- Features of this plan
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*Recommendations*.○You can meet rare endemic species of Amami Oshima!
○Experienced guide with commentary on Amami Oshima
symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position or because of censorship)Free shuttle service included
Safe transportation by car, even with children
Let's enjoy the subtropical jungle!
Jungle Night Safari TourAmami Oshima has a warm and rainy climate with many plants and animals that have evolved in their own unique way, and the island is full of rich nature and ecosystems that differ from those of the main island.
We set off by car to the night jungle of Amami Oshima for animal and nature watching!
Look for nocturnal creatures!
They rent one flashlight per person free of charge, so you can shine your light into the dark forest and look for creatures.
You never know what you will find until that day, so it is the beginning of an exciting and thrilling adventure journey!
Experienced guides will guide you
Local guides born and raised in Amami Oshima will take you to the forest at night. During the tour, we will talk not only about animals but also about other attractions of Amami Oshima!
Make special memories with a tour that will make you want to participate again and come back to Amami Oshima.
A must-see for summer participants! From late June to late September, "Sagaribana" with its sweet vanilla-like fragrance andYou can see Kiiro-suji fireflies and Kuroiwa fireflies that live on Amami-Oshima Island☆.
Fireflies shining brightly in the darkness are very fantastic!
Let's also enjoy the beautiful night sky of Amami Oshima!
When you look up at the sky, you will see a star-filled sky... In winter, when the air is clear, you can even see the Milky Way clearly!
Flora and fauna you may encounter○Amami rabbit
-Designated as a national natural treasure. Called primitive, this rabbit is characterized by shorter ears and hind legs than other rabbits.Ishikawa's frog (Odorrana ishikawae)
-A rare frog with a yellowish-green body color with golden spots, which has been called the most beautiful in Japan.The biggest rat in Japan.
A large rodent, about 15 cm long. It is found only in Okinawa, Amami-Oshima, and Tokunoshima Islands in Japan, and is often found in trees.
symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position or because of censorship)long-eared owl (Asio otus)
symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position or because of censorship)hub
symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position or because of censorship)roseroot (Rhodiola rosea)＊Because they know the habitat points, there is a high probability of seeing the Amami rabbit during the tour.
- Reference Schedule
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Hours. Contents 19:00 Meeting & Reception
➡︎free shuttle servicePlease check the following
We provide free transportation to and from accommodations in the Nase area, Kasari Town, and Ryugo Town (*excluding Yasugiyaba).19:10 Drive to the point
➡︎ Departure by car to the night forest of Amami-Oshima!
In the car, the guide will tell you about the creatures and the island.20:00 Arrive at the subtropical forest
➡︎Amami Oshima Island is home to many rare plants and animals that cannot be seen on the main island.22:00 Night tour ends
Return your flashlight to ➡︎ and drive back.23:00 End & Dismissal
Thank you for your time at ➡︎! We will pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation if you use our transportation service.*The above is a guide only.
Subject to change due to weather and other factors. - Course Content and Details
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Price Adults (junior high school students and older):9,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Children (3 years old to elementary school students):7,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
note (supplementary information) symbolThere is a separate insurance fee of 200 yen. Please pay it at the site.
Fee includes Guide fee, rental equipment (flashlight), and consumption tax personal effects Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Location Central and southern part of Amami-Oshima Island
If your hotel is in Ryugo-cho, Kasari-cho, or Nase area, free pick-up and drop-off may be available. Please mention it in the remarks column at the time of application.
Holding period year round Start time further discussion needed Age Range 3 years old and up Number of participants 2 to 13 persons
note (supplementary information) symbolMinimum 2 personsIf there are no other participants, the tour will be cancelled.cofferdam WEB : 2 days before 18:00
Phone : by 12:00 on the day*Before making a reservation, be sure toprecautionsfor more information.
Access to the site
For those coming by car (free parking available)
3 minutes drive from Amami Airport■Transportation
5 min. walk from Amami Park Iriguchi or Wano bus stop on the island bus.[Accommodations within the pick-up/drop-off area].
Kasari, Tatsugo area, Coral Palms, Tidamoon, Bashayama Village, Native Sea, Mill Amami, Hotel Caretta, etc. Nase area
West Court, West Court II, West Court WA Terrace, Sandace, New Amami, Port Tower, Big Marine, etc.
*Please inquire for other accommodations.
*Please note that this may not be possible due to circumstances on the day of the event.
《《 Schedule Change 》
*No cancellation fee will be charged for rescheduling to a date for which a space is available.
*Please note that in the event that a reservation cannot be rescheduled, the stipulated cancellation fee will apply. Please contact us as soon as possible.
Cancellation of the event
*In case of rain or strong wind, the event will be cancelled.
*We will contact you in the event of a typhoon or other predictable event. If the tour is cancelled due to weather, no cancellation fee will be charged.
《《 Notes on participation in the course 》
*Outdoor sports are against nature and are not entirely free from danger.
*Please be aware that there is a risk of unforeseen circumstances.
*There are no restrictions on participation due to health conditions, but if you have any symptoms that concern you, please indicate them in the remarks column when you apply.
*There is a separate insurance fee of 200 yen. Please pay it at the site.
- Frequently asked questions about this plan
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Q. I am afraid of the forest at night, is it safe?We will go to the mountains where the venomous snake, the habu, lives, but we will basically observe from inside the car, so it is safe.Q. What is the difference between the two?What kind of car would you like to drive?The vehicle will be a minivan type such as Toyota Noah or Voxy.
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520代Month of posting: 2025/08As a lover of living things, the jungle at night is a true paradise for me. The thrill of following the animals with only the light of my flashlight was fantastic. It was an experience that made me lose track of time.
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550代Month of posting: 2025/07I was thrilled to be there at the time when fireflies and nocturnal animals were active! The starry sky we saw with the lights off was also fantastic. I was captivated by the overwhelming "silence" and "sounds of nature" that you cannot get in the city. I would like to bring my family next time.
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550代Month of posting: 2025/07The jeep was great. The guide's talk was also interesting. I want to come back!
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440代Month of posting: 2025/06The forest at night is a bit scary, but it was also thrilling and fun! It was a thrill to see wild animals. The sound of insects in the silence left a lasting impression on me.
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560代Month of posting: 2025/06We joined the tour from a hotel far from the city, but we had a very enjoyable night in Amami with a very thorough tour from pick up to drop off. We saw a lot of black rabbits, And we were so happy to be able to see the stars in the sky, which is not possible during the rainy season! It was the first time to see so many stars in Japan. We were very happy with the tour, and the guide was very nice, explaining a lot and chatting with us. We were very satisfied with the tour. Next time we will definitely use this tour again with our grandchildren. Thank you very much.
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550代Submitted Month: 2025/05It was fun to drive the jeep on the rickety mountain roads. I was excited to see many wild animals!
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550代Submitted Month: 2025/05First night tour. We were able to see many creatures. The guide's explanation was also quite interesting. If I go to Amami again, I would like to participate in this experience.
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520代Submitted Month: 2025/04We set off in the jungle in the dark, feeling nervous! The guide carefully explained the ecology of the animals to us, and we were thrilled to see an Amami rabbit and a Ryukyu konohaku. The star-filled starlit sky was also fantastic, and it was a great tour to enjoy the whole night in Amami! It was safe even with children♪
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550代Submitted Month: 2025/04I wondered if I would be able to see the creatures tonight! And we set out in the rain, but it stopped by the time we entered the entrance... and the Amami rabbit was fluttering around! A long-billed murrelet was flitting about on a power line! We also saw a sandpiper! And even a (small) habu! Looking back at the back of the car, we saw a deep dark forest. It was a tour where we could really feel the jungle, and it became our most memorable experience on Amami Oshima. Thanks to the guide who did his best to find us!
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530代Posted in month: 2024/09My child had just started elementary school, so I was not able to stay up from the beginning to the end, but even so, my daughter seemed very happy to see the Amami rabbit that she had researched on the Internet beforehand, and I thought it was a worthwhile late-night experience. The number of rabbits we saw may have been small, but some of them stayed in front of us long enough to be captured on video, and I think it was more meaningful that we were able to observe one rabbit for a long time than the number of rabbits. It was great that the guide was able to drive us around after the typhoon, from the point of view of the road and overhead littered with drooping and broken trees. If we have the opportunity to visit Amami again, please let us join you.
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530代Month of posting: 2024/08The guide was very kind and polite and the tour was very enjoyable. At first, I didn't see any rabbits, and of course I thought it was inevitable that I couldn't see them because it was nature, but the guide did his best to find them. But the guide did his best to find them and we ended up seeing many rabbits. Also, I saw a red-footed boa constrictor (I was the one who was looking for it...), and a snake! Snake! ), he immediately stopped the car and shined his light on us. My companion thought he had seen the wrong one, but the guide believed me and looked for it right away) and rats. Amami Oshima is a wonderful place. Thank you very much!
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540代Month of posting: 2024/08Our guide was a researcher and maintainer of the natural environment of Amami Oshima during the day, and the night tour was very environmentally friendly. He warned us about hubs when we went out of the car and talked about the future of coexistence between wild animals and humans. As I am a second-generation Amami, he gave me a good opportunity to think about the coexistence of tourism and daily life.
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560代Submitted Month: 2024/05The guide was very friendly and we had a great time. We were able to see about 15 Amami black rabbits and quite a few rats, which was very satisfying. The guide also told us about the Fulfula Garden, which we visited the next day and found to be a very beautiful and nice place. It was very beautiful and nice place. Thank you very much.
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540代Month of posting: 2024/03I was alone, but the guide was very friendly and made me feel at ease to enjoy the tour. It was my first experience in the jungle at night, and it was thrilling and fun to search for rare creatures with a flashlight. It was a wonderful experience and I could once again feel the richness of nature on Amami Oshima.
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430代Month of posting: 2024/03I participated with my tribe and it was an unforgettable adventure for my children. The guide showed us many interesting creatures while taking care of our safety, and we were able to experience the mystery of the forest at night. We were especially thrilled to see the Amami rabbit. The free shuttle service was very convenient and part of a smooth trip.
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420代Month of posting: 2024/03The Amami Oshima jungle night tour was truly an experience of a lifetime! The process of searching for nocturnal wildlife was both thrilling and educational. In particular, the moment we actually saw the Amami rabbit was breathtaking. Thanks to the detailed explanations by our experienced guides, we were able to learn more about the nature and creatures of Amami Oshima.
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530代Month of posting: 2024/02Participating in this jungle night tour allowed me to fully appreciate the fascinating nighttime ecosystem of Amami Oshima. The guide's information about the creatures and the rich nature of Amami Oshima made the tour even more fascinating.
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530代Month of posting: 2024/02It was fun to see creatures that cannot be seen even in zoos and other places, which is something that only a tour can provide. It was good to be in touch with nature. I will join the tour again when I come to Amami Oshima.
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450代Month of posting: 2024/02The guide was very kind and explained a lot about the tour. It was a very enjoyable tour.
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530代Month of posting: 2024/02We were able to participate in this tour as a family, and my children really enjoyed being able to experience nature up close and personal. This was my first night tour and I thought it was a good idea to take a night tour on one of the days of the trip! I will join the tour again. Thank you very much.
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530代Month of posting: 2024/02The weather was good and we were able to see many creatures. The starry sky of Amami Oshima was so beautiful that I was fascinated by it.
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530代Month of posting: 2024/02I was surprised to see more creatures than I had expected! It was my first time to participate in a night tour and I enjoyed it so much that I would do it again at another location!
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540代Month of posting: 2024/01Unfortunately, due to the weather and temperature, we did not see any frogs, but we were happy to see a long-billed curlew and a black-crowned night heron. We were also able to see a mountain snipe on another route! Thank you very much.
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420代Month of posting: 2023/11I am not good with living things, but my son insisted, so I joined the tour. Even though I am not good at living things, I enjoyed it very much! The guide explained everything to us even before we entered the mountain. After that, we saw a lot of creatures and had a lot of fun!
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530代Month of posting: 2023/11The guide explained to us in advance about the various creatures, and we were excited even before entering the mountain. It was fun just to listen to the stories. I heard that it depends on the weather and climate whether you can see many creatures or not, but the night we joined the tour, we were quite lucky and were able to see not only the Amami rabbit, but also many other creatures such as the long-billed murrelet and the snipe. The star-filled sky above the mountain was also exceptional. It was also very helpful that you were able to pick us up and drop us off. Thank you very much!
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530代Month of posting: 2023/10I was able to fully enjoy the night jungle of Amami Oshima! The guide's explanations were very easy to understand, and we enjoyed seeing various creatures such as rabbits and frogs!
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550代Month of posting: 2023/09We were on a family vacation. Everyone from the grandchildren to us enjoyed it. Thank you very much.
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420代Month of posting: 2023/09It was more fun than I expected and I wanted to go back! Too bad we didn't see any hubs! I will be back again!
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530代Month of posting: 2023/09It was a very satisfying last day because we were able to see a star-filled sky and the black rabbit we were looking for! I would like to come back again!
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530代Month of posting: 2023/08The day we joined the tour, the weather was great and we were able to see not only the creatures but also a lot of stars! I was very happy to be able to see not only living creatures but also many stars!
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550代Month of posting: 2023/08I was able to enjoy the tour without getting tired because of the car ride. I was very happy to be able to observe a variety of creatures that I would not normally see.
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520代Month of posting: 2023/08The guide talked a lot about the culture of Amami Oshima and other things besides animals, which was a wonderful experience. We had a great time meeting many rare creatures such as the Amami rabbit and the Ryukyu konohaku! Also, the night sky was very beautiful and seeing shooting stars and the Milky Way was a great memory! I would definitely like to join the tour again!
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420代Month of posting: 2023/08I was thrilled to see a Long-eared Owl! It seems to be the smallest owl I've ever seen! It really was about the size of a 350 ml kangaroo!
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430代Month of posting: 2023/07Thank you for a fun evening tour. We appreciated the pick up and drop off at our accommodation!
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520代Month of posting: 2023/07To be honest, I thought the dark forest might be scary, but it was very exciting to search for the creatures while shining my flashlight. I was thrilled to see the Amami rabbit, which can only be seen here! Also, the guide was kind and fun!
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550代Month of posting: 2023/06We saw frogs, rabbits, owls and much more. I would like to participate again!
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520代Month of posting: 2023/06I also saw an owl! It was so small and very cute.
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520代Month of posting: 2023/06I was impressed that the sagaribana was more beautiful than I expected! It had a sweet vanilla-like scent that I really liked the smell and appearance of! I'm really glad I got to see it!
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560代Submitted Month: 2023/05We saw many other creatures in addition to the black-faced spoonbills. The guide was very attentive and we had a great time.
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560代Submitted Month: 2023/04Night in Amami, getting in touch with nature I participated in a night tour I was fascinated by the nature of Amami I was thrilled by the encounter with a black-crowned night heron. I would like to do it again while I'm still alive. I would like to participate
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540代Submitted Month: 2023/04We were accompanied on our tour by a very knowledgeable guide. He had in-depth knowledge of the local nature and culture, and his explanations were very interesting and made the tour even more enjoyable. I was very impressed by the passion and love of our guide. The most impressive part of the tour was seeing the black hare. Amami Oshima Island is home to rare rabbits with black fur, and we were very lucky to be able to see them. Our guide carefully explained the ecology and history of the rabbits, which made the experience even more interesting. My son also joined us and he too was overjoyed. I was impressed that he was able to see the black rabbits and that he was so interested in what the guide had to say. I am sure it was a very valuable experience for my child.
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530代Submitted Month: 2023/04I would like to write a review of my wonderful experience on my trip to Amami Oshima. This night tour was a great opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of Amami Oshima. Our guide was very kind and gave us detailed explanations about the local nature. Amami Oshima is famous for its rich nature and beautiful stars, and we were able to enjoy an even more beautiful starry sky on the night tour. While looking up at the star-filled sky, our guide told us stories about the stars, which was very interesting and enjoyable. Of course, in the forest at night, we were able to see some of the creatures native to Amami Oshima. The tour course was well organized, and in addition to stargazing, we were able to take a walk in the forest and spend some relaxing time in nature. The tour was just the right amount of time for a fulfilling experience. The tour was also easy to book online, and we received a confirmation email well in advance. The Amami Oshima night tour was a wonderful experience, allowing us to fully enjoy the beauty of nature. I was satisfied with the kindness of the guides and the well-developed course content, which made the trip a memorable one. I would like to participate again the next time I visit Amami Oshima.
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520代Submitted Month: 2023/04The black rabbit was too cute w
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530代Submitted Month: 2023/04I enjoyed it very much!
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440代Month of posting: 2023/03This was my first night tour experience. It was a little chilly, so I was right to bring long sleeves! There were a lot of clouds, but only for a short while the clouds disappeared and there were so many stars that I could see through the gaps. Next time I would like to return on a clear day without moonlight.
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540代Month of posting: 2023/03I couldn't stop getting excited about the number of stars I had never seen before! It was just a new moon day, so I was lucky! I will work hard every day to see that starry sky again!
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540代Month of posting: 2023/01He was very attentive and taught us a lot about the creatures. I really enjoyed it! Thank you very much.
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430代Month of posting: 2023/01The night tour was exciting. It was a lot of fun.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/11It was a precious and wonderful experience. We were able to see a lot of flora and fauna thanks to the efforts of our guide. I would definitely participate again.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/11I had a great time! I would like to join the night tour again!
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540代Month of posting: 2022/10I am glad I was able to attend.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/07The rabbits were adorable!
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530代Month of posting: 2022/07I am not good at night, but my friend invited me to join this tour. It was very thrilling and scary at first, but with the help of a friendly guide and a flashlight, I managed to enjoy it! It was great to see the rabbits!
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420代Month of posting: 2022/07I was thrilled to see a Long-eared Owl! It seems to be the smallest owl I've ever seen! It really was about the size of a 350 ml kangaroo!
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530代Month of posting: 2022/06The guide carefully explained about the ecosystem of Amami. It was very informative and fun. It was a wonderful evening.
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420代Month of posting: 2022/05I saw rabbits and frogs. I enjoyed it because he gave me a detailed explanation of what he was doing!
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530代Month of posting: 2022/04It was my first visit to Amami Oshima. It was very interesting.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/03It was an exciting and harrowing tour! 😂It was an exciting night in Amami 🌲🐇.
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540代Month of posting: 2021/11I had a great time because observing living things is my hobby. It was a valuable experience for me to get in touch with nature on Amami Oshima.
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420代Month of posting: 2021/11It was fun to see the black rabbit and other creatures! It was a good memory!
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530代Posted Mon: 09/2019My son loves living creatures, so we joined the program. He was happy to see various creatures. Thank you very much.
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420代Posted Mon: 2019/08It was raining a bit, but the guide explained everything in detail and we had a great time.
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420代Posted Mon: 07/2019It was great to see so many creatures! I also saw a rabbit. They were so cute 😊.
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