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Kitakitsune Farm
A soothing spot where you can observe free-roaming Ezo red foxes up close.
A fox specialty zoo in Kitami, Hokkaido, home to nearly 50 foxes. On the grounds, native species found only in Hokkaido, such as Ezo red foxes and cross foxes, roam freely in an environment close to the wild. As they stroll along the well-maintained walking paths, visitors can observe these adorable foxes up close as they groom themselves or take naps.
Every spring, baby foxes are born, and you may even get to see newborns in a special enclosure for young foxes. In addition to foxes, Hokkaido raccoon dogs also live here, and if you're lucky, you may be able to watch Ezo red foxes and Hokkaido raccoon dogs interacting. The farm is open year-round, and another highlight is seeing the foxes in different seasonal settings, such as playing in the snow.
The shop inside the facility sells Ezo red fox goods and Hokkaido specialties. There are also plenty of items available only here, including photo books featuring the foxes that live at Kitakitsune Farm, as well as original stickers and calendars made by the farm.
Highlights
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As many as 50 Ezo red foxes roam freely.
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In spring, you may even get to see newborn baby foxes.
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Hokkaido raccoon dogs also live here, and you can observe how they coexist.
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The shop sells Ezo red fox goods available only here.
Photos
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Foxes living freely in an environment close to the wild
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You may even spot a fox napping in a tree
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This is the only place where Ezo red foxes and Hokkaido raccoon dogs live together in the free-roaming area
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is re-entry allowed?
Yes, it is.
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Is there a smoking area?
Yes, there is.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 北きつね牧場
- Postal Code
- 091-0157
- Address
- 52-1 Hanaoka, Rubeshibe-cho, Kitami, Hokkaido 091-0157
- Phone
- 0157-45-2249
- Closed on
- Open daily
- Hours
- May–October 9:00am–5:00pm (Last admission at 4:30pm), November–April 9:00am–4:00pm (Last admission at 3:30pm)
- Admission
- Adults 500 yen, junior high school students 400 yen, elementary school students 300 yen, preschool children free
- Access
- Approx. 15 minutes on foot from the Onneyu bus stop
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)