Japan appreciates its beautiful heritage homes, delicious sushi dishes, and animal attractions that have long been the talk of the town. Yes, there are many places where you can see cute animals like foxes, monkeys, alpacas and cats!

Take a look at these beautiful spots that you and your family are sure to enjoy.

1. IZU, SHIZUOKA – CACTUS PARK

The place is called Cactus Park, but it offers a great experience to see lots of Capybaras during the winter! The cute Capybaras are very popular among locals and tourists. Capybaras are large, docile animals and the largest rodents in the world. During the winter, the capybara family cuddle up to keep each other fairly warm, and they also bathe in hot springs. Isn’t that a lovely sight?

2. NASU, TOCHIGI – ALPACA FARM

Alpaca animals have a majestic appearance. Nasu Alpaca Farm is the first alpaca farm in Japan, where you can enjoy seeing cute alpacas at first sight. Dozens of alpacas live on the ranch. In addition to the common camel and white alpacas, there are also black and dark brown varieties! You can also see ponies and ostriches in the park. Aside from sightseeing, you can also supply the alpacas with grass mud horse fodder available at gasapon machines for a price of 200 yen with cash or credit card.

3. NAGANO PREFECTURE HELL VALLEY – WILD APE PARK

Every February and March, wild monkeys enjoy Jigokudani hot springs in Nagano Prefecture. Seeing them all soaking in a hot spring will surely enchant you and your family as they move somewhat like humans!Kangokudani Wild Monkey Park is located next to Yoshitsuwara National Park in Shiga Kogen. It is surrounded by the Yukawa Valley. The ancients named the valley “Hell” because of the rising heat of the hot springs. But unexpectedly, it has become a paradise for these wild monkeys.

4. KURAMA, MIYAGI – FOX VILLAGE

Kurao Fox Village is the only zoo in the world that specializes in raising foxes. As you know, there are many kinds of foxes, such as silver foxes, blue foxes, Hokkaido foxes, platinum foxes, cross foxes, shadow foxes, and many other kinds of foxes can be found in Fox Village. They wander around the park and cover the floor every time they sleep. Zoo caregivers regularly sanitize, bug, bug, feed, and are okay with close contact with foxes.