Himeji Central Park
Adresse
甲山3426 Umamicho Otsu, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2222, Japan
Pays
japan
Site web
https://www.central-park.co.jp/Horaires d'ouverture
Open daily (some seasonal closures); 10:00–17:00 (extended in summer)
Popularité
**🦁 Japan's Safari + Theme Park Hybrid | Near Himeji Castle** - **Drive-through safari** – One of Japan's few parks where you encounter lions and giraffes by car - **Amusement park + safari + water park** all in one venue - **Near Himeji Castle** – Japan's finest surviving feudal castle just 20 minutes away - **Beloved Kansai family destination** for wildlife encounters and rides - **Summer water park** adds an extra dimension during the hot months
Japan's Only Theme Park with a Drive-Through Safari
Himeji Central Park is a unique dual-concept park in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, that combines a traditional amusement park with one of Japan's few drive-through safari experiences. Set near the famous Himeji Castle (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the park offers an exciting day out for wildlife lovers and thrill seekers alike.
🦁 Safari Park
The safari zone is the park's star attraction:
- Drive-through safari – Board a special safari bus or drive your own car through enclosures with free-roaming animals
- Lions and tigers roaming in spacious natural enclosures
- Giraffes, zebras, and elephants in African-themed zones
- Bears and wolves in dedicated habitat areas
- Animal feeding experiences at designated stations
- Safari zone tour buses for those without their own vehicle
🎢 Amusement Park (Pleasureland)
The attached amusement park offers traditional rides:
- Roller coasters including family and thrill variants
- Ferris wheel with views over the Harima plain toward Himeji Castle
- Log flume and water rides for summer cooling
- Kids' zone with age-appropriate rides and attractions
- Horror house and seasonal special events
🌊 Summer Water Park
- Swimming pools and water slides open during summer months
- Wave pool for beach-style swimming experience
- Toddler pool areas for younger children
🌟 Why Visit
- One of Japan's only safari parks with drive-through animal encounters
- Lions, tigers, and giraffes in surprisingly naturalistic settings
- Himeji Castle nearby – UNESCO World Heritage Site just 20 minutes away
- All-in-one park combining wildlife, rides, and water attractions
- Family favourite in the Kansai and Chugoku regions