A small place where u can feed and squirrels, guinea pigs, rabbits, and tortoise. NO petting them, so if u wanna pet cute animals, this is not the place. There's a big park beside it to chill, once you're done. Overall it's so-so. Kinda hot if u go in Summer.
The squirrels are accustomed to people, so even small children can enjoy feeding them sunflower seeds.
It is a truly wonderful, fairytale-like place.
I hope this peace lasts forever.
A huge tortoise was strolling through the squirrel park—it was quite an impressive sight.
I am sorry to say, but this made me tear up and very sad. I know that going somewhere to look at animals in enclosures is a shaky proposition at best. But this looked like a squirrel internment camp. There is nearly no shade, no natural water sources or little water holes, no leaves and nothing to hide behind. Also some of the squirrels seemed sick. They are very keen on getting the sunflower seeds and the staff is very keen on getting mittens and gloves on the patrons, still... There is a sign to be beware of eagles, but nearly no hiding places or trees.
I am sorry to have spent 500¥ on squirrel suffering. Yes, Animal Rights Activists. I know. I could have known. I probably knew.
I am sorry little ones.
It is recommended to go in the morning, especially right after the park opens. On weekends, many visitors arrive as soon as it opens, and after around 11 a.m., the squirrels are usually full and do not come to eat much food.
If you go right after opening time, many squirrels will come to eat. The same applies to the rabbits and guinea pigs.
When squirrels climb onto your body, their claws can hurt, so wearing long pants is recommended.
Payment is cash only. Admission is 300 yen for adults and 300 yen for children. A bag of feed costs 100 yen.
My partner and I came here on one of our first days in Tokyo and this place was such a highlight! If you're planning on visiting, be prepared for the squirrels to crawl all over you- it might be a good idea to wear heavier pants that you're not afraid of getting dirty. I absolutely loved how a lot of the gifts you could buy in the gift shop were designed by kids! Made everything we bought there feel so special.
