Question 1

Can I get there by train?

Accepted Answer

The nearest station is Joshu-Tomioka on the Joshin Electric Railway, about 15 minutes away by taxi. From 1 August 2026 a free shuttle bus has run between Joshu-Tomioka Station and Gunma Safari Park, so please check the official website for the latest information.

Question 2

Is there a night safari?

Accepted Answer

Night safari bus tours are run, mainly on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. They are special tours letting you watch the animals from dusk into the night. Please see the official website for dates.

Question 3

What is the feeding bus tour?

Accepted Answer

It is a popular tour in which you ride an animal-shaped bus and feed the grazing animals and the lions directly from inside it. There are several courses, including the weekday-only Esa Bus plus and the weekend and holiday-only animal house tour. Prices start at around 1,800 yen per adult on top of admission, depending on the course.

Question 4

Can I book tickets in advance?

Accepted Answer

Discounted advance tickets can be bought online through the official website until 7 am on the day. Tours such as the feeding bus can also be booked in advance, at better prices than on the day.

Question 5

Can I drive my own car round the safari area?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can drive straight in and go round the safari area in your own car, seeing lions, tigers, giraffes and many other animals close up from inside the vehicle. There is also a walking safari zone where you can get out and watch the animals on foot.

Question 6

Are the opening hours the same all year?

Accepted Answer

They vary by season. In summer it is normally 9:30-17:00 (last admission 16:00), and in winter 9:30-16:30 (last admission 15:30). The exact hours for each day are on the calendar on the official website.

Question 7

Are there facilities children will enjoy?

Accepted Answer

There is the Fureai Park where you can meet small animals, and an amusement area with rides for younger children. The gem-digging Treasure Hunt is also popular with children.

Question 8

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Admission is 3,200 yen for adults (junior high school age and above), 1,600 yen for children (age 3 to elementary school) and 2,800 yen for those aged 65 and over. If you join a tour such as the animal feeding bus, a tour fee applies on top of admission.

Question 9

Can I see white tigers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gunma Safari Park has one of the largest groups of white tigers in Japan on permanent display. The Sumatran elephants, the only ones kept and displayed in Japan, are another highlight.

Question 10

Is it enjoyable on a rainy day?

Accepted Answer

You go round the safari in your own car or on a bus, so you can watch the animals from inside the vehicle even in the rain. Some activities are affected by the weather, so please check the official website in advance.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

There is a large car park and you can drive straight in. You enter the safari area in your own car.

Question 12

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Please check the official website (closures vary with the season and the weather).

Question 13

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Adults (junior high school age and above) 3,200 yen, children (age 3 to elementary school) 1,600 yen, age 65 and over 2,800 yen (tour fees such as the feeding bus are charged separately).

Question 14

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

Question 15

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Summer 9:30-17:00 (last admission 16:00); winter 9:30-16:30 (last admission 15:30). Hours vary by season, so please check the official website.

Question 16

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 15 minutes by taxi from Joshu-Tomioka Station on the Joshin Electric Railway (a free shuttle bus also runs from August 2026), or about 15 minutes by car from Tomioka IC on the Joshin-etsu Expressway.

Question 17

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

674 Okamoto, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture

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