10 Best Zoos and Safari Parks in Kyushu

Kyushu Natural Animal Park, up on the Ajimu plateau in Oita, is a drive-through safari where a caged jungle bus lets you feed lions and bears with tongs through the bars. Kids love it, and most adults do too. It slots neatly into a Beppu and Yufuin day from Fukuoka.

3.Kyushu | Oita Kyushu Natural Animal Park/Beppu Sea Hell Hot Spring/Yufuin/Kinrin Lake Customized Chartered Day Tour

Review this private Kyushu day tour from Fukuoka, with flexible stops in Beppu and Yufuin, practical cost details, timing tips, and trade-offs.

★ 4.8

“Chartering a car with children makes things much easier, saving energy and time spent transferring and waiting for transportation over long distances, and the children are much happier. It's worth taking advantage of.”

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5.Yufuin no Mori Train Experience: Yufuin Onsen Town & Kyushu Zoo & Beppu Hells or Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine + Beppu Ropeway Tour

Compare a Yufuin no Mori day trip from Fukuoka, with Beppu’s hot springs, Yufuin’s lake and either a safari park or Dazaifu.

★ 4.8

“Thank you tour guide Lisa 💌💌💌💌💌 Beppu, Oita, and Yufuin were so much fun, Kumamoto and Oita in Kyushu are wonderful to travel through. Everyone can reach out to Lisa for their tours.”

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6.Oita: Yufuin & Kyushu Natural Animal Park & Umi Jigoku & Dazaifu & Beppu Ropeway Day Trip (From Fukuoka)

Compare Yufuin, Beppu’s hot springs and Kyushu Safari Park on a guided day trip from Fukuoka, with practical advice on timing, extra fees and value.

★ 4.8

“We joined the 9/7/115 (Kyushu Zoo) tour, and our guide, Mr. Zheng, was super friendly. He reminded us of important details when we boarded the bus, helped group members take photos at attractions, and even shared some life experiences. Most importantly, the meeting points were…”

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