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Amusement park

Himeji Central Park

姫路セントラルパーク

Himeji, Hyogo · Kansai

The verdict

Best for: Toddlers (2–4), Children (5–11), Tweens & teens, Adults

Plan for: about 6 hours — Day trip pairing with Himeji Castle

Signature attractions

  • Drive-through safari (1,200 animals, 190 species)
  • Walking safari
  • Sky safari aerial view
  • 35 amusement-park attractions incl. thrill rides
  • Summer pool / winter ice rink
Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Children (5–11), Tweens & teens, Adults
Thrill level
★★★★☆
Time needed
6h
Tickets
Combined ticket covers Safari Park, Amusement Park, and seasonal Pool (summer) or Ice Rink (winter); Safari Bus is an extra ~800 yen to enter the safari area without a car
Booking
Walk-up OK
English
★★☆☆☆
Indoor / outdoor
mixed
Confidence
Verified

Getting there: Shuttle bus (~30 min) from Himeji Station; Himeji is ~30-45 min from Osaka/Kobe by Sanyo Shinkansen or JR

Ticket strategy: Combined ticket covers Safari Park, Amusement Park, and seasonal Pool (summer) or Ice Rink (winter); Safari Bus is an extra ~800 yen to enter the safari area without a car

Summer heat: Drive-through safari is comfortable by car; amusement area and pool are outdoors - summer heat applies

Family facilities: Safari + amusement park combo; drive-through best done with a car or the safari bus