Lion Bus

It began operating in May 1964 as the world's first "safari-style" exhibit, where visitors could board a bus to view Lion enclosure. In July 2021, the Lion Bus Station was renovated and reopened, and now features an explanatory exhibition area where you can learn about Lion, as well as a viewing area with a panoramic view of the enclosure through glass. Not only can you observe Lion up close from the bus, but it also serves as an information hub.

Livng Things Encyclopedia: Lion VRでライオンバスステーション探検（2022年撮影）

Special Talk (released July 2021)

Usage Guide

Ticketing time	9:30am (ends when sold out) Tickets purchased at the ticket counter are only valid on the day of purchase. Time changes and refunds are not possible after tickets have been issued (except in the event of service suspension).
Ticket issuing location	Lion Bus Station Ticket Office
Operating hours	10:00-16:00 (time designated) Operating interval: Approximately 10 minutes *Operations may begin earlier depending on the situation.
Fee	Adults (high school students and above - 64 years old)	500円
	Children (ages 3 to junior high school students)	150円
	65 years or older	150円
	0 to 2 years old	free

You can check availability during opening hours.

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Online tickets

Online tickets are here

Online tickets will be sold on weekends and holidays, when high volumes are expected.

Tickets can be purchased from one week before your planned visit until 9:15am on the day of your visit.

After 9:16 on the day of your visit, please purchase your ticket directly at Lion Bus Station inside the park after it opens.

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Please note that the purchase deadline for Lion Bus online tickets will be different from usual from Saturday, May 2nd to Wednesday, May 6th, 2026.
Online tickets can be purchased from one week before your planned visit until 9:00 AM on the day of your visit.
・If you arrive after 9:01 AM on the day of your visit, please purchase your tickets directly at Lion Bus Station inside the park after it opens.

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This service is not available to group visitors.

Precautions

Please note that we may ask you to present identification or other proof of age to verify your age.

The time-designated system allows you to purchase a ticket for the time you wish to travel.

Each vehicle can accommodate up to 25 passengers.

Please purchase a timed ticket and arrive at the Lion Bus stop 5 minutes before the designated time.

Seats cannot be reserved.
Local staff will guide you.

The operating interval may change due to weather or other reasons.

There are no discounts for various types of notebooks.