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North Safari Sapporo (couple trip)

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How Couple-Friendly is North Safari Sapporo?

79%Couple-Friendly
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What makes it 79% Couple-Friendly: The park offers hand-in-hand walks among kangaroos, shared giraffe breakfasts and glamping tents for novelty romance, but muddy forest paths and strong animal smells reduce elegance, suiting adventurous rather than laid-back couples.

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Positives:

  • Up-Close Encounters: Most petting and feeding corners are included in admission, letting you bond with animals safely.
  • Free Shuttle Access: Catch the free shuttle from Jozankei Onsen or main parking lot for easy park entry.

Challenges:

  • Cash Only: Most feeding machines and token kiosks accept only coins; bring small yen coins.
  • Advance Booking: Some premium experiences like giraffe breakfast fill up quickly; reserve online early.
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What is North Safari Sapporo?

  • A wildlife park and interactive zoo located in a forested area on the outskirts of Sapporo, blending natural woodlands with curated animal habitats
  • A living collection of exotic and native species, ranging from large mammals such as tigers and giraffes to smaller reptiles, porcupines and various bird species
  • A zoological facility built around open-air enclosures, walk-through habitats and interactive exhibit designs incorporating petting and feeding stations

What is so special about North Safari Sapporo for couple trip?

  1. Hand-feed kangaroos and offer meat to lions
  2. Book a romantic giraffe breakfast in advance
  3. Enjoy free winter sports and animal interactions
  4. Bring yen coins for feeding machines and tokens

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Couples can explore key animal encounters and enjoy a casual meal without feeling rushed.

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Couple-Friendly Activities in North Safari Sapporo

Jungle & Southern Hemisphere Walk:

Stroll among giraffes, zebras, kangaroos and capybaras in open habitats.

Tip: Buy kangaroo feed (100 yen/treat) at the zone entrance to hand-feed them up close.

Breakfast with Giraffes:

Dine beside giraffes as they eat from your table.

Tip: Book at least two weeks in advance; meet at 9 AM at the giraffe deck.

Chinju Fureai Corner Snake Wrap:

Drape a nonvenomous snake over your shoulders for a photo-op.

Tip: Go early to avoid the midday crowd and ask the handler for a brief safety demo.

Lion Direct Feeding:

Offer a slab of meat to lions from behind a protective barrier.

Tip: Purchase meat tokens (500 yen) at the lion zone kiosk and watch their feeding cues.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to North Safari Sapporo

  1. Arrive Early: Get to the park at opening (10 AM) to avoid lines at popular feeding spots.
  2. Map Your Route: Start with indoor reptile and snake corners, then loop out to the open-air Jungle Zone.
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Reviews of North Safari Sapporo

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Melissa Rodermund

Melissa Rodermund

Aug 2025

#FreePepper Seals are social animals, typically living in large colonies. In their natural habitat, seals swim up to 50 miles a day, dive deep for food, and engage with their environment in a way that a small cage can never allow. Instead, Pepper is forced to pass her days confined in a small cage, a mere fraction of her natural habitat.

Elijah Stanton

Elijah Stanton

Jul 2025

This safari is incredibly affordable and never feels overcrowded, which makes for a really enjoyable visit. Make sure to bring yen with you since most of the feeding stations only take coins. You can feed almost every animal for just 100 yen, and the bigger attractions are 500 yen with set times. There are a lot of chances to get up close and personal with the animals, which is rare at most place...

Lilybelle Hu

Lilybelle Hu

Jul 2025

Ok I’m going to write something that should help everyone this summer. I unfortunately took the bus to the Toyotaki kaikan stop and there’s a sign saying to call the shuttle, and I didn’t pay for making calls. The website says there’s a shuttle on the weekend and holidays and summer every 15min, so I stood at the stop and waited in the sun for 50min, but didn’t see any shuttle come by. So I gave u...

dizijoyjoy

dizijoyjoy

Jun 2025

The shuttle bus driver was very nice!! He fetched me when I was about to walk in due to unable to call the hotline and just nice he drove out. And also when I left he went the extra mile to fetch me to Ainu Cultural Centre at Koganeyu area. The safari was very nice. Petted and fed some animals and the capybara was very cute!!

Man Lui

Man Lui

Jul 2024

I went just now and I would totally not recommend it. Anyone can obviously see that this is animal abuse. The birds were tied up to wooden blocks to stay all day and so were the dogs. There was barely any staff supervising and we were basically allowed to do anything we wanted, which frankly seemed a bit suspicious and casual. This is honestly such a disturbing and evil hearted place. please do no...

When is the best time to visit North Safari Sapporo (Sapporo, Japan)?

In winter (Jan–Mar), add snow tubing or dog sledding on site for free; animals often stay active in crisp weather.

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Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Admission (2 adults)JPY 3,800
Kangaroo feed (2 treats)JPY 200
Lion feeding tokenJPY 500
Park lunch for twoJPY 2,000
Total EstimatedJPY 6,500

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Map of North Safari Sapporo

Address: 469-1 Toyotaki, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 061-2273, Japan

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About North Safari Sapporo

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

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