Guided Tours

Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Pond & Furano 1-Day Tour

Name: Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Pond & Furano 1-Day Tour
Start: 2025-03-20T08:00:00
End: 2025-03-20T18:00:00
Location: Sapporo Station

Polar bear swimming at Asahiyama Zoo, Hokkaido, Japan.

Red panda climbing a tree at Asahiyama Zoo, Hokkaido.

Explore Hokkaido's winter wonders with a visit to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Blue Pond, Furano's snowy landscapes, and Ningle Terrace on a full-day guided tour.

Highlights

Experience the enchanting winter landscapes of Hokkaido, from playful penguins to serene turquoise waters at Biei Blue Pond on this full-day tour.
Get up close and personal with diverse animals, including penguins, raccoons, seals, and monkeys, in their natural winter habitats.
Marvel at the stunning Biei Blue Pond, famous for its vivid blue reflection, captured by a National Geographic photographer.
Play in the snowy wonderland of Furano, with stops at Shirahige Falls or Shikisai no Oka Hill, depending on the season.
Explore Furano's Ningle Terrace, a forest handmade experience workshop, and discover unique handmade crafts in a romantic evening setting.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Hokkaido
Expert guides (English, Japanese, and Chinese)
Driver service fee

Exclusions

Entry to attractions

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

Begin your enchanting journey with a comfortable minibus that will pick you up from Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Stop. From there, you'll venture into the winter wonderland of Hokkaido, experiencing a day filled with captivating sights and delightful activities. Your first stop is the renowned Asahiyama Zoo, Japan's northernmost zoo and a must-visit in winter. Unlike many other zoos, here the animals don't hide away during the cold season. Witness adorable penguins taking a stroll in the snow, and watch playful raccoons, curious seals, and cuddling monkeys. The unique feature of this zoo is that animals are kept in a relatively free state, allowing you to observe them up close through clever displays.

Next, immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Biei Blue Pond, a natural wonder formed by volcanic activity. The pond's water reflects a mesmerizing shade of blue in the sunlight, making it a captivating sight. Marvel at the serene turquoise waters and discover why it was featured in National Geographic. In Furano, you'll have the chance to play in the snowy landscapes and explore the enchanting Furano's Ningle Terrace. This unique forest workshop, created by the imagination of Japanese writer Satoshi Kuramoto, is home to small shops offering handmade treasures, including glass and paper crafts, as well as lavender-infused products. Your winter adventure in Hokkaido concludes with a return to Sapporo, leaving you with cherished memories of a day filled with diverse experiences in this enchanting winter wonderland.

Itinerary

8am: Pick-up from Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS Stop
10:30am: Asahiyama Zoo
1:15pm: Biei Aoike (Apr 1 to Nov 30) or Biei Popular Tree (Dec 1 to Mar 31)
2:25pm: Furano area
3:45pm: Ningle Terrace
4:15pm: Return to Sapporo

Know before you go

Additional information

Kindly note it is not advised for you to bring luggage for one-day tours, but if you require to carry luggage, intimate when registering.
The itinerary is subject to change due to weather, road conditions, and other factors. To avoid any inconvenience or loss, it is recommended to refrain from scheduling additional activities immediately after the conclusion of your tour.
The Zoo will be closed on the following dates: April 8-26, 2024, November 4-10, 2024, and December 30, 2024, to January 1, 2025. The itinerary will include visits to the internet-famous trees of Biei, the Four Seasons Color Hill of the Furano area, Biei Blue Pond, and Shirahige Falls.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS Stop. (3 Chome Kita 7 Jonishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo).
Address: 3 Chome Kita 7 Jonishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo.
Landmark: The tour guide is holding a yellow flag with the 'Gogoday' logo at the meeting point and we also have a "Gogoday" sticker in our vehicle.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Sapporo station north exit. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.
Board bus lines 188 Sapporo Beer En/Ario Sen, Higashi 64 Fushiko Kitaguchi Sen etc188 Sapporo Beer En/Ario Sen to get you there.