Nihon Kamoshika Sentā

The Nihon Kamoshika Center exhibited eight different species of serows, including Japanese serow, chamois, and Taiwanese serow, across specialized habitat enclosures.

Established in July 1960 near Mount Gozaisho, the center operated until November 2006, conducting extensive research on serow species and their conservation.

The center contributed to scientific understanding of the Japanese serow, designated as a Special Natural Monument of Japan in 1955.

The facility reached peak attendance of 185,000 visitors in 1990, accessed via the Gozaisho Ropeway, before declining to 74,000 in its final years.

Research achievements included the first successful breeding of Japanese serow in captivity in 1965 and maintaining the largest collection of serow species worldwide.

Inception: July 1960

GPS coordinates: 35.01944,136.42250

Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38