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Kyushu Natural Animal Park African Safari

Home to over 1,400 animals representing approximately 70 species, everyone will have a chance to spot some of their favorite animals.

Located in Oita Prefecture , Kyushu Natural Animal Park African Safari gives visitors a chance to return to nature and immerse themselves in the wildlife of the African continent. Children and adults alike will enjoy the unique experiences of seeing, touching and feeding animals not typically found in your favorite zoos.

While Japan is home to several safari parks, Kyushu Natural Animal Park African Safari ranks among the largest ones. Home to over 1,400 animals representing approximately 70 species, everyone will have a chance to spot some of their favorite animals. At the core of the safari’s philosophy is the recreation of natural habitats for the animals to live in. As a result, the park contains six types of terrain including mountains, grassland, rocky areas, woodlands, waterfronts and sandy areas. Here, each species can live and socialize in ways similar to their natural environments. The park is divided into three types of experiences, depending on what you’re looking for: the Safari Zone, the Fureai Zone and the Jungle Bus.

Safari Zone and Fureai Zone

Photo by: PIXTA/コンチ Be aware that you are not permitted to open your windows during this portion of the park.

People bringing their own cars will be able to explore over 115 hectares of the Ajimu Kogen Highlands which is populated with lions, giraffes, rhinos, elephants and more. From the safety of your car, you’ll be able to observe the animals as they graze, sleep and eat in their habitats. Be aware that you are not permitted to open your windows during this portion of the park.

Although you can get fairly up close and personal with many of the animals in the Safari Zone, nothing beats being able to touch and interact with the animals. In the Fureai Zone, visitors will be able to get their hands on a variety of animals, including kangaroos, squirrel monkeys, hedgehogs and more.

Photo by: PIXTA/kai From the safety of the bus, visitors can feed the animals, and even the carnivores, like lions.

If you happen to come by bus and have no access to a car or are looking for a different kind of experience at the park, buy a ticket for the Jungle Bus. Riders will sit in a customized bus shaped and painted like wild animals and explore the Safari Zone. Open windows with metal bars installed will let you get very close to the animals while keeping you safe from unwanted encounters. From the safety of the bus, visitors can feed the animals, and even the carnivores, like lions, using a set of long tongs! Be aware that this popular attraction has a limited number of tickets available each day and is first come, first serve.

Things To Know

Hours and fees.

The park is open from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. from Mar 1 – Oct 31 and 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. from Nov 1 – Feb 28.

Admission for h igh school students and older is ¥2,600 for four-year-olds to junior high school students admission is ¥1,500 Jungle buses require an extra ticket.

How To Get There

From JR Beppu station, take the Kamenoi bus for 50 minutes to the park.

From the Oita Expressway, take the Beppu IC and follow signs for the park.

Where To Stay

• 2-2 Amama, Beppu-shi, Oita, 874-0005 Japan
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African Safari 九州自然動物公園 アフリカンサファリ

2-1755-1 Ajimu-machi Minamihata, Usa-shi, Oita-ken

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African Safari is one of Japan's biggest safari parks, home to about 70 species and 1,400 animals, including bison, deer, bears, lions, cheetahs, elephants, camels, rhinos, and giraffes.

Quick Facts

The petting zoo features has horses and guinea pigs

There are several themed restaurants throughout the park

How to Get There

Beppu Station can be reached by Limited Express Train from Hakata, Oita, Miyazaki, and Hitoyoshi as well as neighboring areas. From Beppu Station, take the Kamenoi Bus and get off at the park.

Traveling in the park

While you can view the animals roaming over the 115 hectares of land on the Ajimu Kogen highland, you need to do so from the safety of your car. If you don't come by car, you will need to ride in one of the park's animal-themed buses.

Safety first

Each enclosure is fitted with a security gate to ensure that animals cannot get out of their area to mix with other species. Park rangers also patrol the park in vans and provide strict instructions not to open any doors or windows of your car.

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Kyushu Natural Animal Park African Safari

Recreation of an ecological environment for wild animals in Kyushu!

The African Safari is the largest safari park in Japan where around 1400 animals of 70 species roam freely in its enormous area. The park is divided into two zones; the “Animal Zone” with its 6km safari road where visitors can get close to the animals from the “jungle bus” and the “Interacting Zone” where visitors can actually touch the animals.

The Animal Zone is divided into 7 sections (e.g., lions, tigers, herbivores). These zones make use of the varied topography of mountains, grasslands, and bodies of water to recreate environments close to the animals' natural habitat.

If you use your own car, you can take as many laps around the safari road as you like at your own pace, while the "jungle bus" provides fun guides and an opportunity to be at close range when animals approach for feeding. Each can offer an interesting experience in a different way. Of course, you must not get out of the vehicle or open the windows in both cases.

In the Interacting Zone, you can touch small animals like bunny rabbits, as well as kangaroos, guinea pigs, and squirrel monkeys.

• Animal Zone where visitors can see the animals roaming freely from the car.
• You can see at close the animals while feeding from the jungle bus.
• You must not get out the car nor open the door due for safety reasons.
• Wear warm clothes for the jungle bus ride in winter.
• Visitors can touch animals in the interacting zone.

Recreation of an ecological environment for wild animals in Kyushu’s natural land.

Jungle bus (1,100 yen for 50 minutes ride) run through the courses while feeding lions, elephants, camels, etc.

Visitors can see the animals at close range from the jungle bus when they are feeding.

It is exciting to see the animals roaming freely in a natural environment instead of inside cages.

Interacting Zone will let you touch cute small animals like guinea pigs and bunnies.

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來北九州一定要來「九州自然動物園」可以大人與小孩一同體驗搭乘叢林巴士可以跟獅子、黑熊、大象⋯等近距離的餵食跟接觸哦～，九州自然動物園的園區很大～，感覺就好像來到非洲大草原的感覺，以前都是在動物園遠遠的看，原來這次做著叢林巴士跟這些動物近距離接觸時，其實～有種冒險的精神～在喂食動物時～也讓人有種興奮外加驚喜的感覺～後來這群小朋友離開始時還依依不捨地對這群動物們說bye bye 😆👍👏期待下次見哦

在這餵食獅子、大象、黑熊，還可以看到生活在草原的長頸鹿、犀牛、斑馬等動物，絕對是自由行必排的親子行程哦~~

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Kyushu Natural Animal Park African Safari: Home to over 1,400 animals

Located in  Oita Prefecture , Kyushu Natural Animal Park African Safari gives visitors a chance to return to nature and immerse themselves in the wildlife of the African continent. Children and adults alike will enjoy the unique experiences of seeing, touching and feeding animals not typically found in your favorite zoos.

While Japan is home to several safari parks, Kyushu Natural Animal Park African Safari ranks among the largest ones. Home to over 1,400 animals representing approximately 70 species, everyone will have a chance to spot some of their favorite animals. At the core of the safari’s philosophy is the recreation of natural habitats for the animals to live in. As a result, the park contains six types of terrain including mountains, grassland, rocky areas, woodlands, waterfronts and sandy areas. Here, each species can live and socialize in ways similar to their natural environments. The park is divided into three types of experiences, depending on what you’re looking for: the Safari Zone, the Fureai Zone and the Jungle Bus.

Safari Zone and Fureai Zone

People bringing their own cars will be able to explore over 115 hectares of the Ajimu Kogen Highlands which is populated with lions, giraffes, rhinos, elephants and more. From the safety of your car, you’ll be able to observe the animals as they graze, sleep and eat in their habitats. Be aware that you are not permitted to open your windows during this portion of the park.

Although you can get fairly up close and personal with many of the animals in the Safari Zone, nothing beats being able to touch and interact with the animals. In the Fureai Zone, visitors will be able to get their hands on a variety of animals, including kangaroos, squirrel monkeys, hedgehogs and more.

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Kyushu Wildlife Park African Safari

• Location 2-1755-1 Minamihata, Ajimu-cho, Usa-shi, Oita Prefecture Prices Admission fee (during regular business hours) Adult (high school and older) 2,600 yen Child (4 years old to middle school) 1,500 yen Other detailed fee details https://africansafari.co.jp/information/

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An ecological observation bus “Jungle bus” runs through the prairie where animals are living freely, giving us an opportunity to witness their world right in front of our eyes! We can pet kangaroos in the area “Kangaroo Fureai no Mori”, and “Dog Salon” is also popular with visitors!

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African Safari - Kyushu Natural Zoological Park Address: 2-1755-1 Minamihata, Ajimu town, Usa city, Oita tel.: 0978-48-2331 Opening hours: 9:00~16:30 (March~October) / 10:00~16:00 (November~February) Closed: Open all year round (Open on rainny days as well) Entrance fees: Adults (over Highschool students) ¥2,600, Children (4 years old ~ Junior highschool student) ¥1,500 Jungle bus ticket / Adults (over Highschool students) ¥1,300, Children (4 years old ~ Junior highschool student) ¥1,000 http://www.africansafari.co.jp/

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Observe wild animals at Japan's largest safari park

One of Japan’s largest safari parks spread across vast grasslands. There is an animal zone where you can observe animals from inside the car and a petting zone where you can touch small animals (Deai no Mura). In the animal zone, lions, herbivores, bears, mountain animals and other animals are arranged in each section so that you can enjoy seeing them as they are. In the petting zone, you can directly touch animals such as kangaroos, squirrel monkeys, hedgehogs and guinea pigs, so it is very popular among small children. Various events are held in the park, but the popular one is the jungle bus (Charge). You can feed wild animals directly on a jungle bus shaped like a lion or an elephant. This is a great opportunity to observe lions, elephants and other animals that are not normally accessible. Feel the impact of the big animals that appear in front of you through the bus cage. Also, depending on the season, you can hold a baby tiger or lion and take a commemorative photo at the (Limited duration and age) event, or you can experience making bread in the shape of an animal by making a reservation on the Internet at the (There is a charge for both.) event, etc., it will surely become a memory of your trip. Go to the vast safari park where you can see animals in nature to your heart’s content.

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The 10 Best Zoos You Must Visit in Kyushu, Japan

Elephant, Giraffe, and Lion. Everyone loves animals! What is your favorite one? Today, I’m going to introduce 10 zoos in Kyushu area, from Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Oita, Kumamoto and Kagoshima.

1. Nagasaki Bio Park

If you are looking for a zoo where you can actually get closer to animals and pet them with your own hands, this is a great place to go.

Their animals live freely here and you’ll see monkeys walking around and you get to feed hippos. Capybara is one of the popular animals here. The way they take a bath is very adorable!

2. Itozu no Mori Zoological park

A big scale nature in a city! In this place, not only you can meet animals but also plants from all over the world. The forest here is 100 % untouched by humans.

In “Madagascar world” area, you can meet animals which are endangered species. One day might not be enough time!

3. Miyazaki City phoenix Zoo

In this zoo in Miyazaki city, there are more than 80 kinds, total 1600 animals living here. They always have a special show, such as “Flying Flamingo” and “Walking with an elephant”. Highly recommend for families with children!

4. Takasaki Yama Shizen Dobutsuen

In this zoo in Oita, you get to see wild monkeys living there. There is a boss monkey, monkey families, baby monkeys. Even adults will get excited to see them.

Currently 1522 monkeys are living in the mountain and come down to the zoo area. Be aware not to make eye contacts, scare them, or do anything dangerous. Watch your belongings as well.

5. Piknika Kyowakoku

If you are looking for a place to enjoy with your family, this is the place. You can enjoy outdoor activities such as camping and BBQ.

In this park, there are 50 kinds and total 300 animals living here, so there are so many things to see. Your children will love this place!

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6. Aso Cuddly Minion

If you feel like just watching animals is not enough for you, I recommend this place. They have entertainment shows everyday with no extra charge!

Do you know a monkey called “Pan-kun”? He is a famous monkey on an animal TV show and he is from this zoo. “Animallusion” is a must-see show.

7. Kyushu Shizen Dobutsu Koen African Safari

They have a petting zoo area, so you can get really close to animals. There is a cat salon where cats from all over the world gathered. With an extra charge, you can get on “Jungle bus”.

It’s like a safari bus and you can see animals living there freely.

8. Kujyukyu Shima Dobutsu En Mori Kirara

Recently they opened a building for penguins. There is a big aquarium and you get to see penguins swimming, which is built under the ceiling. So it looks like penguins are flying!

9. Takeo Ureno Meruhen Mura

There are many small animals in this zoo. In Dobustu land area, you can feed animals such as rabbits, goats, and squirrels. You can enjoy a relaxing time.

10. Kurume shi Chorui center

This is a very unique place. 90 % of animals here are birds. More than 76 kinds of birds are living here. You can find new discoveries about birds and it is very fun!

Enjoying seeing animals in Kyushu!

Here are top 10 zoos in Kyushu area. Each one is very unique and you’ll have a great time at any place. Enjoy!

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You can drive from one end of Ikijima to the other in about twenty minutes. The narrow roads twist either along the coastline, between fishing villages, or bend back upon themselves into the hills, connecting farms in the interior. I don’t think there is a road on this island that is more than two lanes. Many are single, meaning you need to keep your eyes on the roadside mirrors to watch for oncoming traffic around the corner. I estimate about 90 percent of the vehicles on the island are kei cars .

So, after four months of not going anywhere I was a little freaked at the thought of driving a few hours across Kyushu in a seven seater van!

After a surprisingly snowy winter, northern Kyushu warmed to above twenty degrees this past weekend. We worked our way through the streets of the small city of Karatsu and into the Sefuri mountain range. This relatively low range is full of hot springs and cups the western edge of the Tsukushi Plain, the largest on Kyushu and historical source of wealth for daimyo that controlled what is currently known as Saga prefecture. Once we made it to the plain we got onto the expressway and zoomed through the semi-urban sprawl of Saga and Fukuoka prefectures before climbing up into the high mountains of Oita prefecture, just north of Mt Kuju, the tallest peak on Kyushu at 1788 meters.

The foliage was a dried out yellow and brown, except where the cedars turned red, pregnant with pollen. My wife sat in the passenger seat, teared up and sniffling from allergies while the kids were in the back staring at iPads in their laps, missing the mountainous scenery zooming by. I had to slow down since the curves of the highway became sharper and there were still patches of snow here and there.

Finally exiting the highway we wended our way down into the mountain town of Yufuin. This resort town is a popular destination for its hot springs and views of the imposing Yufu Mountain (由布岳), a two-peaked volcano that at sometime in the past erupted, changing the surrounding landscape into rugged hills covered in low grasses. The terrain around here is so treacherous that the Japan Ground Self Defense Forces have a massive training ground here for field maneuvers and tank driving.

We would stay here in the evening, but in the meantime would forge on… to AFRICA! A few minutes drive past Yufuin takes you to a safari park where you can feed lions and tigers and bears through the caged windows of a safari bus, or sit inside a nice cozy mansion and pet lap dogs and cats. Whichever you prefer! My kids did both. I took pictures. See the African Safari gallery on Flickr →

Since we had about as much animal fur as my allergies could handle, we escaped the safari park and continued eastward to Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, which sits high above Beppu Bay. We made it to the other side of Kyushu!

Before it got dark we turned around and headed back to Yufuin. Thirty minutes of driving through narrow twisty roads had me thinking of Iki once again. However, here the drop-offs were much steeper, and the forest was imposing. The trees had shed all their leaves and it felt like we were driving through Halloween.

Back on the valley floor in Yufuin we were safe, with a beautiful view of Yufu Mountain during the Golden Hour. Before dinner I slipped into the outdoor hot spring. All alone I could look up and admire the double-peak. As the sun went down, a shadow moved up the mountainside. The pool was surrounded by large stones, artfully placed. Directly in the line of sight of Yufu mountain was a tall rock with two points. I smiled at this, and then went inside for dinner and relaxation after a long day of driving.

The next morning, after having not slept well , I rose early to watch the sun come up over the mountain. The shades of blue the mountain cycles through during the winter sunrise are myriad. After a hearty breakfast, we walked around downtown. There were not very many people at all, but we did see a draft horse gallop down the street . After eating some fancy donuts, we loaded up the van to drive back across Kyushu. It was 23 degrees, an unusually warm February day. We took our time, stopping at parks along the way, before dropping off the vehicle in Karatsu and catching the late boat back to Iki. It felt good to be on the road again, to stretch our legs more than the 20 mins we have been limited to on the island.

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Bus Timetable

Please take a bus #41

• As of July 1, 2021
• Bus with special bus poster will run for this route, however, alternative bus may be used during regular maintenance/inspection period.
• Special timetable may be implemented during summer vacation, year-end and new year period. Please call our Beppu office at 0977-23-0141 for detailed information.

Beppu western exit

Bus stop #2 at the Kannawa bus center

Timetable (Weekdays)

From beppu to safari.

Visiting the park from November to the end of February will be on board by 13:50.

From Safari to Beppu

Timetable (sat./sun./holidays).

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The one hour tour on the jungle bus and the chance to feed the animals was the highlight worth the long bus ride from beppu station to get there. Those kannawa jigoku hells are major tourist spots and their proprietors make the best of the generous supply of subterranean heat by adding.

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Use jungle bus you can feed animals and watch them very close.

African safari kyushu . And little animals like pony kangaroohedgehoglive in the african safari. However in african safari in oita prefecture of kyushu visitors are the ones who are kept in the cage. It wasnt just an african safari it also had small animals as well like cats rabbits ponies and puppies kind of like a petting zoo which was surprising. And there are no safari logos on the car to indicate they are owned by the safari. In the usual zoos the animals are kept in the enclosures or cages. Heres why dogs jump on you when you get home plus 49 other meanings behind what they do duration. African safari around 70 species and 1400 animals and birds live active lives in this approximately 115 m2 expanse of nature. Facts verse 1499832 views. See 278 reviews articles and 500 photos of african safari ranked no2 on tripadvisor among 53 attractions in usa. I mean in the open zoo concept the visitors travel in african safari via jungle bus or their own vehicle. This safari style zoological garden is among the largest in japan. Everyone enjoy this thrilling feeling. African safari is japans biggest safari park home to about 70 species and 1400 animals including bison deer bears lions cheetahs elephants gazelles camels. Beppu is most famous for its multitude of onsen hot spring baths and its jigoku boiling hot spring ponds in the kannawa section of the town. Here you can gain an incredible exciting view of the wildlife in the safari zone where you can see large wild animals from your car or the jungle bus.

Firstly we had a great experience in this safari using the safari bus see my recent review. African safari wildlife park beppu oita prefecture kyushu. There were many individual cars that drove inside the safari as well but i do believe these are privately owned cars as these cars are all different brands sizes models. You can drive your own car go into the zoono time limit. Just have a good time with your family or friends.

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