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Shiroishi, Miyagi / 宮城蔵王キツネ村

Miyagi Zao Fox Village

A park at the foot of the Zao mountains where foxes roam freely around the visitor paths.

Three red foxes on a wooden bench looking up, under green maple leaves
Foxes at Zao Fox VillagePhoto: Photo AC · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

30 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

Decide before you go

A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.

Getting there
Train / Bus / Car
Admission
Paid (see the price below)
Closing days
Has closing days (see below)

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
Payment

Cash only, paid on site (no advance tickets).

Checked 30 Sept 2026 on the official site
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
Not yet confirmed

Parking

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

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

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Crowds

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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

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