Miyagi Zao Fox Village

Before you go

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Opening hours

Summer 9:00-16:30 (last entry 16:00); winter 9:00-16:00 (last entry 15:30). Hours may change with sunset or bad weather. Open in the rain.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

Closed

Wednesdays (open on Wednesdays during the May holidays and Obon).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

Admission

Adults (junior high and above) 1,500 yen; elementary school children and younger free. Every child must be accompanied by at least one adult. Wheelchair users receive a discount (the amount is not listed).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

Getting there

About 20 min by car from Shiroishi-Zao Station or from Shiroishi IC. From October a local bus (Shiroishi-Zao Sanroku loop line, Takeya Kotsu) runs daily except Wednesdays.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

Parking

Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.

Payment

Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.

Accessibility

Strollers are not allowed (use a baby carrier). Wheelchairs and walkers cannot enter the free-roaming area; wheelchair users must come with a helper.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

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Address: 11-3 Kawarago, Fukuoka-Yatsumiya, Shiroishi, Miyagi

Official site: http://zao-fox-village.com/

Latest from the official site

• 13 Sept 2026シルバーウイークの営業についてJapanese only
• 23 Aug 20269月の休業日についてJapanese only
• 8 Aug 2026お盆は休まず営業しますJapanese only

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Location

Smaller pins are other spots nearby.

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Nearby spots

• No photo yetShiroishi CastleMiyagi9 km away (straight line)
• No photo yetMiyagi Zao Kokeshi MuseumMiyagi9 km away (straight line)
• No photo yetKami-no-yu public bath, Togatta OnsenMiyagi10 km away (straight line)
• Photo: Σ64 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 (resized)Zao Okama Crater LakeMiyagi13 km away (straight line)
• No photo yetZao Onsen Dai-rotenburo Open-air BathYamagata18 km away (straight line)

Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances. Some locations are approximate, so treat these distances as a rough guide.

Crowds

Crowd level

Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.

Best time to visit

Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.

Peak time

Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.

Busiest days

Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.

Busiest season

Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.

Latest traveler report

None yet

Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).

Visiting respectfully

• RulesDo not touch the foxes; bites are common. Stay on the paths.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
• RulesFeed only the special food sold on site, and do not sit down inside the fox area.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
• PhotographyDo not stop near the entrance (photography is banned there). Do not get too close to the foxes for photos (people have been bitten while using selfie sticks). No drones.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
• RulesPets are not allowed.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

Verification log

• 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · http://zao-fox-village.com/Hours, closing day, admission and wheelchair / stroller rules read from the official top page.
• 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · http://zao-fox-village.com/descriptions/cautions-when-enteringVisitor rules read from the official page on cautions when entering.
• 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · http://zao-fox-village.com/accessAccess read from the official access page.