Squirrel Forest Hidayama Wild Grass Nature Garden - リスの森

We found this place along a drive back to Kyoto and stopped in on a whim. It’s a fairly small squirrel habitat/preserve located a little ways into the forest. The animals are clearly well cared for and treated ethically which is often a concern in Japan. For a small fee you get a cup of feed and can enter the habitat to feed the squirrels! They are pretty active up until sundown, and are accustomed enough to people to eat out of your hand.