Kinkazan Squirrel Village, Animal sanctuary at Mount Kinka, Gifu, Japan
The Kinkazan Squirrel Village houses Formosan ground squirrels in a natural environment at the summit station of the Mount Kinka Ropeway.
Established on August 13, 1965, this facility became the first Japanese location dedicated to interactions between children and wild squirrels.
The village integrates Japanese principles of animal care by creating an environment where squirrels move freely without traditional enclosure barriers.
Visitors can access the village daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM through the Mount Kinka Ropeway, with admission fees of 400 yen for adults.
The squirrels approach visitors directly to receive food from their hands, creating personal encounters between humans and these small mammals.
Location: Gifu
Official opening: August 13, 1965
Website: http://kinkazan.co.jp/riro.html
GPS coordinates: 35.43210,136.78001
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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