Fuji Safari Park

Publié le: 4 août 2026

Mis à jour le: 4 août 2026

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Fuji Safari Park — representative image, not a photograph of this location

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Fuji Safari Park (富士サファリパーク) is a 74-hectare drive-through wildlife park at the base of Mt. Fuji where visitors observe lions, tigers, cheetahs, elephants, and bears from vehicles that drive through enclosures. The park divides into Safari Zone (drive-through) and Interaction Zone (walk-through with feeding opportunities). The Safari Zone recreates African savanna and Asian forest environments where animals roam freely and approach vehicles — lions often rest directly beside cars, and giraffes extend their heads through bus windows for feeding (extra fee).

The park operates special safari buses with reinforced windows and mesh ceilings allowing animals to walk over the vehicle roof. Tigers and bears occasionally climb onto buses, creating thrilling close encounters. Private cars are also permitted but remain more separated from animals. The Mt. Fuji backdrop adds photographic appeal — though clouds often obscure the peak, clear mornings provide spectacular views of wildlife with Japan's sacred mountain rising behind.

Informations essentielles

Horaires d'ouverture

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (varies seasonally)

Fermé: Open year-round

Tarif d'entrée

¥3,200 adults (private car) | ¥2,000 children | Safari Bus additional ¥1,500

Meilleure saison

December–February (clearest Mt. Fuji views, 60% visibility)

Durée de visite

2.5–3.5 hours

Comment s'y rendre

Informations d'accès

Fuji Safari Park: 40-min bus from Mishima Station (¥1,450). Entry: ¥3,200 adults (private car), ¥2,000 children. Safari Bus: additional ¥1,500 (recommended for close encounters). Open 9:00–16:30 (varies seasonally). Visit duration: 2.5–3.5 hours (safari 60 min, interaction zone 90 min, feeding experiences 30 min). Parking: free. Combines well with Gotemba Premium Outlets (30-min drive, 210 stores).

Guide d'initié

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**Safari Bus vs private car:** Safari Bus (¥1,500 extra beyond entry fee) allows closer animal encounters — mesh reinforced windows prevent scratches while permitting animals to approach/touch bus. Guides provide Japanese commentary and stop for photo opportunities. Tigers and bears sometimes climb on roof (safe, bus is designed for this). Private car is ¥1,500 cheaper but keeps more distance from animals; convertibles/motorcycles/bikes prohibited. For full experience, Safari Bus justifies the premium. **Feeding experiences:** The Interaction Zone offers animal feeding (separate fees): giraffes (¥500, extend heads to eat from your hand, friendly), capybaras (¥300, docile and photogenic), kangaroos (¥300, hop freely in enclosed yard). Red Panda feeding (¥1,000, limited daily slots, reserve upon arrival) allows hand-feeding bamboo to extremely cute pandas. Total feeding cost: ¥2,000+ if doing all experiences — budget accordingly or prioritize favorites. **Mt. Fuji photo strategy:** The park's location on Fuji's southern slope provides potential for wildlife-with-Fuji background shots. Fuji visibility is 30% summer, 60% winter (best Dec–Feb). Arrive at 9:00 opening for clearest conditions before afternoon clouds. The Safari Zone's savanna area has fewer trees obstructing Fuji views. Use telephoto lens (200–400mm) to compress perspective and make Fuji appear larger behind animals. Cloudy-day strategy: focus on animal closeups rather than landscape shots — the safari experience remains excellent even without Fuji views.

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