Hedgehog Night Safari: Small-Animal Time in Ikebukuro (30–60 min)

Quick Overview

Meet irresistibly cute hedgehogs and their tiny friends (guinea pigs, hamsters, rats—and sometimes chinchillas, sugar gliders, degus) at a cozy, low-light "night safari" lounge near Ikebukuro Station. Choose 30 or 60 minutes, add an optional snack cup, and enjoy gentle, hands-on time. Staff keep animal welfare first; no flash or video.

What You'll Do

• Check in, store small items, and get a quick handling briefing
• Settle into the softly lit lounge and meet several small animals at a relaxed pace
• (Optional) Hand-feed a safe snack to hedgehogs or others—great for photos (no flash)
• Wrap up with hand sanitation and a takeaway care tip sheet

What's Included

• Entry for 30 min or 60 min self-guided animal time
• Use of blankets/gloves on request (for comfort & safety)
• On-site guidance by staff (welfare-first handling)
• Optional add-on: Animal snack set ¥300 per cup (paid on site)

Perfect For

• Solo travelers, couples, and families seeking a calm, cute, rain-proof break on the Yamanote Line
• Animal lovers wanting a unique small-animal encounter
• Travelers looking for a relaxing 30–60 minute activity in Ikebukuro