Adventure World (Shirahama Town, Wakayama) is launching a new tour called "Safari E-Bike Cruise" on March 21, 2026, in collaboration with Wakayama-based electric mobility company glafit. The tour lets riders aged 16 and older cruise through the safari area on electric bikes, getting up close to animals along the way.
Highlights of the Safari E-Bike Cruise
① Electric Bikes from Wakayama-Based glafit
The tour uses electric bikes from glafit, a company known for developing next-generation personal mobility from Wakayama. With their quiet motors, the bikes won't startle the animals, allowing riders to take in the natural sounds and breeze of the safari environment.
② Animal-Inspired Bike Designs Supervised by Safari Keepers
The bikes featured in this tour are decorated with giraffe and zebra patterns, designed under the supervision of the safari area's animal keepers. Straddling a bike that mimics the texture and markings of the animals, visitors can feel like they're blending into the safari landscape itself.
③ Animal Feeding Experience
While riding freely through the safari, participants can stop to feed their favorite herbivores. Animals available for feeding include mouflon, Japanese deer (Sika), Himalayan tahr, and axis deer. Being within arm's reach of the animals — close enough to feel their breath and body warmth — makes for an unforgettable moment.
④ No Driver's License Required — Open to Ages 16 and Up
The vehicle used in this tour qualifies as a "specified small moped" (特定小型原動機付自転車), meaning anyone aged 16 (high school age) or older can ride it without a driver's license. It looks like a bicycle but moves without pedaling, giving riders a breezy sense of freedom that makes everyday life feel far away.
Tour Details
- Start Date: March 20, 2026 (Fri) onwards ※Held in light rain; cancelled in severe weather
- Times: 10:40 AM / 11:40 AM / 12:40 PM / 1:40 PM / 2:40 PM (each session up to 60 minutes)
- Location: Safari Area (herbivore zone only)
- Capacity: 10 bikes per session
- Price: ¥2,500 per bike (tax included) ※Includes herbivore pellets
- Age Requirement: 16 years old (high school age) and above; helmets required; no driver's license needed
- Reservation: Available via Terravie; same-day tickets may also be sold at the Kenya-go boarding area ticket counter if capacity allows
- Sales Start: March 9, 2026 (Mon)
What is WANDERIDE®?
glafit's WANDERIDE® brand was born as an activity called "Hinecha Tourism" — exploring a town on electric bikes for anyone aged 16 and up. This tour brings that experience inside Adventure World, combining an animal encounter with the freedom of cruising the park on an e-bike.
About the Electric Bike: NFR-01 Pro+
The NFR-01 Pro+ won the 2024 Good Design Award and became the first specified small moped to surpass ¥100 million in funding on the crowdfunding platform Makuake.
Key features include:
- Full electric: Throttle-only operation up to 20 km/h — no pedaling required
- Strong hill-climbing: 500W motor and 48V battery handle slopes up to 30%
- Long range: Full charge in about 5 hours; range of approximately 46 km; charges via standard household outlet
- IoT-enabled: Built-in 4G LTE for real-time GPS and battery monitoring via app; smartphone unlocking available (carrier data fees apply)
More info: https://glafit.com/products/nfr/nfr-01-pro/
March 20 Pre-Opening Day
The grand opening is set for March 21, 2026, but visitors can also experience the Safari E-Bike Cruise and other new attractions on March 20 (Fri/Holiday). Reservations in advance through the Terravie app are recommended for those wishing to participate.
