, Fuji Safari Park spans 74 square meters in area. The exhibit area has two zones: the Safari and Fureai (Petting Zoo) Zone. The park also has multiple restaurants and a souvenir shop.

Here, you can encounter animals up close with Mt. Fuji in the background. We introduce what you can see and do at the park, along with the ever-changing seasonal scenery of Mt. Fuji.

Click here for Fuji Safari Park’s official website!

Drive Around the Safari Zone

Animals are roam free and unrestrained in the park's Safari Zone. You can drive your own car (car rentals are also permitted) through the zone. If you feel a bit uneasy about driving yourself, you can also board a bus operated by the park. Additionally, you can feed the animals from close quarters on this bus.

The Safari Zone is divided into the five respective zones: Bear, Lion, Cheetah, Tiger, and Elephant.

First, you’ll pass through the Herbivorous Animal Zone, which is home to the giraffes, camels, blackbuck antelopes, and other species. Lastly, you’ll head towards the Mountainous Herbivore Animal Zone where you’ll find American bison, wapiti (elk), and mouflon sheep.

The striking Jungle Buses are designed in the shape of animal heads, like tigers and lions. These vehicles are great for those traveling with children.

There is also a Super Jungle Bus, which we highly recommend riding. This bus is equipped with a steel mesh that covers the vehicle's sides and ceiling, which makes it possible for visitors to watch animals clamber over the bus and feed them yourself.

The bus fare is 2,000 yen (with tax) per person (paid separately from admission) and operates around the Safari Zone for 60 minutes. Make your reservations on the official website (Japanese) or at the information desk in the park.

Click here to make your online reservation aboard the Super Jungle Bus! (Japanese)

When we rid on the Super Jungle Bus, a bear came and greeted us.

You can feed the animals through gaps in the mesh with tongs.

Some children on our bus even fed one of the lions. This activity is sure to create fun memories for kids and families.

Spot Wild Animals and Snap Photos on the Walking Safari!

The Walking Safari, a 2.5 km-course, is located just outside the Safari Zone. During the course, you can observe and feed animals while experiencing a peaceful stroll through the woods. The entire walking course takes around 90 to 120 minutes to complete and costs 500 yen (with tax). (*Paid separately from admission.)

You’ll be walking through a nature-rich forest so be sure to wear appropriate clothing. However, the walk itself does not include hiking, so it won’t be necessary for you to be heavily prepared.

A tall giraffe was what greeted us when we visited the park. (*Animals can be fed for a separate fee.)

The Walking Safari allows you to stop and observe your favorite animals for as long as you want. You can take as many photos as you wish, so we also recommend this course if you love taking pictures.

Some photographers even spend over two hours here snapping photos.

(The above picture of the lion was taken in the Walking Safari area.)

In the Elephant Zone, we spotted “underwater elephants” through the glass water tanks. You can see them swimming adorably as they splash around in the water (this was an exclusive summer event held from July to September).

As seen in this article, you can take as many pictures as you want of the gentle animals during the Walking Safari.

Interact with Friendly Animals in the Fureai Zone

In the Fureai Zone, visitors can enjoy touching, feeding, and closely interacting with animals. You’ll find animals such as capybaras, red pandas, and kangaroos here. This zone also has separate areas with cats, dogs, and rabbits.

At the Fureai Zone, you can feed a variety of animals (the cost of food ranges between 100 and 500 yen (with tax) and varies by type of animal).

You can also feed animals from South America like capybaras and maras by hand.

There are, however, several animals that visitors are prohibited from touching and feeding by hand. Even if you’re unable to interact with these animals, you can enjoy watching them from close proximity.

The Fureai Zone also offers other activities, including a meet-and-greet photoshoot with a lion cub.

This interactive photoshoot was held on the day we visited the park.

The baby lion was so adorable. It was chubby with a soft coat and felt like a giant kitten!

Click here for details on the Fureai Zone!

Only at Fuji Safari Park! Adorable Animals at the Base of Mt. Fuji

The best feature of Fuji Safari Park can be seen in the picture below! You can snap photos of both Mt. Fuji and adorable animals together in one frame.

Picture courtesy of Fuji Safari Park

Of course, you can see Mt. Fuji from other spots such as Lake Kawaguchi, Gotemba Outlets, inside the Shinkansen, or even from an observation deck in Tokyo. However, you can only capture a view of animals with Mt. Fuji in the background at Fuji Safari Park.

By the way, winter is the best season to see Mt. Fuji when the sky is the clearest.

Click here for Mt. Fuji viewpoints! (Japanese)

Cherry Blossoms, Fall Foliage, and Snow - Enjoy the Stunning Seasons

Whether it's the cherry blossoms in spring, autumn foliage in fall, or snow in the winter, Japan's nature draws in visitors year-round. At Fuji Safari Park, it’s possible to enjoy the sight of animals and Mt. Fuji while experiencing the four seasons.

Cherry blossom trees bloom beautifully in the park during the spring. The first bloom in the park is in April, which occurs slightly after the blossoms in Tokyo. If you happen to miss the cherry blossoms in Tokyo, you can enjoy them and adorable animals during your visit.

On the other hand, the trees surrounding the park turn orange and red come fall. The lions will give a big yawn at the comfortable climate and pleasantly enjoy their afternoon naps.

As Fuji Safari Park is located at a high altitude, the temperature drops fairly low and receives heavy snowfall during wintertime. Sometimes you can even see animals playing around in the snow as pictured above.

Creative Dishes and Fun Souvenirs at Restaurants and Shops!

Next, we introduce the food and souvenirs available at Fuji Safari Park. The park houses a large variety of restaurants and food options.

A recommended dish is the striking Mt. Fuji Curry priced at 1,000 yen (with tax).

The meal features a mound of rice in the shape of Mt. Fuji, surrounded by five large ingredients inspired by the Fuji Five Lakes. There’s also a hearty short rib that is meant to represent Fuji Safari Park. The curry's imaginative appearance and savory flavors make this a satisfying choice.

The souvenir shop offers original Fuji Safari Park snacks and goods as well as Shizuoka souvenirs.

Additionally, there are over 300 types of stuffed animals that make perfect plushie souvenirs. Find, buy, and take home a plushie of your favorite animal at the park!

Access to Fuji Safari Park

Fuji Safari Park is located far from any train station.

Using public transportation, the park is around 50 minutes by bus from Mishima Station. Mishima Station is also a stop on the Shinkansen line and some local train lines.

From Shinjuku Station, you can travel to the park by taking the express bus bound for Gotemba Station then transferring to a different bus and riding it for 30 minutes.

If you’re traveling with a group or family, we suggest driving. For visitors with an international driver’s license, how about renting a car ?

Driving from Tokyo will take a while, but you’ll be able to enjoy other sightseeing spots in the Mt. Fuji area.

You also have the option of taking the train to Mishima Station then renting a car in front of the station.

If you plan on driving your car rental into the Safari Zone, be sure to get automobile insurance at the time of your rental. By doing so, repair costs will be cheaper in the event that the animals in the Safari Zone end up damaging your car rental.

Click here for details on access!

A Place to Play, Take Photos, and Learn!

Many people might not think of heading to a zoo on their visit to Japan. But if you’re at Fuji Safari Park, you can see and interact directly with animals with a stunning view of Mt. Fuji in the middle of nature.

There aren’t many places where you can enjoy the outdoors and animals at once. Be sure to make a visit with friends and family for a day filled with fun and discovery.

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Fuji Safari Park

This zoo has a view of Mt. Fuji. You can observe lions and bears at close range by feeding the animals from the Jungle Bus.

Description

This is a zoo where you can see animals freely roaming in the park. The park is divided into two zones: the Safari and the Contact Zones. The Safari Zone is further divided into seven sections: the Bear, Lion, Tiger, Cheetah, Elephant, General Herbivore, and Mountain Herbivore Zones. The animals from all over the world are bred in an environment close to nature and can be observed from the Jungle Bus that you can ride while listening to the guide's explanations. Because the Jungle Buses have no glass windows but enclosed with wire mesh, they are especially attractive as you can encounter fierce animals like bears and lions at a very close distance. The Contact Zone is divided into two sections: the Petting Farm and the Animal Village. You can directly interact with, play with, and feed rare and common animals, so the zone is popular among kids. The Dog House, Cat House, and Rabbit House are indoor facilities convenient to visit on rainy days. You can also view a World Heritage Site, Mt. Fuji, from many places in the park. You can take a bus for 35 minutes from the Gotemba Station on the JR's Tokaido Line or Gotemba Line.

Location Information

Suyama, Susono-shi, Shizuoka character Fujiwara 2255-27, 410-1231

Nearest Station Gotemba Station ･ JR Gotemba Line 35 minutes by bus
Phone Number 055-998-1311 Available languages only in Japanese
Hours Every day 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Fuji Safari Park – How to enjoy the famous facility spread out at an altitude of 850 meters at the foot of Mt. Fuji where you can interact with animals

Today we are at Fuji Safari Park in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture. We arrived before the gates opened and waited in the car in high spirits.

The park opens at 10:00 a.m. More cars arrived one after another, and we became somewhat nervous.

Then when the gates opened at 10:00 a.m,all the cars started rushing in.

After paying the entrance fee at the entrance gate, it’s finally time to enter the park. The parking lot is inside the park, about a 50-meter drive in. Parking is free and there are up to 1,400 parking spaces available.

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Fuji Safari Park Tour

Fuji Safari Park opened in 1980, and the site area is said to be as large as 16 Tokyo Domes! It is home to over 900 animals of more than 70 species.

There are three main ways to enjoy the animals in the park.

(1) Drive around in your own car.

(2) Drive around in the Safari Navigation Car.

(3) Drive around in the Jungle Bus.

Other tour options are also available, but today, we decided to join the “Jungle Bus Tour,” which is the easiest tour to join and offers the most exciting experience.

We parked our car and headed to the Jungle Bus Tour Ticket Office!

Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the Information Desk located next to the parking lot at the end of the toll gates.

The monitor on the ticket vending machine shows the availability of the bus tours, so be sure to check it before buying the tickets.

The Jungle Bus Tour and Super Jungle Bus Tour

There are two types of jungle bus tours, the regular Jungle Bus Tour and the Super Jungle Bus Tour. The differences between the two are how the buses are decorated and the way the animals are fed.

The hood and coloring of the bus for the Jungle Bus Tour are decorated in the style of a tiger, rhino and hippopotamus. The animals are fed from the side of the bus.

Meanwhile, the Super Jungle Bus has a bit more subdued decoration, with a black and white camouflage pattern. However, this one feels a bit more “professional”. The animals can be fed from anywhere above and both sides of the bus.

I guess this is what makes it “Super” 😁.

Feeding the bears at Fuji Safari Park

We’re finally ready to take off in the Super Jungle Bus!! Passengers board from the back of the bus and the wire mesh doors are closed.

First up is the American black bear, which is said to be the bear that served as the model for the Teddy bear. They look scary but cute. Terrifying yet cuddly!!

When the bait is pushed up toward the ceilling, the bears have no trouble climbing up the bus and taking it.

You can even smell the bear’s breath through the wire mesh ceiling and sides of the bus. Looks like the bears forgot to brush their teeth this morning!

Part of the ceiling is covered with acrylic panels on the wire mesh, which is said to be an “anti-drooling” measure for the bears. But still, please beware of the “bear droll” when feeding them from the ceiling.

Feeding the lions at Fuji Safari Park

We’ve been waiting for this moment! It’s finally time to feed the lions. We’ll be feeding them chicken wings…

When the bait is thrust out from the side of the bus, a lion with big fangs tilts its head and bites at it a close range of 30 cm from my face. Crunch, crunch, crunch… You can hear the sound of the bones cracking. Wow… This is awesome. Everyone from men and women, young and old, are very excited.

Besides the bears and lions, you can also feed the camels and giraffes…

Other animals that you can see at the park include tigers, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, zebras, etc. There are over 900 animals of more than 70 species, so various animals appear one after another.

The bus tour guides are very good talkers. They will tell you about lots of animal trivia, such as “the American bison’s large shoulders are very muscular to support its large head” and “the branched antlers are deer antlers, and unbranched horns are bull horns.”

Fuji Safari Park’s “Petting Zone”

Fuji Safari Park is divided into two major zones. One is the “Safari Zone,” where you can ride around in a bus or car and see carnivorous and herbivorous animals. The other is the “Petting Zone” (“Fureai zone”) , where you can interact with the animals.

After experiencing the Jungle Bus Tour, our next stop is to look around the “Fureai Zone”.

There are porcupines, kangaroos, capybaras, alpacas, squirrel monkeys, guinea pigs…These cute little animals will comfort you. Enjoy them with your family or with your partner ^^.

Fuji Safari Park “Safari Derby”

A derby is held only on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and Mondays at the “Fureai Ranch” located within the Fureai Zone at Fuji Safari Park. This is a must-see event!

A group of American Miniature Horses, a breed of horses that are smaller than ponies, can be seen running around with all their might. They’re very cute with big heads and eyes, and are about the size of a large dog. These cute horses are very energetic and run around at full speed.

When you see the horses running as fast as they can, you can’t help but think, where does all that power come from?” As they round the corners, their bodies lean in and tilt at an angle while their tails and mains flutter in the wind. Watching these adorable horses run at full speed to get to the finish line is a must-see event!

We highly recommend adjusting your time and watching them in action.

The official website says that the event starts at 12:30 p.m., but I recommend you heading to the “Fureai Ranch” at around 12:00 p.m and purchasing a ticket (100 yen/ticket) to “bet” on the winner of the horse derby. If you bet on the winning horse, you might receive an original present!

Fuji Safari Park bakery

There is even a bakery at Fuji Safari Park.

This bakery has all of their breads with animal motifs!

Although it is a bit awkward to take a bite out of these cute animals… Part of the bakery is a workshop where visitors can experience baking their own bread! What an scrarily impressive bakery at Fuji Safari Park!

Fuji Safari Park “Safari Shop”

And after enjoying Fuji Safari Park, don’t forget to pick up some souvenirs! You can find a variety of souvenirs including original goods. There are snacks, toys, stuffed animals… After looking around, I wanted to buy everything!

So, how did you enjoy our Fuji Safari Park experience? There are still many other attractions in the vast area, so it is impossible to introduce them all at once.

There were a lot of things that we didn’t see or missed, such as the “Rabbit House” and “Cat House”. Rabbit and cat lovers will love those place, where you can actually play with rabbits and cats.

When people think of Fuji Safari Park, they tend to focus only on the “Safari Zone,” but some other think “Fureai Zone” may be the best part of Fuji Safari Park.

Thank you for reading to the end. We hope you come and visit Fuji Safari Park!

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Bursting with excitement, you depart for the wild kingdom!

Once passed the gate, your Drive-Thru Safari finally begins. Lots of animals from all around the world are waiting for you.

Simply amazing! Beasts of prey and more docile-looking herbivores side by side!

You get to see carnivores and herbivores in their natural habitat up-close from the window of the bus or car.

Rain or shine, the Drive-Thru Safari is guaranteed fun.

On the Drive-Thru Safari, you stay comfortable even if it is boiling, freezing or raining outside. Thanks to GPS, you see and hear the animals from inside the bus.

If you drive yourself, you'll feel like you're part of expedition! Drive-Yourself Safari

Families and couples become ecstatic with every approaching animal. Touring the safari in your own car lets you enjoy the moment without worrying about others.

Information about the animals is provided over a GPS radio. And, it's available in English, too!

The tiger-designed bus is popular with kids! Safari Bus

You get a great view of the animal habitats from the wide windows. The excitement can be heard from passengers with every animal that appears.

Only place in Japan! Encounters with a Herd of Gnus

It has the body of a cow and legs like a serow, but it's a gnu. And, Himeji Central Park is the only place in Japan where you can see them. If you're lucky, the normally sensitive gnus will suddenly start running. It's really worth seeing.

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Our staff knows some interesting things! Safari Report

When someone says "lion," you probably imagine a male lion with his magnificent mane. Lions have manes for three reasons. One is for defense purposes. If an outside male infiltrates another pride, a fight breaks out between him and the local males. The fighting can be fierce, so the mane protects the vital spots around the head and neck. Also, the mane makes a lion look bigger, which can intimidate others. It happens sometimes that an intruding male leaves without a fight when he sees how big the manes are. Another reason is to attract females. The healthier and better-fed a male lion is, the darker and bushier his mane. It also gets darker and thicker, the more fights he wins. Females look at manes as criteria for selecting a healthy strong male, so in the lion's world, a male with a black bushy mane is good-looking. Lastly, a mane functions like winterwear. In a study of zoo lions, it was found that lions in northern zoos had longer manes. So, if you took a lion from a northern zoo back to Africa, he'd get lots of girls.

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See, feed, and pet exotic animals

Come face to face with around 100 species of animals—including elephants, rhinos, lions, white tigers, bears, and giraffes—that roam the grounds of Gunma Safari Park. Drive through the grounds, board a bus, or take a private guided tour for the full safari experience. There are opportunities to feed larger animals like lions from the safety of the bus, as well as to pet and feed farmyard animals in the park's Walking Safari Zone. The park also has a Bird Zone with hawks and parakeets, and Little Farm, where you can ride ponies. An adjoining theme park with rollercoasters ensures a full day of kid-friendly adventure.

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1 Okamoto, Tomioka ( Map )

About 10 minutes by taxi from Joshu-Tomioka Station About 5 minutes by car from Tomioka IC of Joshin-Etsu Expressway

300 yen, 1,500 cars

9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closes at 4:30 p.m. November to February)

Wednesdays, except holidays

2,700 yen (1,400 yen for children, 1,900 yen for seniors)

0274-64-2111

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Fuji Safari Park

Located at the southern slope of Mount Fuji, The Fuji Safari Park is considered the largest and the most popular safari parks in Japan.

Like a usual safari park in Japan, visitors of the park can take a safari through the habitats of freely roaming animans that includes lions, tigers, bears, giraffes elphants, zebras, chetahs and many more.

Roaming around the safari park can have you many choices, it can be by your own car, a rental car, by bus or by foot.

For the bus tour, visitors are allowed to feed the bears and lions with vagetable or fruits through the window of the bus.

For a car for rent, there is an available sports car in the park that is painted like a zebra that has a self guided tour through the safari zone.

By foot, walking trail is available around the safari zone that is open from late march to November. The tour takes 2 hours and along the way visitors can look out ar the animals in their habitats. Visitors can also purchased food to feed the animals that cost 100 to 500 Yen.

The park also offers night safari wherein visitors can enter the safari zone by their own car, rental car or bus tour until 19:30 and from 20:00, special bus tours are held to let the visitors witness the animals' behavior in the dark.

Aside from the animals itself, the park also offers activities such as horse riding, pony rising, picture taking or playing around with the animals cush as dog, cat etc. But take note the it has a different cost,

By train, ride the Tokaido shinkansen to Mishima station and from there , ride a local bus bond to the Fuji Safari Park.

The Fuji Safari Park opens at 9:00 to 17:00 from Mid April through September, 9:00 to 16:30 during October and 10:00 to 15:30 from November to mid April the following year.

If you want to experience the night safari, it is until 20:00 on selected days.

It has no closing days but the night safari is only offered on weekends from mid April through October and everyday during summer holidays.

Admission fee is 2700 yen during daytime, 1700 yen on the night safari and 3700 yen for both.

NOTE that bus tours and other activities have diffrent fees. There is not additional fee if you take your car to explore the safari park. The bus tour cost 1300 Yen, the rental car cost 5000 Yen and the walking tour cost 500 yen per person.

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APR 03.2023

Biggest-in-Japan

Fuji Safari Park: Super Up-Close to Animals at Mt. Fuji's Animal Park!

Fuji Safari Park in the city of Susono in Shizuoka prefecture, is Japan’s largest safari park. Over 50 different species can be found at Fuji Safari Park including lions, cheetahs and zebras. You will be able to see these animals up-close like never before! This article is a deep-dive into Fuji Safari Park, an interactive animal experience like no other in Japan.

What is Fuji Safari Park?

Fuji Safari Park opened in 1980 as the largest safari park in Japan. Its location at the foot of Mount Fuji gives the park an astounding view of the mountain, and over 50 species of animals live freely in the park grounds as they await your arrival.

5 Things to do at Fuji Safari Park

A lion at Fuji Safari Park (Credit: Fuji Safari Park )

One of the biggest attractions at Fuji Safari Park is the Safari Zone, which takes 50 minutes to circle. This part of Fuji Safari Park has a huge variety of 30 different species, ranging from carnivores such as lions and cheetahs, and herbivores like bison and giraffes. The safari zone offers 5 main experiences for its visitors, and all of them are equally exciting!

1. The Jungle Bus

Jungle Bus (Credit: Fuji Safari Park )

The Jungle Bus that takes you through the safari zone, is the safari park's most popular ride. These buses are dressed up charmingly as the animals of the safari zone, and come in 9 varieties resembling tigers, elephants, and more. One trip through the safari zone takes approximately 50 minutes, and gives you an up close view of the animals going about their daily lives.

Instead of glass windows, the bus has wire-netted windows. This not only allows passengers to experience feeding the animals, but at a distance so close that they can feel the animals' breath. This extremely up-close experience with the animals is one that only a safari park can offer.

【Jungle Bus】 [Days/Hours of Operation] The Jungle Bus operates every day: Weekdays - Departs every 30 minutes Weekends & Holidays - Departs every 10 minutes

[Fees] ¥1,300 *paid separately from entrance fees

[Ticket Availability] Sold at the Information Center at the entrance

2. Super Jungle Bus

Super Jungle Bus (Credit: Fuji Safari Park )

The Super Jungle Bus was introduced in 2017. In addition to having wireframe sides like the standard Jungle Bus, the Super Jungle Bus is equipped with a wireframe ceiling. It is the first of its kind to be made in Japan, and is the only kind of experience that shows you lion paws from underneath.

*The Super Jungle Bus is by web-reservation only. Reservations can be made from the official website of Fuji Safari Park )

【Super Jungle Bus】 [Days/Hours of Operation] Every day from: 10:50 a.m., 12:50p.m., 2:40p.m.

[Fees] ¥2,000 *paid separately from entrance fees

[Ticket Availability] By web-reservation only

3. Navigation Car

Navigation Car (Credit: Fuji Safari Park )

On the zebra-striped Navigation Car, you can go off-road in some special areas. By using the tablet, you can freely listen to facts and information about the animals.

The tablet allows you to listen to information on the animals. It even has some safari-themed music for you to play while you enjoy your ride. While on the Navigation Car, you can feed giraffes, mouflons and llamas. The navigation car is a perfect way to experience the safari zone if you are arriving in a group.

【Navigation Car】 [Days/Hours of Operation] Navigation cars are in Operation every day Weekdays: Every 30 minutes Weekends: Every 10 ~ 15 minutes

[Fees] ¥5,000 per car (5 seats / 7 seats) *paid separately from entrance fee

4. My-Car Safari

My Car Safari (Credit: Fuji Safari Park )

If you drove to Fuji Safari Park, you can go on ahead and enter the safari zone in your own car! Entering in your own car is free, and you are allowed to enter as many times as you want. This is perfect for anybody who wants to take their time, and enjoy the safari park to their heart's content.

However, entering the park with your own car is at your own risk. While the park staff are always ready to help in the case of happenings, but do note that any damages caused by the animals to your car, are not insured by Fuji Safari Park.

5. Night Safari

Night Safari (Credit: Fuji Safari Park )

Every year between April and October, the Night Safari event in the Safari Zone is held. The Safari Zone is lit up at night, and is open for tours as per usual via Jungle Bus, Navigation Car, or My-Car.

During the Night Safari, the nocturnal animals that tend to be docile in the daytime, are much more active. Animals like the lion and amur tiger can only be seen like this during the Night Safari, making it a great experience.

Other Sights to See

Petting zone.

Safari Derby

At the petting zone, you get a chance to feed and interact with the cute animals. Inside, there is a petting zone, food station, dog area, cat area, and rabbit area. The main attraction is the miniature derby race! If you vote for the winning horse, you get a prize!

[Safari Derby] Open: Sat/Sun/Holidays Time: 12:30pm Fees: 100 JPY per ticket Where to purchase tickets: Miniature ranch from 12:00pm

Baby Animals!

Baby Meerkat (Credit: Fuji Safari Park )

Fuji Safari Park allows visitors to see baby animals. The baby animals, like the baby meerkat shown above, are tiny and adorable, and are usually seen cuddling with their mothers. You can check online for when the baby animal viewings are held.

Seeing Mount Fuji from Fuji Safari Park

Safari Zone (Credit: Fuji Safari Park )

Since Fuji Safari Park is located so close to Mount Fuji, the mountain can be seen from most areas of the park. The view of Mount Fuji is especially beautiful from the Safari Zone, since you can see the roaming safari animals and the mountain all in one sight.

Safari Shop

Safari Shop (Credit: Fuji Safari Park )

For safari souvenirs, visit the Safari Shop! Located in the Fureai Zone, the Safari Shop provides Fuji Safari Park original souvenirs, traditional African crafts and more.

Nearest station: Fuji Safari Park (Bus Stop)

From Shinjuku Station

【Shinjuku Sta.】Odakyu Romance Car Limited Express / for Hakone →【Gotemba Sta.】Fujikyu Local Bus / for Jurigi or Gurinpa →【Fuji Safari Park Bus Stop】

From Tokyo Station

【Tokyo Sta.】JR Chuo Line Rapid Service / for Shinjuku →【Shinjuku Sta.】Odakyu Romance Car Limited Express / for Hakone →【Gotemba Sta.】Fujikyu Local Bus / for Jurigi or Gurinpa →【Fuji Safari Park Bus Stop】

From Shizuoka Station

【Shizuoka Sta.】JR Tokaido Main Line / for Atami →【Numazu Sta.】JR Gotemba Line / for Gotemba →【Gotemba Sta.】Fujikyu Local Bus / for Jurigi or Gurinpa →【Fuji Safari Park Bus Stop】

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