Zao Fox Village
In addition to the usual Japanese Ezo red fox, the village also has the rare species of silver foxes, blue foxes, platinum foxes, shadow foxes, and cross foxes. Over 100 of these 6 species of foxes roam freely around a large natural habitat at this zoo, which is the only zoo in the world dedicated only to foxes. The foxes can be observed up close, and visitors can also feed and hold them. Of special note is that in spring and early summer, even baby foxes can be held.
View scenic routes that include this spot
RELAX & MINGLEStreet address
- 11-3 Kawarago, Fukuokayatsumiya, Shiroishi City, Miyagi
Access
Route1
- About 20 minutes by taxi from JR Shiroishi-Zao Station.
Route2
- (Operating Tuesdays and Fridays only)A 1-hour ride on the Fukuoka line of the Castle-kun bus from JR Shiroishi Station.
Get off at Kawarago.
- (Operating Tuesdays and Fridays only)A 1-hour ride on the Fukuoka line of the Castle-kun bus from JR Shiroishi Station.
Opening Hours
- 9:00-17:00
(From December 1 through March 15 : 9:00 – 16:00)
Closed
- Wednesday
Period of no regular holiday : February / from April 29 through May 6 /
August / from December 25 through January 9
Website
- http://zao-fox-village.com/en
Best season
- All year
Point
- Aside from foxes, there are also rabbits, goats, and ponies. Feeding and other interactive activities are available.

Spots around
-
Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
-
Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
-
Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
-
Kataribe taxi
-
Otaka-Mori
-
Downtown Sendai City
-
Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
School -
Naruko-kyo Gorge
-
Johgi Nyorai
-
Kirin Brewery Sendai
-
Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
-
Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
-
The Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
-
Loople Sendai
-
Matsushima Islands Area
-
Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
-
Discovery Center
-
Site of Sendai Castle
-
Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
-
Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
-
Sendai Station
-
SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
-
Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
-
Sendai Station
-
Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
-
Sagakei Gorge
-
Urakasumi Sake Brewery
-
Sendai Mediatheque
-
Jozenji-dori Ave.
-
Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
-
Sendai Daikannon
-
Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
-
Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
-
Matsushima Islands Area
-
Zao Okama crater lake
-
Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
-
Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
-
Ishinomori Manga Museum
-
Sushitetsu
-
Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
-
Zuihoden Mausoleum
-
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
-
Sendai City Museum
-
Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
-
Yajiro Kokeshi Village
-
Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
-
Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market