By MOOK Scenic Spots Jun(e), compiled and reported
Japan has many unique and creative attractions, which is why it remains one of the world’s favorite travel destinations. In particular, Taiwan sends around four million visitors to Japan annually, ranking among the top three sources of foreign tourists. This time, Scenic Spots introduces Japan’s top five animal attractions. These places are filled with adorable animals that offer great healing effects, and we recommend them for travelers planning a trip to Japan—consider adding an animal encounter journey and snapping some memorable photos.
Zao Fox Village, one of Japan’s popular animal attractions (Image source / Zao Fox Village, Miyagi Prefecture)
1. Okunoshima – Rabbit Island
Located about 3 kilometers off the coast of Tadano Town, Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, it’s known as the island that disappeared from maps and is also called Rabbit Island due to its large rabbit population (Image source / Resort Okunoshima)
2. Miyagi Prefecture – Zao Fox Village
Over 60% of visitors to Zao Fox Village are international tourists—it’s the world’s only zoo dedicated exclusively to foxes (Image source / Zao Fox Village, Miyagi Prefecture)
3. Nara Park – Deer
Nara Park has practically become synonymous with deer. The park is teeming with deer unafraid of people, who even approach visitors for special deer crackers, making it a big hit with travelers (Image source / Wikipedia)
4. Tashirojima – Cat Island
Tashirojima is a famous cat island in Japan, home to a cat shrine dedicated to felines, attracting many cat lovers to visit (Image source / Sendai Tourism)
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