Fierce Animal House
4.6
(80)Fierce Animal House, or "Mojukan," is a highlight within Asahiyama Zoo, showcasing top predators like Amur tigers, lions, and leopards through innovative exhibits. The design emphasizes "action displays," allowing visitors to observe these animals from unique perspectives. It aims to provide an immersive experience, making you feel closer to their natural habitats.
Address
Kuranuma Higashiasahikawacho, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 078-8205, Japan
Opening Hours
9:30 AM – 5:15 PM (Thu)
Phone
+81 166-36-1104
Worth it?
Worth it if you want to feel the raw power of big cats and bears
Skip if you prefer traditional zoo enclosures
Location
Kuranuma Higashiasahikawacho, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 078-8205, Japan
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Highlights
Multiple transparent cylindrical windows extend into the enclosures, letting you look up as brown bears or tigers walk overhead.
Leopards and black panthers often traverse overhead on mesh walkways, offering views of their paws and sharp claws from below.
The glass walls allow for eye-level views with tigers and lions, creating a powerful sense of direct contact.
Lions and tigers often rest on large rocks that mimic their natural environment, providing excellent photographic opportunities, especially with specific lighting.
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Who it's for
This is for anyone who wants to see powerful predators up close, especially photographers looking for unique angles and families with children who will be captivated by the animals' presence.
Know before you go
The zoo is wheelchair accessible, including parking and entrances.
Reviews
4.6
Exceptional
5 ReviewsVisitors are consistently awed by the powerful energy and close-up encounters with the predators, particularly the Amur tigers and snow leopards. Many highlight the innovative viewing designs that make you feel like you're in the wild, though some animals, like the lions, seem to feel the cold.
