Himeji Central Park.

resort that uniquely pairs a sweeping safari experience with a full-scale amusement park. Because admission covers both areas, you can easily experience a wide variety of activities in a single day. Explore the Safari Park The safari area allows you to observe over 1,000 animals from 150 different species living in expansive, free-roaming environments. It is split into distinct zones that let you get up close to the wildlife from multiple perspectives. Drive-Thru Safari: Drive your own vehicle or board a dedicated safari bus through the carnivore and herbivore zones to see lions, tigers, and cheetahs roaming without fences. Safari "Ride" Buses: For a thrilling encounter, you can reserve a spot on a cage-style bus ("Olivas") where zookeepers place meat on the sides or roof, drawing lions and white tigers right up to the windows. Walking Safari & Sky Safari: Take a winding, nature-rich walk to view rare white lions, white tigers, and playful capybaras. You can hand-feed giraffes and elephants, or board the Sky Safari—a unique three-tier aerial ropeway—to get a bird's-eye view of the elephants and rhinos roaming below. Child's Farm: A dedicated petting zoo area perfect for families, where younger visitors can safely interact with smaller, domestic animals. Brave the Amusement Park Rides The amusement park features more than 35 attractions, ranging from gentle, nostalgic family rides to intense, record-breaking roller coasters. Venus GP: Reopened in recent years, this legendary coaster is famous for hitting a massive 5.2G vertical loop, making it one of the most physically intense drops in Japan. Diavlo: A high-speed, suspended coaster where your feet dangle in mid-air, designed to give the sensation of being hurled through space. Family & Classic Attractions: Enjoy a panoramic view of the Harima mountain landscape from the BIG8 Ferris wheel (an 85-meter-tall giant that takes 18 minutes to complete a rotation), or take a ride on the double-decker Grand Carousel Pegasus. Enjoy Seasonal Highlights The park transforms with the weather, making it a highly rated year-round destination. Aquaria (Summer): One of Western Japan's largest resort pool complexes opens up, featuring a 260-meter lazy river, a beach-style wave pool, and five distinct water slides like the "Rocky River Run.