13 Best Zoos and Safari Parks from Tokyo

The capybaras soaking in a hot bath at Izu Shaboten Zoo are the winter photo everyone’s after, and the zoo pairs neatly with Mt Omuro and the Jogasaki coast. Fuji Safari Park and Gunma Safari Park let you drive or ride a bus through the animal zones instead.

1.Izu Shaboten Zoo Ticket in Shizuoka

Meet capybaras, red pandas and free-roaming birds at Izu Shaboten Zoo, with cactus gardens, feeding encounters and a seasonal capybara bath.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“After purchasing, you'll need to exchange your voucher for a physical ticket at the ticket counter. Please do not press any buttons on the voucher yourself; follow the instructions provided by the ticket agent. There are many animals in the park that you can feed,…”

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2.Izu: Mt. Omuro & Cactus Animal Park & Jogasaki Coast & Kadowaki Suspension Bridge Day Trip (Includes Sea View Train Experience)

Review of an Izu day trip from Tokyo, with Mt. Omuro, capybaras, a short coastal train ride, Jogasaki Coast, and practical advice on costs and timing.

★ 4.8

“Brother Liu Yunfu is very professional. The itinerary order is adjusted according to the conditions of the day. Unfortunately, it was cloudy that day, so the sea was not blue enough, and Mount Omuro was foggy. Also, the travel time to and from Izu is…”

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4.Izu Atami: Mount Omuro (including cable car)/Cactus Zoo & Jogasaki Coast & Kadowaki Suspension Bridge Day Tour (Small Group with complimentary Sea View Train Ticket)

Explore Mount Omuro, Jogasaki Coast, and Ito on an 11-hour Izu tour from Tokyo, with a chairlift, sea views, and practical booking advice.

★ 4.8

“I chose this itinerary because I wanted to spend more time at Kawazu-zakura. Other Kawazu-zakura tours only allowed for less than two hours before leaving. This itinerary also includes the Izu Ocean View Train, and you can start exploring right after getting off the train.…”

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5.Must-Do for Families: Fuji Safari Park x Oshino Hakkai x Oishi Park | See Animals Up Close – Day Trip to Mount Fuji (From Tokyo)

Visit Fuji Safari Park, Oshino Hakkai, and Oishi Park on a family-friendly Tokyo day trip, with animal encounters, spring water, and Mount Fuji views.

★ 4.4

“It was a great trip, and our guide and driver, Takada, was very dedicated and responsible. He even proactively helped us take photos. Overall, it was excellent. Although the journey was a bit long, the car was quite comfortable.”

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6.Gunma Safari Park Ticket

Get close to lions, tigers, zebras and more at Gunma Safari Park, with self-drive routes, feeding options, family facilities and practical planning tips.

★ 4.6

“It was a Saturday, but it was relatively empty, which was great. If you're going by car, I think it would be easier to get your ticket here. There was a booth where you could touch the animals, but you needed a numbered ticket to…”

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7.Nasu Safari Park Ticket

Get close to more than 70 animal species at Nasu Safari Park, with a safari bus, optional animal feeding, and practical tips on extra costs.

★ 4.5

“This is just the ticket. In fact, you still need to buy corresponding tickets according to the activities in it, such as taking the bus, self-driving tour, etc. There are relatively few areas that can be reached on foot.”

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8.Mount Fuji Parent-Child Day Trip: Fuji Safari Park & Lake Yamanaka Mount Fuji Scenic View & Oshino Hakkai (Chinese/English-speaking leader-Departing from Tokyo/Shinjuku)

Review this Fuji day trip from Tokyo, with safari animals, Lake Yamanaka views, Oshino Hakkai, costs, timing, and practical family tips.

★ 5.0

“The guide was wonderful, helpful and great with the kids. Super friendly and able to understand basic english. Communication through WhatsApp was a breeze. Highly recommend. We did this with 4 boys under the age of 11 and they loved it”

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9.Tokyo:Customizable Private Day Trip to Mt.Fuji & Safari Park

Discover Tokyo’s best day trip to Mt. Fuji with a customizable private tour. Enjoy scenic stops, wildlife, shopping, and stunning mountain views—all tailored for you.

★ 4.8

“Amazing trip with our guide Syed. Spontaneous, helpful , lots of knowledge of the Japanese culture . We really liked our trip a lot and adjusted our tour on the spot and he helped us to make us see as much as possible in the…”

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10.Fuji Safari Park, Oshino Hakkai, and Lake Kawaguchiko Oishi Park Flower Viewing Day Trip for Families (Round Trip from Tokyo Shinjuku)

Visit Fuji Safari Park, Oshino Hakkai, and Lake Kawaguchiko on a family-friendly day trip from Shinjuku, with transport and seasonal Fuji views.

★ 5.0

“we had an amazing day on this trip today, the meet up point was easy to find and the driver, Wen was easy to contact. We were fortunate to see Fuji on the drive there before spending the morning at the zoo, at around £16…”

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11.One-Day Tour of Fuji Safari Park, Oshino Hakkai, and Oishi Park

See Fuji Safari Park, Oshino Hakkai, and Lake Kawaguchi’s Oishi Park on a Shinjuku day tour, with animal encounters and Mount Fuji views.

★ 4.0

“Guide Tom was not in uniform, no company flag displayed at pick up point. He disappeared to the back of bus for journey home. He was helpful on arrival at Safari Park, great experience going in bus to feed animals”

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13.Izu Ocean View Day Trip: Jogasaki Coast & Ocean View Train & Mt. Omuro/Izu Cactus Zoo | Departure from Tokyo

Compare Mt. Omuro, the Izu ocean-view train and Jogasaki Coast on a small-group day trip from Tokyo, with practical timing and cost advice.

★ 5.0

“The driver was very skilled, and the attractions on the itinerary were all worth visiting. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great that day, so I couldn't see a clear view of Mt. Omuro...”

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