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Shizuoka has Japan's largest safari park, "FUJI SAFARI PARK".
You can observe animals up close by driving your own car, a special bus, or a GPS-equipped safari navigation car on an outdoor course.
The park also has a zone where you can interact with animals.
It's a great place to visit for animal lovers!
Outline："FUJI SAFARI PARK(富士サファリパーク)"@Susono City, Shizuoka
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"FUJI SAFARI PARK(富士サファリパーク)" is located in Susono City in the eastern area of Shizuoka.
70 species and approximately 900 animals roam freely in expansive nature at the foot of Mount Fuji.
It is located at an altitude of 850m.
The animals in the Safari Zone live in an environment similar to their natural habitat, while in the Fureai Zone customers can observe animals up close and feed some of them.
The Safari Zone is an area where you can tour by car, and the Fureai Zone is an area where you can tour on foot.
We will introduce the two zones in more detail later.
Information
・Address：2255-27 Fujiwara, Suyama, Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture 410-1231
・TEL：055-998-1311
・Access：30 minites(From Gotemba Station by Rent-a-car or Taxi), 35 minites(From Gotemba Station by Bus)※you can check more details below access map
・Opening Hours：
From Mar.11 to Oct.31 9:00 to 15:30.
From Nov.1 to Mar.10 10:00 to 15:30.
・Admission Fee：
Adults (high school students and older) 3,200 yen
Child (4 years old to junior high school student) 2,000 yen
Senior discount (65 years old and over) 2,500 yen
Group of 15 or more: Adults 2,500 yen / Children 1,500 yen
・Credit Card：JCB, VISA, and major credit cards can be used
・Official HP(English)：FUJI SAFARI PARK
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SAFARI ZONE
As well as going through the Safari Zone in your own car, you can also choose to take a Jungle Bus and Safari Navigation Car.
Safari Zone Animals
Bear Zone / Lion Zone / Tiger Zone / Cheetah Zone / Elephant Zone / Herbivorous Animal Zone (Giraffe, White rhinoceros, etc.) / Mountainous and Herbivorous Animal Zone (Wapiti, American bison, Barbary sheep, etc.)
Time required : About 50-60 minutes
In your car
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A Safari Zone tour in your own car costs you only the park admission fees.
Jungle Bus
Jungle Bus
The jungle bus allows you to see wild animals up close and feed them through the wire-netted windows of the bus.
Along the way, you can feed bears and lions and any other animals.
※Charge : 1,500 yen/1 person
Safari Navigation Car
Safari Navigation Car
You can get a close look at wild animals in one of the FUJI SAFARI PARK rangers' 4WD vehicles equipped with a navigation device.
You can tour the safari zone while listening to explanations of the animals by operating a touch panel tablet.
※Charge : 6,500 yen (5 people / 7 people),
※Navigation Cars are not accompanied by an attendant. The driver must have a valid driver's license.
※Tablet navigation devices are only available in Japanese.
FUREAI ZONE
Fureai Zone is for observing and feeding cute animals.
The zone is divided into two sections.
"Fureai Bokujo (Petting Zoo)" and "Doubutsu Mura (Animal Village)".
Fureai Zone Animals
Lesser panda / capybara / mara / red kangaroo / wallaby / meerkat / pony / American miniature horse.
Lycaon (African wild dog) / Leopard / Hippopotamus / Striped hyena / Cape hyrax / African porcupine / Ring-tailed lemur / Common squirrel monkey / Guinea pig
Time required : About 60-90 minutes
Fureai Bokujo (Petting Zoo)
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You can see animals such as lesser pandas and red kangaroos in this area.
And you can do pony riding also.
Doubutsu Mura (Animal Village)
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In the animal village, there are animals you know well and animals you have never seen before.
You can feed some of these animals.
Preparation before going
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Check the following before going to FUJI SAFARI PARK.
Check Point
・Check the admission hours on the day of your visit
・Hours of operation for each area (for admission hours 10:00-15:30)
・About Clothing
Check the admission hours on the day of your visit
Admission to FUJI SAFARI PARK closes at 15:30 (varies by season). Please check the admission hours of the day of your visit in advance.
Please note that if you enter the park just before the closing time of the admission desk, you may be able to visit the Safari Zone, but not other areas of the park.
Also, the hours of operation of each area will change according to the park entrance reception hours. The park is large, so please check the opening hours of each area before planning your visit.
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Hours of operation for each area (for admission hours 10:00-15:30)
Opening hours of each area (in the case of admission hours 10:00-15:30)
・Safari Zone：10:00 - 15:30
・Fureai Zone： 11:00 - 15:30
・Walking Safari：9:15 - 14:30(Holding period : late March to late November)
・Safari Restaurant：11:00 - 15:00
・Safari Shop：10:00 - 16:30
About Clothing
Except for the safari zone where you can go around by car, most of the areas are walking outdoors, so it is recommended that you wear clothes and shoes that are easy to move around in.
Also, please be aware that FUJI SAFARI PARK is located in a mountainous area at an altitude of 850m, so the temperature is lower than in the flatlands and the weather is changeable.
Summary：Let's enjoy "FUJI SAFARI PARK"!@Susono City, Shizuoka
How was that.
In this article, we introduced "FUJI SAFARI PARK".
Although it is in Japan, you can observe animals from all over the world right in front of you.
It's a popular sightseeing spot
So if you want to experience "Jungle Bus" or "Safari Navigation Car", we recommend making a reservation in advance.
FUJI SAFARI PARK is close to Mt. Fuji, so it is recommended for those who plan to visit the Mt. Fuji area.
It's also recommended for those planning to go sightseeing in the Gotemba, Mishima, and Fujinomiya areas.
Have a nice trip!
Good Luck!