By MOOK Scenic Spots Editor Jun(e) | Compiled and Reported
Japan boasts many unique and creative attractions, which is one reason why it remains a beloved travel destination internationally. In particular, Taiwan alone sends around four million visitors to Japan each year, ranking among the top three sources of foreign tourists in the country. This time, Scenic Spots is introducing Japan’s top five animal attractions. These places are filled with adorable animals, offering a highly healing experience. We recommend that those planning a trip to Japan consider adding an animal encounter journey to their itinerary and capture some memorable photos.
Zao Fox Village, one of Japan’s popular animal attractions (Image source / Zao Fox Village, Miyagi Prefecture)
1. Okunoshima – The Rabbit Island
Located about 3 kilometers off the coast of Tadami Town, Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, this island is known as the “island that disappeared from the map” and is also called Rabbit Island due to its large population of resident rabbits (Image source / Resort Okunoshima)
2. Miyagi Prefecture – Zao Fox Village
Over 60% of visitors to Zao Fox Village are international tourists, making it the world’s only zoo dedicated exclusively to raising foxes (Image source / Zao Fox Village, Miyagi Prefecture)
3. Nara Park – The Deer
Nara Park has essentially become synonymous with deer. The park is teeming with deer that are unafraid of people and will even approach visitors for special deer crackers, making it a big hit with travelers (Image source / Wikipedia)
4. Tashirojima – The Cat Island
Tashirojima is a well-known cat island in Japan, featuring even a cat shrine dedicated to felines, attracting many cat lovers to visit (Image source / Sendai Tourism)
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