Himeji Central Park
A drive-through safari, a walking safari and an amusement park in one place.
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Himeji Central Park
SaveA drive-through safari, a walking safari and an amusement park in one place.
A pool opens in summer and an ice rink in winter, so the park changes with the season.
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- Diaper binDiaper disposal bin：not checked
- Family WCFamily restroom：with conditionsconditions
- Kids' toiletKids' toilet seat & step stool：not checked
- Own foodOutside food allowed：not checked
- EnglishEnglish support：not checked
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- Official: Stroller friendly, Nursing space, Diaper changing table
- Official: Stroller access notes
- Official: Lost-child support
- Official: Indoor / outdoor
- Official: main site
The safari splits in two: one course you drive through in your own car, and one you walk. In the amusement park an 85-meter Ferris wheel looks out over grounds ringed by hills. Another ride hands you a water gun and puts you to work as a firefighter. At the treasure hunt you wash gems and fossils out of a bag of sand and keep them. You cannot walk between the safari and the amusement park; a free shuttle bus runs instead.
| Stroller friendly | Yes | Strollers rent at the amusement park information desk: 6 reclining A-type and 15 non-reclining B-type, ¥500 plus a ¥3,000 deposit returned if nothing is damaged. Phone reservations are not taken. Tricycles, kick scooters and the like cannot be brought in | Web-checked | checked Aug ’26 | central-park.co.jp |
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| Nursing space | Yes (2) | Two nursing rooms — one near Child's Farm, one beside the amusement park information desk — with a baby bed, a chair, a tap and air conditioning. Hot water for formula: not stated | Web-checked | checked Aug ’26 | central-park.co.jp |
| Diaper changing table | Yes | Changing tables in every toilet in the amusement park, the toilet in front of the safari gate, and the nursing rooms by the information desk and inside the walking safari. Nappies are sold from vending machines, 2 for ¥250 | Web-checked | checked Aug ’26 | central-park.co.jp |
| Diaper disposal bin | Not checked yet | ||||
| Family restroom | Yes (8) | Eight wheelchair-accessible toilets: four on the safari side (one of them in front of the safari gate) and four on the amusement park side | Web-checked | checked Aug ’26 | central-park.co.jp |
| Kids' toilet seat & step stool | Not checked yet | ||||
| Elevator | Not checked yet | ||||
| English support | Not checked yet | ||||
| Outside food allowed | Not checked yet | ||||
| Indoor / outdoor | Indoor & outdoor | Mostly outdoors — the safari and the rides are open-air, and roller coasters and other outdoor rides stop in rain or rough weather. There are some indoor facilities and restaurants where dogs are not allowed | Web-checked | checked Aug ’26 | central-park.co.jp |
| Lost-child supportExtra info — guide only | Yes | The park asks you not to take your eyes off your children, and to tell the nearest member of staff if a child gets lost | Web-checked | checked Aug ’26 | central-park.co.jp |
| Stroller access notesExtra info — guide only | 姫路駅からバス・大人590円 | Shinki Bus route 74 runs from stand 14 at the north exit of Himeji station: ¥590 for adults, ¥300 for children. The same route also reaches Himeji Castle. On foot you cannot cross between the amusement park and the safari — use the free shuttle bus or your own car — and the drive-through safari cannot be seen from the shuttle | Web-checked | checked Aug ’26 | central-park.co.jp |
Worth a look before you go
Japanese · opens translatedFirst-hand
Taking babies to Himeji Central Park
With two 8-9-month babies: on busy days do the walking safari first; the hilly ground favours a carrier over a stroller.
tabi875.com2023
Japanese · opens translatedFirst-hand
Crowds and prices at Himeji Central Park: a Saturday on the rides with kids
Saturday with a 5- and 6-year-old: Azzurro, Bianco and BanBan for food, own food allowed, coaster queues under 10 min.
famtabi-diary.com2025
Japanese · opens translatedFirst-hand
Himeji Central Park safari with kids: how long it takes and how to keep them safe
Safari: 30-40 min in your own car, no extra charge; the bus is ¥800 a seat. Set child locks before the big-cat zone.
Japanese · opens translatedGuide
Claiming a spot at the Himeji Central Park pool in 2026: dates, hours and access
Pool: daily 18 Jul-31 Aug, weekends to 27 Sep, 10:00-17:00. Come at opening; shade by the central toilets goes first.
the-guild.jp2026
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- Fee：Park admission changes with the date, in three bands: adults (junior-high and up) ¥4,200-4,600, primary school ¥2,400-2,800, ages 3 to pre-school ¥1,300-1,500. Admission covers the safari, the amusement park, the pool and the ice rink, but not the amusement rides — buy ride tickets or an attraction free pass separately (free pass alone: adult ¥3,300 / primary ¥2,900 / age 3-6 ¥1,300). The 1day Pass, admission plus free pass, is ¥7,000-7,400 / ¥4,900-5,300 / ¥2,400-2,600. The drive-through safari needs your own car or a paid Safari Ride (¥1,500-3,300 a person). With a disability certificate: ¥2,200 / ¥1,300 / ¥800 on any date, for the holder and one carer■
- Hours：Opening days and hours run on the official business calendar (14 August 2026 was shown as a closed day). Reception closes one hour before the park closes. In rain or rough weather the outdoor rides, including the roller coasters, stop running, and tickets are not refunded for that■
- Booking：Safari Ride seats are taken on the day, first come first served, at the safari bus ticket window inside the amusement park — book your seat after you get in; phone bookings are not accepted. Wheelchair and stroller rentals also cannot be reserved by phone■Official booking site ↗