Place to visit
Kitakitsune Farm, Japan: what it is and when to go
Kitakitsune Farm is a visitor attraction (北きつね牧場) in Japan (北海道). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- 北きつね牧場
- Where
- Japan · 1, 091-0157, 北見市, 北海道
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- CTS Sapporo, 183 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
- Website
- kitakitsune-farm.com
- Run by
- 株式会社フォックス
- Coordinates
- 43.75574, 143.49715
What it is and where
Kitakitsune Farm is a visitor attraction (北きつね牧場) in Japan (北海道). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 43.75574, 143.49715; the nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS, Sapporo), 183 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- 株式会社フォックス
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kitakitsune Farm is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:05
- FebBest time10:15
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:32
- JunPossible15:15
- JulPossible14:57
- AugPossible13:49
- SepPossible12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovBest time9:25
- DecPossible8:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | February to May and October to November | December to January and June to September |
| Wildlife | April to May and October | November to March and June to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kitakitsune Farm has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Onneyu HotelOnsen919 m
- OehonkeOnsen1.1 km
- Rubeshibe-cho HappodaiSki resort9.3 km
- Oketocho MinamigaokaSki resort12 km
- Kunnneppu OnsenOnsen21 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: With kids
- Tokyo Disneyland: theme park in Japan, owned by The Oriental Land Company
- Universal Studios Japan: theme park in Osaka, Japan
- Ueno Zoo: zoo in Tokyo, Japan
- Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: aquarium in Okinawa, Japan
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan: aquarium in Osaka, Japan
- Jigokudani Monkey Park: hot springs area with large population of wild snow monkeys
Every Japan place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kitakitsune Farm?
It is a visitor attraction (北きつね牧場 in the local language) in Japan. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kitakitsune Farm?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45.
How do you get to Kitakitsune Farm?
The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 183 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Onneyu Hotel, Oehonke, Rubeshibe-cho Happodai. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- With kids294 places for with kids in Japan, from Tokyo Disneyland to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own season by a
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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