- Herbivorous zones are dangerous so make sure you follow these instructions in all areas.
- Please pay due attention to driving in the Safari Zone. Do not cause collisions due to taking your eyes off the road!
Safari Zone
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.)
In your car
A Safari Zone tour in your own car costs you only the park admission fees.
- Fuji Safari Park assumes no responsibility for any possible damage to your car by animals.
- Please leave your pets at the pet room.
Currently, only dogs and cats may be left at the pet room. Visitors who bring other pets will not be permitted to enter the park. - If you come in trucks, convertibles, canvas-topped vehcles or on motorbikes, please use our bus services within the park.
- Please obey the following rules.
Safari Zone Rules
The park will not be liable for any damage to your car that may be caused by the animals.
The park will not be liable for accidents caused when these rules are not followed.
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Lock your doors. Do not leave your vehicle or open your window or sunroof under any circumstances. -
Do not use smart phones while driving!
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Do not leave the paved road.
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Please follow the rangers' instructions in the Safari Zone.
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Do not show or give any food to the animals.
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In case of emergency (flat tires, collisions, vehicle breakdowns, urgent toilet needs) , use the horn to attract a ranger's attention.
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Pets may not be taken into any areas of the park. Please leave them at the pet room.
Currently, only dogs and cats may be left at the pet room. Visitors who bring other pets will not be permitted to enter the park. -
Use the restroom before entering the Safari Zone.
Jungle Bus
The jungle bus allows you to see wild animals up close and feed them through the wire-netted windows of the bus.
Charge : 1,500 yen
- Children aged 2 or under may ride free of charge.
- Please buy tickets at the information center beside the admission ticket office. (Bus tickets can be sold out early in the day on weekends or national holidays.)
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 also enjoy off-road driving in these vehicles and you can even feed some animals.
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.
Walking Safari
While walking outside the Safari Zone,
visitors can observe and feed the animals.
Charge : 600 yen
Business period:Late March to the end of November
- Children under 3 years old can participate free of charge.
- May be cancelled in case of bad weather.
- Feeding the animals is available at an additional cost.
Fureai Zone
This is a zone for observing and feeding cute animals.
The zone is divided into two sections : Fureai Bokujo (Petting Zoo) and Doubutsu Mura (Animal Village).
Fureai Bokujo (Petting Zoo filled with friendly animals)
Enjoy very special experiences that only Fuji Safari Park can offer, and take the great memories home !
Here, you can experience pony riding and a miniature ranch.
You can see animals such as lesser pandas and red kangaroos in this area.
- Lesser panda / capybara / mara / red kangaroo / wallaby / meerkat / pony / American miniature horse.
Doubutsu Mura (Walk-Through Animal Village)
Make friends with various kinds of animals, from those you know well to many you may never have seen before. You can feed some of these animals.
- Lycaon (African wild dog) / Leopard / Hippopotamus / Striped hyena / Cape hyrax / African porcupine / Ring-tailed lemur / Common squirrel monkey / Guinea pig
The House of Cats
Spend a little bit of your time relaxing with cats from around the world.
Charge : 600 yen
- Children under 3 years of age are not allowed to enter.
The House of Dogs
In this house, visitors can enjoy meeting several small, cute breeds of dogs which are popular as pets.
As this is an indoor area, visitors can enjoy spending time with cute dogs even on rainy days.
Charge : 600 yen
- If you are with a child under 3year of age, please consult with a staff member.
The House of Rabbits
Spend some time relaxing with both cute and rare rabbits.
Charge : 600 yen
- For safety reasons, rabbits must be at least 3 years old to be carried.
Food & Shops
Some stores may be closed.
Safari Restaurant
Frontier
Bakery
Safari Shop
Take Out Food
Admission (Consumption tax included)
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
Rates for persons with disabilities : Visitors with disabilities are admitted at half price. (Please be ready to present your disability certificate)
Parking is free.
Admission Hours (Open daily throughout the year.)
From Mar.11 to Oct.31 9:00 to 16:30.
From Nov.1 to Mar.10 10:00 to 15:30.
- Opening hours may be subject to change without notice due to the spread of the novel coronavirus etc.
- When congestion is expected, the park may be opened earlier.
- Fuji Safari Park will not be liable for any damage to your vehicle caused by the animals.
- If you come by truck, convertible, canvas-topped vehicle or motorcycle, please use our bus services within the park.
- Entry to certain areas of the Safari Zone may be prohibited due to weather conditions or the conditions of the animals.
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Visitors bringing pets must leave them at the pet room. Pets may not be taken into any other areas of the park.
Currently, only dogs and cats may be left at the pet room. Visitors who bring other pets will not be permitted to enter the park.
Access
Public transport
Distance
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- Tomei Expressway (about 10km from Susono exit)
- Tomei Expressway (about 18km from Gotenba exit)
- Tomei Expressway (about 22km from Fuji exit)
- Shin Tomei Expressway (about 18km from Shin-Fuji exit)
Coming from the direction of Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka.
- Higashi Fujigoko Toll Road (about 25km from Subashiri exit)
FAQ
- I am a foreign tourist. Are there any tax-free shops in the park?
- Tax-free shopping is available at the Safari Shop.
- I am a foreigner who has been living in Japan for one year. Am I eligible for tax-free shopping?
- Any foreign national who is staying in Japan for more than six months or is a permanent resident is not eligible for tax-free shopping.
- Do I need my passport for tax-free shopping? (I left it at the hotel)
- Yes, you need to bring your passport.
- Can I send any souvenirs I buy to the airport?
- Delivery service is available. Please ask our staff at the Safari Shop.
- I work at a U.S. military base. Am I eligible for tax-free shopping?
- You are not eligible if you are staying in Japan for more than six months, or are permanent resident. Your family members will be eligible if they are on a short visit to Japan.
- Can I use credit cards?
- JCB, VISA, and major credit cards can be used at the entrance toll booths, information desks, the Navigation Car Station,
the Safari Shop, the Safari Restaurant, the Bakery and the reception for the Walking Safari. - Can I pay by electronic money?
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Eletronic money can be used at the information desks, the Navigation Car Station, the Safari Shop, the Safari Restaurant, the Bakery and the reception for the Walking Safari.
※ Electronic money cannot be used at the entrance toll booths. - Do you accept Code payment(ALIPAY, PayPay, auPAY, LINEPAY, etc.)
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A: Code Payment can be used at the information desks, the Navigation Car Station, the Safari Shop,the Safari Restaurant, the Bakery, and the reception for the Walking Safari.
※ Code Payment cannot be used at the entrance toll booths.