■Fuji Safari Park

🐾 Spot Overview

Fuji Safari Park is one of Japan’s most exciting wildlife parks, located on the southern foothills of Mt. Fuji. Home to around 60 species and 800 animals living in spacious, natural-style habitats, the park offers a close‑up safari experience by car, Jungle Bus, or guided 4WD. Visitors can observe lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, and many more animals roaming freely. The Fureai (petting) Zone allows guests to meet smaller animals such as red pandas and hippos. With beautiful views of Mt. Fuji and a variety of tours, the park provides a fun and immersive wildlife adventure for all ages.
Official Site: fujisafari.co.jp

🌟 Highlights – Fuji Safari Park

  • Safari Zone Drive‑Through
    See lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and more roaming in natural‑style environments.
  • Jungle Bus Experience
    A mesh‑covered bus that lets you feed lions, bears, and herbivores safely from your seat.
  • Fureai (Petting) Zone
    Meet and feed smaller animals such as red pandas, hippos, and porcupines.
  • Mt. Fuji Views
    Enjoy scenic views of Mt. Fuji from various points in the park.
  • Seasonal Events & Baby Animals
    Frequent announcements of newborn animals and special tours.

💡 Useful Tips for Visitors

  • Weather impacts animal visibility—some animals may be off‑display due to conditions.
  • Safari tours vary (Jungle Bus, Super Jungle Bus, Navigation Car); some require reservations.
  • Allow 2–3 hours to fully enjoy both the Safari Zone and Fureai Zone.
  • Food & shopping available—restaurants and a large tax‑free shop for souvenirs.
  • Check operating hours—entry typically closes around 16:30.
  • Weekends can be busy—arrive early for popular tours.

🚐 Access from Shimizu Port (Hinode Pier)

1. Taxi / Private Transfer – Fastest & Most Direct

  • Travel time: approx. 60–70 minutes
  • Most convenient for cruise passengers with limited time.

2. Shuttle Bus → JR Shimizu Station → Train → Gotemba → Local Bus

  1. Shuttle Bus
    • Hinode Pier → JR Shimizu Station（10 min）
  2. JR Train
    • Shimizu → Gotemba Station（approx. 90-120 min）
  3. Local Bus
    • Gotemba Station → Fuji Safari Park（approx. 35–40 min）

Total: approx. 3hour
Not recommended for cruise passengers unless staying overnight.

📍 Location

Address: 2255-27 Fujiwara, Suyama, Susono-shi, Shizuoka
Located on the southern slopes of Mt. Fuji, near Gotemba.

Sights and Experience from Shimizu Port

■Shimizu Area
S-Pulse Dream Plaza (Shimizu Port), Shimizu　　Ryugeji Temple, Shimizu　　Seishintei Tea House, Shimizu Funakoshi Tsutsumi Park, Shizuoka, Shimizu　　Shimizu Ekimae Ginza Shopping Street, Shimizu　　Shimizu Fish Market, Riverside Market, Shimizu　　Shimizu Port Seamen’s Inn Museum”SUEHIRO”, Shimizu　　Minowa Inari Shrine, Shimizu　　Shimizuminato Jirocho Seika (Jirocho’s Birthplace), Shimizu　　Miho no Matsubara　　Nihondaira ( Yume-Terrace)　　Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan　　Nihondaira Ropeway　　Nippondaira Hotel　　Kunozan Toshogu Shrine　　Satta Pass　　Jiji-in Temple, Shizuoka　　▲Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art 【Long-Term Closure】
■Shizuoka Area
Oden Yokocho ( Aoba Yokocho), Shizuoka　　Shizuoka City Museum of History　　Shizuoka Gofuku-cho Shopping Street　　Shizuoka Hobby Square　　Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, Shizuoka　　Sumpu Castle Park, Shizuoka
■Eastern Shizuoka Area
Lake Ashi (Ashinoko)　　Hakone Area　　Owakudani Valley, Hakone　　Mishima Sky Walk　　Fuji Safari Park　　Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park, Gotemba　　Gotemba Premium Outlets, Gotemba　　Mt.Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka　　Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, Fuji-City　　Jinba Falls, Fujinomiya　　Lake Tanuki　　Shiraito Falls, Fujinomiya　　Taiseki-Ji Temple, Fujinomiya　　Obuchi-sasaba, Fuji-City
■Close to Mt.Fuji
Oshino Hakkai　　Lake Kawaguchi　　Lake Motosu　　Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba　　Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida　　Kitaguchihongu Fuji Sengenjinja, Fujiyoshida　　Narusawa Ice Cave　　Yurari Hot Springs （Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari）