Tohoku Safari Park: A Wild Adventure
Get up close with wildlife from around the globe at Tohoku Safari Park, offering a unique drive-through experience in Fukushima.
Experience a drive on the wild side at Tohoku Safari Park, where you can encounter lions, tigers, giraffes, and elephants roaming freely. Located in Nihonmatsu, Fukushima, this park offers close encounters with animals from around the world, along with entertaining animal shows.
A brief summary to Tohoku Safari Park
- 一番地 Sawamatsukura, Nihommatsu, Sawamatsukura, Fukushima, 964-0088, JP
- +81243-24-2336
- Visit website
- Monday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Thursday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Friday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Saturday 9 am-5 pm
- Sunday 9 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Purchase food at the gate to feed the herbivores in the free-range area for a more interactive experience.
- Check the schedule for animal shows upon arrival to plan your visit around the performances.
- Consider renting a safari car to avoid potential damage to your own vehicle from curious animals.
- Be aware that the Ebisu Circuit is nearby, so you may hear some noise from the racetrack.
Getting There
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Car
From the Nihonmatsu Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway, the park is approximately a 25-minute drive. Follow the signs for Tohoku Safari Park. Parking is available at the park. Parking for standard car is 2,300 yen.
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Public Transport
From JR Nihonmatsu Station, take a Fukushima Kotsu bus bound for Shiozawa Onsen. The bus ride takes about 20 minutes, and there are approximately four buses per day. Check the bus schedule in advance. From the bus stop, it is a short walk to the park entrance. Bus fare is approximately 500 yen.
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