Lions wake beneath Fuji, the savanna stirs at nine.
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Guided Rocky Mountain National Park safari through alpine tundra, meadows & historic mountain roads
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Private vehicle tours from Tokyo with a dedicated driver, typically $150-$320 per person.
Seasonal April-October night safari tours with after-dark animal viewing formats.
Fuji Safari Park opened in 1980 on the volcanic flank of Mount Fuji, spreading 740,000 square metres across the Susono highlands in Shizuoka. The Safari Zone divides the open range into seven habitats, where lions, cheetahs, brown bears and elephants roam terrain shaped by old lava flow.
The park matters today as one of Japan's few drive-through reserves, where private cars, jungle buses and the Interaction Zone replace cages with distance and movement. Travellers building a Mount Fuji itinerary reach it by a fuji safari park tour from tokyo, a fuji safari park day trip tokyo, or a tokyo to fuji safari park tour timed to the herds. The savanna ecosystem, the conservation breeding program, and the volcanic backdrop give the fuji safari park its standing among Shizuoka landmarks worth the drive.
"Here the cages fall away, and distance becomes the only fence between a traveller and a lion."
A step-by-step walkthrough of Fuji Safari Park tickets — what you'll see, how long each stage takes, and the details that matter.
You arrive by 09:00, when the gates open and the morning air off Fuji still holds a chill. You ease into the 6-kilometre drive-through circuit, windows up, as a pride of lions crosses metres from your bonnet and cheetahs pace the fence line.
A private tour fuji safari park ride lets a guide read the herds for you, naming each of the seven habitats as you roll past elephants and brown bears.
You park, then walk the Interaction Zone, feeding capybara and stroking rabbits before the queues build. By midday you pause for lunch with the cone of the mountain filling the window. The fuji safari park rewards arrival between 09:00 and 11:00, when animals move most.
Arrive at fuji safari park at opening (09:00) and collect admission. Proceed immediately to the Information Desk next to the toll gate to purchase Jungle Bus or Super Jungle Bus tickets, which sell out on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tour the seven-section Safari Zone by Jungle Bus, Super Jungle Bus, or personal vehicle. Observe lions, Amur tigers, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, and bison roaming in open habitat at 850 m altitude with Mt. Fuji views.
If on the Super Jungle Bus, participate in carnivore feeding sessions where lions and bears approach the wire-mesh ceiling directly overhead — a signature experience of this Shizuoka safari attraction.
Explore the Interaction Zone on foot: hand-feed kangaroos and capybaras, visit the cat, dog, and rabbit petting areas, and watch the miniature derby race.
Join the guided Walking Safari along the forest perimeter course for a closer look at herbivore habitats including zebras, camels, and giraffes from a 3 m-high terrace. Available mid-March to November. Fee of 600 JPY per person (ages 4 and up) applies.
The landmarks, rooms, and views travelers on Fuji Safari Park tours remember — all visible on a single visit.
Japan's only safari bus with a full wire-mesh ceiling, allowing lions and bears to scale directly overhead during a 50–60 minute carnivore tour — riders can observe paw pads and feel the animals breathing.
A seven-section driving loop spanning 740,000 sq m of open habitat where lions, Amur tigers, cheetahs, and leopards roam freely — the entire circuit at 850 m altitude with Mt. Fuji visible on clear days.
A walk-through animal contact area covering kangaroos, capybaras, rabbits, cats, dogs, and a miniature derby racing track — visitors can hand-feed most species without barriers.
A 3 m-high elevated terrace along the safari perimeter fence open mid-March to November, where zebras, camels, and giraffes pass within touching distance of a guided walking group.
An after-dark seasonal experience (mid-April through October on weekends; daily in summer) in which the Safari Zone is illuminated and nocturnal carnivore behaviors — rarely observed by day — become visible.
Every Fuji Safari Park tour side-by-side — duration, what's included, how you redeem.
| Experience | From | Duration | Transfers | Pickup | Lunch | Tax inc. | Free cancel. | Price | |
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Skip-the-line Most popular
Private Safari at Rhino and Lion Park and Visit Wonder Caves
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— | 6 hr | — | — | — | — | ✓ | $88 | Book → |
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Standard Entry
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
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— | 5 hr | — | ✓ Hotel pickup | — | — | ✓ | $37 | Book → |
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Guided Experience
Captivating Safari Lion Park Experience (Half Day Guided Tour)
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— | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | $116 | Book → |
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Premium Combo
Half Day Lion and Safari Park Tour
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— | 4 hr | ✓ AC van | — | — | — | ✓ | $122 | Book → |
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Luxury / Private
The Rocky Mountain National Park Safari Tour
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— | 3 hr | — | — | — | — | ✓ | $130 | Book → |
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2255-27 Fujiwara, Suyama, Susono-shi, Shizuoka 410-1231
Primary meeting point; Jungle Bus ticket desk is immediately adjacent
Open in Google MapsTokaido Shinkansen to Mishima Station, then local bus (Mishima Station to fuji safari park, approx. 60 min). Or Tokaido Line to Gotemba Station, then Fujikyu bus every 2 hours (35 min, 880 JPY one way).
Take the Tomei Expressway from Tokyo toward Nagoya; exit at Susono IC (10 km, approx. 15 min to park). Ample free parking on site.
Take the Shin-Tomei Expressway; exit at Shin-Fuji IC (18 km, approx. 30 min to park).
Fuji safari park sits at 850 m altitude, so temperatures are noticeably cooler than central Shizuoka even in summer — a light layer is advisable. Closed-toe shoes are recommended for the Interaction Zone and Walking Safari. No formal dress code applies for the vehicle-based safari tour.
Standard bags and backpacks are welcome throughout fuji safari park. Bags are not routinely screened, but staff may inspect items before boarding the Jungle Bus or Super Jungle Bus. Oversized luggage and hard-shell suitcases should be left in your vehicle or the car park area.
Personal photography and video are welcomed throughout the park, including inside the Safari Zone vehicle tour and on the Jungle Bus. Flash photography toward animals is discouraged. Drone flight is prohibited. Baby animal photo sessions in the Interaction Zone may require a separate fee and reservation at the front desk.
The vehicle-based safari tour is fully accessible for visitors who cannot walk long distances, as it can be completed from a personal car or the Jungle Bus. The Interaction Zone has paved walkways. Visitors using wheelchairs should contact the park in advance at +81-55-998-1311 to confirm Jungle Bus boarding assistance. Designated accessible parking spaces are available at the main car park.
Mobile phones are permitted throughout fuji safari park and on all bus tours. Free Wi-Fi is available in the main entrance building. Charging facilities are limited, so visitors should arrive with a fully charged device. The MySAFARI app supports digital admission tickets for convenient contactless entry.
Fuji safari park is tailored for families: children aged 4 and above have a dedicated ticket price, and the Interaction Zone features kangaroos, capybaras, rabbits, cats, and dogs that can be hand-fed. The miniature derby race in the petting zone is a popular highlight for young children. The Super Jungle Bus, where bears and lions climb onto a mesh ceiling overhead, is considered the top family activity in this Shizuoka wildlife park.
Multiple dining options are available inside the park, including a restaurant and snack stalls serving Japanese curry, ramen, soft-serve ice cream, and seasonal dishes. Outside food may be consumed in designated picnic areas. Vending machines for drinks are stationed throughout the grounds. Animal feeding food (meat for carnivores, vegetables for herbivores) is sold inside the park and cannot be brought in from outside.
Personal pets are not permitted inside fuji safari park, including the car park area, with the exception of certified assistance dogs. This policy is in place to protect the welfare of the approximately 900 resident animals. Pet-friendly accommodation is available in nearby Gotemba.
Fuji safari park operates night safaris on weekends and national holidays from mid-April through October, and daily throughout summer. The night safari is a separate experience from the daytime tour and allows visitors to observe nocturnal behavior of lions and Amur tigers. The park opened in 1980 and its site spans the equivalent of 16 Tokyo Domes, making it one of the largest such facilities in Japan.
2255-27 Fujiwara, Suyama, Susono-shi, Shizuoka 410-1231
Primary meeting point; Jungle Bus ticket desk is immediately adjacent
Get directionsInside main car park, adjacent to toll gates
Displays real-time Jungle Bus availability; useful rendezvous for groups
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How crowds, weather, and events shift across the year.
Cherry blossom season brings pleasant temperatures and the Walking Safari reopens from mid-March; weekdays see moderate crowds.
Night safari operates daily in summer alongside the daytime tour, offering two experiences in one visit; mornings are cooler at altitude.
Autumn foliage frames the Mt. Fuji backdrop; Walking Safari runs until November; crowds taper after mid-October.
Daytime hours shorten (10:00–15:30 from December); park closes for about five days in early February for maintenance; snow on Mt. Fuji creates dramatic scenery.
Small details that turn a good visit into a great one.
Jungle Bus and Super Jungle Bus tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the Information Desk near the toll gate; they frequently sell out by mid-morning on weekends and public holidays.
Registering for the park's MySAFARI advance ticket service reduces the adult entry fee from 3,200 JPY to 2,700 JPY — a 500 JPY saving per person — but note that advance tickets are non-refundable.
Touring the Safari Zone in your personal vehicle lets you linger at enclosures without a fixed bus schedule, though any damage caused by animals to the vehicle is not covered by the park.
Morning is the most active period for carnivores such as lions and Amur tigers; the first safari loop of the day consistently provides better sightings than afternoon visits.
The park sits at 850 m above sea level on the southern slopes of Mt. Fuji, making it several degrees cooler than surrounding lowland cities — even in July a light jacket is useful before noon.
From mid-April through October, the Night Safari runs on weekends and national holidays, and daily in summer; combining a daytime and evening visit on the same day offers a completely different behavioral view of the carnivores.
Non-bookable sights within a short walk — free to visit, easy to pair.
One of Japan's largest outlet malls with over 290 stores and direct Mt. Fuji views.
Accessible trailhead and viewpoint on the eastern flank of Mt. Fuji at approximately 2,000 m altitude.
Shinto shrine at the base of Mt. Fuji, connected to the ancient Sengen worship tradition of the mountain.
Year-round amusement and adventure park on the Mt. Fuji slopes, popular with families.
Flexible, no hidden fees.
Electronic tickets purchased via the MySAFARI advance ticket service (3,200 JPY for adults) cannot be refunded or amended after purchase, so purchase on the day of your visit if plans are uncertain. Tickets are valid for a single entry within 90 days of purchase.
Hand-picked options within walking distance — pick a district for vibe, or a specific hotel for convenience.
4.5-star resort with Mt. Fuji views, indoor and outdoor onsen, and manicured gardens.
Business hotel near Susono IC with free parking, restaurant, and straightforward access to the park.
Modern hotel with free self-parking and 24-hour front desk, well-placed for an early-morning departure to the park.
Resort-style property with hot-spring baths, garden, and free train station pick-up.
Fuji safari park is open daily from 09:00 to 16:30 (last entry before close). Hours are shorter in late autumn and winter, so the 09:00–16:30 schedule applies from March 11 through October 31.
Adult admission (high school age and above) to fuji safari park costs 3,200 JPY, which covers both the Safari Zone and the Interaction Zone. Children aged 4 to junior high school pay 2,000 JPY, and seniors aged 65 and above pay 2,500 JPY. Additional fees apply for Jungle Bus and Super Jungle Bus tours.
Take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Mishima Station, then a local bus to the park (approximately 60 minutes). Alternatively, travel to Gotemba Station on the JR Gotemba Line and take the Fujikyu bus every two hours — a 35-minute ride costing 880 JPY one way.
Yes. Driving your own car through the Safari Zone is one of the most popular ways to experience this Shizuoka safari destination. Staff are on hand to assist, but visitors should note that any damage caused by animals to personal vehicles is not covered by the park.
The Super Jungle Bus features a wire-mesh ceiling as well as mesh windows, allowing bears and lions to climb directly overhead during the 50–60 minute tour. It is the only bus of its kind in Japan and lets riders observe animal behaviors — including close-up paw pads and facial expressions — from an angle rarely possible elsewhere.
Fuji safari park is open 365 days under normal conditions, with one annual maintenance closure lasting approximately five days in early February (for 2026, this was February 2–6). No weekly closure day applies.
The vehicle-based Safari Zone tour can be completed by visitors with mobility limitations from a personal car or the Jungle Bus, and paved paths run through the Interaction Zone. Visitors using wheelchairs are encouraged to call +81-55-998-1311 in advance to confirm Jungle Bus boarding assistance.
Bring a light jacket (the park sits at 850 m altitude), closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent for the Walking Safari, and a fully charged smartphone if using a MySAFARI digital ticket. Cash or an IC card is useful for Jungle Bus tickets and animal feeding food.
This wildlife park in Susono is one of the most family-oriented safari attractions in Japan, with a dedicated Interaction Zone where young children can hand-feed kangaroos, capybaras, and rabbits, as well as a miniature derby race and petting areas for cats, dogs, and rabbits.
Registering with the park's MySAFARI advance ticket service reduces the adult admission fee from 3,200 JPY to 2,700 JPY. However, advance e-tickets are non-refundable and non-amendable after purchase, so it is safest to purchase on the day of your visit if plans may change.
Multiple on-site dining options serve Japanese curry, ramen, soft-serve ice cream, and seasonal specials. Vending machines are positioned throughout the grounds. Animal feeding food (meat for carnivores, vegetables for herbivores) is purchased inside the park; outside food is permitted in picnic areas but not in designated feeding zones.
Gotemba Premium Outlets (about 15 minutes by car) is a natural pairing — it is one of Japan's largest outlet malls with direct Mt. Fuji views. Grinpa Amusement Park is another family-friendly option around 20 minutes away on the Mt. Fuji slopes. For a cultural stop, Suyama Sengen Shrine is roughly 10 minutes by car.
