Theme Park · Himeji
Himeji Central Park 姫路セントラルパーク サファリ
Combined drive-through safari park and amusement park in the hills north of Himeji, with animal feeding experiences and rides.
HoursMon/Tue/Thu/Fri 10:00-17:00; Sat/Sun 10:00-18:00, 19:00-20:30
ClosedWednesdays
PriceAdult admission: ¥3,800
Getting thereHimeji Station (JR), then about 30 min by Shinki bus
Time neededHalf day
Best timeWeekdays in spring or autumn
AddressKodani Toyotomicho, Himeji, Hyogo 679-2121
Websitecentral-park.co.jp/safari
About
Himeji Central Park (Hime-Cen) pairs a safari park, where you drive your own car or ride a safari bus among lions, giraffes and rhinos, with a walk-through zone, an amusement park, a summer pool and a winter ice rink. Hand-feeding sessions for animals such as giraffes, hippos and red pandas are a big draw. It is about 30 minutes by bus from Himeji Station.
Highlights
- Drive-through safari with big cats and herbivores
- Hand-feeding experiences for giraffes and red pandas
- Walking safari area
- Amusement rides, summer pool and winter ice rink
Tips
- Without a car, use the safari bus (extra fee) or the Jungle Bus
- Feeding sessions are limited; arrive early
- Buses from Himeji Station run infrequently, so check the timetable
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