Attracting Visitors to Leisure Facilities Through Animals, Attractions and Events

「Anitouch Minato Mirai, an indoor animal petting zoo in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture operated by 株式会社伊豆シャボテン公園, our subsidiary, will undergo a complete renovation of its in-house retail area as a 50th-anniversary project and reopen in late October 2026. As part of the renovation, the facility will welcome Himalayan marmots and Asian palm civets for the first time, and expand its experiential exhibition space, including close-up animal encounters and feeding experiences.」

「During the consolidated fiscal year, the company made capital investments totaling ¥323 million, mainly in the leisure business. Izu Shaboten Animal Park, leisure facilities and other assets, ¥272 million; Izu Granpal Park, leisure facilities and other assets, ¥321 million; SKY-HILL HOTEL Izu Kogen, hotel facilities and other assets, ¥58 million.」

「During the consolidated fiscal year, the company made capital investments totaling ¥760 million, mainly in the Anitouch business. Izu Shaboten Animal Park, leisure facilities and other assets, ¥408 million; Izu Granpal Park, leisure facilities and other assets, ¥375 million.」

「During the consolidated fiscal year, the company made capital investments totaling ¥330 million.」

「Property, plant and equipment and other fixed assets increased by ¥50 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥2,645 million. This was mainly due to a ¥47 million increase in construction in progress included in other tangible fixed assets, among other factors.」

「During the consolidated fiscal year, the company made capital investments totaling ¥190 million.」

「During the consolidated fiscal year, the company made capital investments totaling ¥121 million.」

「In the leisure business operated by the Company, under the management philosophy, “Together with Stakeholders,” and the brand slogan, “For the Smiles of Our Visitors,” we are continuously introducing new attractions and other measures one after another to enhance visitor satisfaction as we work to create facilities that will be loved for many years. During the consolidated fiscal year, we made capital investments totaling ¥444 million. We have no plans to construct or remove any major facilities during the coming year.」

「At Izu Shaboten Animal Park, the Original Capybara Open-Air Bath is being held. With 2020 being the Year of the Rat, capybaras, the largest living rodents, are attracting even greater attention. At Izu Granpal Park, Izu Kogen Grand Illumi is being held for its fifth year. Following its receipt of the Special Jury Prize at the Cool Japan Matching Award, the Company will further promote awareness of the event in Japan and overseas as recognition continues to grow.」

「At Izu Shaboten Animal Park, a binturong joined the Red Panda House, which had opened to commemorate the park's 60th anniversary. A northern tamandua and a four-eyed opossum, both rare in Japan, also joined the collection. At Izu Granpal Park, Dino Age Kart opened, allowing visitors to race go-karts among approximately 20 life-size dinosaurs. Dino Age Walk also opened for visitors who prefer a more leisurely walk.」

「At Izu Shaboten Animal Park, the Red Panda House opened to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the park's opening. Visitors can view the animals up close, including Blakiston's fish owls and bobak marmots, which are housed there and are rarely seen at zoos affiliated with the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums. At Izu Granpal Park, more play equipment was added, including a large bouldering wall and the construction-site-themed children's athletics course “Spiral Duct,” which visitors can enjoy with their admission.」

「During the consolidated fiscal year, we made capital investments totaling ¥496 million.」

「At Izu Shaboten Animal Park, the Original Capybara Open-Air Bath, a winter tradition of the Izu Peninsula, is being held again this year. A pair of red-handed tamarins, small monkeys from the Amazon, has also joined the park. At Izu Granpal Park, Grand Illumi, which lights up the Izu night, entered its fourth year and started approximately 1 month earlier than usual. This year, it was also used as material for a smartphone commercial, bringing more visitors to the park.」

「At Izu Shaboten Animal Park, new animals, including black-and-white ruffed lemurs, white peafowl and great hornbills, have joined the collection. Squirrel monkeys, Indian peafowl and mara have also given birth. At Izu Granpal Park, “Night Purupuru,” a light-up version of Waterland Purupuru, provided an evening water-play area where visitors could enjoy a resort-like experience on summer nights. The “Yukata de Summer Illumination” admission discount for visitors arriving in yukata was also continued from the previous year.」

「At Izu Shaboten Animal Park, capybaras, meerkats and mara gave birth. At the renovated Forest Animal Restaurant “Gibontei,” visitors can now reserve limited seats where they can dine alongside a capybara plush toy, which has been well received by families. At Izu Granpal Park, the “Grand Vision Show Time!!” featuring light, sound and LED screens was upgraded through a program change, adding to Grand Illumi.」

「Izu Shaboten Animal Park (Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture) | Leisure facilities, etc. | 69 | — | Internal funds | April 2018 | March 2019; Izu Granpal Park (Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture) | Leisure facilities, etc. | 100 | — | Internal funds | April 2018 | March 2019」

「At Izu Shaboten Animal Park, the Original Capybara Open-Air Bath marked its 35th anniversary. New animals also joined the collection one after another, including meerkat and Brazilian tapir babies, delighting visitors. At Izu Granpal Park, Grand Illumi, which had received high praise from visitors of all ages as an experiential illumination event, reached its third season. Izu Shiki no Hana Park was also renovated and reopened under the new name “NEW YORK LAMP MUSEUM & FLOWER GARDEN” as a museum where visitors can enjoy art and gardens.」

「At Izu Shaboten Animal Park, a limited-time “Round-the-Park Course” was added to the popular Animal Boat Tours during the summer vacation period, giving visitors a longer boat ride and more opportunities to interact with the animals. At Izu Granpal Park, the Waterland Purupuru area was expanded and renovated to provide a safer experience for families with young children. Other new attractions, including Mini Pirates, were also introduced.」

「We increased the parking capacity at our facilities. Izu Shaboten Animal Park doubled its capacity to 400 vehicles, while Izu Granpal Park secured parking space for 1,000 vehicles, preparing to welcome large numbers of visitors. At Izu Shaboten Park, various animals helped attract visitors, with capybaras, brown lemurs and mara giving birth, and an event held to mark the arrival of a shoebill, the only one in Japan kept free-ranging. At Izu Granpal Park, the Ship-Shaped Maze “KAiZOKU” was renovated, allowing repeat visitors to enjoy it as well. Grand Illumi also introduced a new show, “Full-Color Laser Show 360,” in which smoke was generated and full-color lasers were projected from 6 locations around the area, creating a fantastical scene resembling an aurora dancing across the night sky over Izu. At Izu Shiki no Hana Park, the 11th Jogasaki Hydrangea Festival was held to attract visitors.」

「At Izu Shaboten Animal Park (renamed on 22 October 2016), the winter attraction “Original Capybara Open-Air Bath,” a seasonal feature of Izu, was held. The “Capybara-san Festa,” a collaboration with the popular character Capybara-san, was also held. At Izu Granpal Park, the popular Grand Illumi, first held the previous year, entered its second season with an experiential illumination display whose number of lights had doubled to 4 million, allowing visitors to enjoy the experience.」

「At Izu Shaboten Animal Park (renamed on 22 October 2016), a limited-time nighttime attraction titled “Night Adventure ZOO: Shaboten Park at Night” was launched, combining adventure activities with animal encounters. The Animal Boat Tours around the central pond, accompanied by an animal guide, were presented in a nighttime format, allowing visitors to observe nocturnal animals from a boat while enjoying an adventurous experience, and attracted many customers. At Izu Granpal Park, new attractions were introduced one after another, including Wakuwaku Buggy, which races through mist, and Battle King, a competitive robot that visitors can ride. The Grand Illumi operating period was also extended through August, attracting many visitors. At the Izu Oceanic Park Diving Center, a rock-pool area was opened, with “Treasure Hunt for Kids” held daily at 11:00 and “Catch Your Own Horse Mackerel for Kids” at 14:00 during the period.」

「At Izu Shaboten Zoo Park, a variety of animals helped attract visitors, with squirrel monkeys, ring-tailed lemurs and mara giving birth, and new animals, including Asian small-clawed otters, joining the collection. At Izu Granpal Park, the new attraction Motor Land Norinori, where visitors can ride futuristic, uniquely designed electric two-wheeled vehicles such as Ninebot and Airwheel, opened. Grand Illumi was also extended through the end of August, and admission prices were cut in half as part of the “Special Thanks” campaign. At Izu Shiki no Hana Park, the 10th Jogasaki Hydrangea Festival was held to attract visitors.」