All Reviews of Zao Fox Village

While visiting Yamagata, I made a special point of adding Zao Fox Village, deep in the mountains, to my itinerary. Since I wasn't driving, joining a one-day bus tour was the easiest and most convenient option. When I visited the fox village hidden in the mountains in summer, the foxes were in the middle of shedding, so they looked a bit fluffy and unkempt, and the smell was also somewhat noticeable. However, this is also the season when adorable baby foxes are born. I was very lucky to have the chance to interact up close with the unbelievably cute fox cubs. They felt soft and fluffy when held, and were as warm as puppies. It was a rare experience.

Also, visitors need to be especially careful because foxes are easily startled. Be sure to move gently, don't run, and don't touch the adult foxes without permission, so you can safely enjoy this soothing wildlife experience!

I really recommend visiting Zao Fox Village in Miyagi during the winter! The best part about the cold weather is that you can barely smell the animals, which makes walking around the park much more comfortable.

The fluffy foxes running around in the snow were so cute I couldn’t stop taking pictures. They roam freely, so you can enjoy seeing them up close, but don’t randomly reach out to touch or feed them. Foxes are still wild animals, so be careful not to get bitten.

Keep your distance and follow the park rules, and you can safely enjoy this healing and unique fox experience!

Super cute little foxes.

As soon as you walk in, you see a bunch of foxes running all over the place. Seriously way too cute.

The flavor is a bit strong, so if you’re sensitive to smells, you might want to brace yourself.

In winter, the foxes look so fluffy that they almost look like raccoons at first glance. But if you look closely, they're definitely foxes. There are so many of them and they're super cute! Watching the foxes was great, but I think the staff's attitude could use some improvement. The person at the front desk kept repeating in a harsh tone, 'If anything happens, it's all your own responsibility,' which was kind of scary. Other staff members were also yelling at guests with megaphones all over the place. I get that safety is important, but I don't think most visitors feel good about being treated like that. I hope things get better in the future.

Getting here isn't very convenient, so I recommend using a Klook tour to solve the transportation issue. Also, it's best to visit in winter because the foxes' fur is super fluffy and cute! In summer, they shed their fur.

The smell from the foxes' waste is pretty strong. Don't be fooled by how cute they look—remember, they're still wild animals and can be aggressive, so avoid touching them.