Safari-Style Zoo Where You Can Observe Wild Animals Up Close While in Your Car
About this spot
A safari-style zoo on expansive grounds spreading across the foothills of Mt. Fuji, where you can observe various animals including lions, tigers, and elephants in natural-like environments. In addition to driving through courses within the park, in the interaction zone you can also touch small animals directly, making it appealing for family enjoyment across its large scale.
Fireworks details
Name: 富士山すその阿波おどり
Date & time: 8/8 (Sat) Time TBA
Venue: 裾野市・裾野駅前中央商店街周辺
2026年8月8日に開催される、富士山の裾野に広がる街・裾野市の夏を彩る阿波おどりです。裾野駅前中央商店街を中心に、地元の連や近隣から集まった踊り手たちが「ヤットサー、ヤットヤット」の掛け声とともに練り歩きます。編笠に浴衣の女踊りのしなやかさと、法被姿の男踊りの力強さが商店街の通りで交差し、富士山麓ののどかな街に夏らしい熱気が広がります。
Tips
商店街沿いは開始前から見物客で賑わいます。良い場所で見たい場合は16時台には到着しておくと安心です。周辺道路は交通規制がかかるので公共交通機関の利用がおすすめです。
Tips
Approximately 20 minutes by car from the Gotemba direction. The park is spacious, so allow sufficient time for driving through. In summer, keep air conditioning on, and follow staff instructions for animal feeding and other activities.
Best time to visit
Allow approximately 2 hours. Early afternoon hours often allow good observation of animal activity.
Access & map
Susono, Shizuoka 410-1231, 2255-27 Suyama (Fujiwara)
Model course featuring this spot
Fuji Mountain Foothills Awa Odori All-Day Enjoyment Course 2026
Shizuoka
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