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HIMEJI CENTRAL PARK姫路セントラルパーク

A leisure complex with a safari park and an amusement park. It has a safari area where animals can be viewed from your own car, a bus, or a scenic ride; an amusement park with some of the Kansai region's top attractions; a summer resort pool (including a Dead Sea pool); and a winter indoor skating rink. It also offers animal feeding and petting experiences.

Access
From the north exit of JR Himeji Station, take the Shinki Bus bound for Himeji Central Park (fare: adults ¥590, children ¥300).

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Exterior of HIMEJI CENTRAL PARK
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Basic Information

HIMEJI CENTRAL PARK basic information
TypeZoo
LocationHyogo
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
OpenedUnconfirmed
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Safari Scenic Ride and Adventure Ride

    Tour the park's safari area in a dedicated vehicle or your own car. Source

  2. White Tiger and White Lion Feeding

    Feed the rare white big cats. Source

  3. Night Safari

    An evening event for observing the animals after dark. Source

  4. Meet the Baby Animals

    A program where you can interact with newborn animals. Source

Access

From the north exit of JR Himeji Station, take the Shinki Bus bound for Himeji Central Park (fare: adults ¥590, children ¥300). Address: 1434 Koya, Toyotomi-cho, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for HIMEJI CENTRAL PARK
HoursHours and closed days vary by month on an irregular schedule (e.g., 10:00–17:00 or 9:30–18:00). Admission ends one hour before closing. Check the operating calendar on the official site for the latest information before visiting. Source
AdmissionPattern A 1-day pass: adults ¥6,500 (regular ¥7,000), elementary students ¥4,500 (regular ¥4,900), preschoolers ¥2,300 (regular ¥2,500). A price revision is planned from July 18, 2026 (after the revision, the Pattern A 1-day pass for adults will be ¥7,000). Discounted rates are available for visitors with disabilities and one caregiver. Source

Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.

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FAQ

When is the park closed?
Closed days are irregular, so check the operating calendar on the official site. Source
Is there a safari-park-only ticket?
There is no safari-park-only ticket; you must buy the combined safari park and amusement park admission ticket. Source
Can I bring my pet?
Pets (dogs) are allowed only on the safari park drive-through course in your own car. They are not allowed in the walking safari. Source
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How much is parking?
Cars ¥1,200 (¥600 with an annual pass), buses ¥2,000, motorcycles ¥500. Source
Can I get there by local bus?
From the north exit of Himeji Station (JR and Sanyo Electric Railway), take the Shinki Bus bound for Himeji Central Park to the last stop, about 25 minutes. Adults ¥590, children ¥300. Source

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OJI ZOO ¥600 — — — 1
KOBE ANIMAL KINGDOM ¥2,400 10:00–17:00 — — —

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