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Asahiyama Zoo & Biei Winter Illuminations Day Tour from Sapporo
Discover the magical beauty of Hokkaido in winter on this unforgettable day trip from Sapporo.
Spend approximately two hours at Asahiyama Zoo, one of Japan’s most popular zoos, and enjoy seeing its fascinating animals in a beautiful winter setting.
Continue to the scenic town of Biei and visit the spectacular Shirahige Falls, where cascading water, snow-covered cliffs, frost-covered trees, and the vivid blue waters of the Biei River create a breathtaking winter landscape.
As evening falls, experience the enchanting Blue Pond illuminated at night. Surrounded by snow and glowing blue light, the pond transforms into a mysterious and dreamlike winter wonderland.
Enjoy three of Hokkaido’s most memorable winter attractions in one convenient day tour from Sapporo.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
10:50AM
Sapporo Station North Exit
Itinerary
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1Asahiyama Zoo
Asahiyama Zoo, in the northernmost part of Japan, is the landmark sightseeing spot of Hokkaido, and visited by huge number of visitors. This zoon has been designed to see not only animals’ appearance, also their behaviors through daily life display. In “Hippopotamus Hall”, ostrich and warthog could be found here as that in a natural environment; in “Seal Hall”, the movement of seal swimming in a glass pipe called “Marine Way” can also be clearly watched. ※Please note that 2.5 hours will be allocated for this stop during March. "Penguin's Parade" will not be seen during March.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Shirahige Falls
Shirahige Falls cascades into the Biei River, resembling a white beard. With a drop of approximately 30 meters, it offers a breathtaking and powerful spectacle, framed by surrounding rime ice and the striking blue waters of the Biei River.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Shirogane Blue Pond
Biei is renowned for its gentle flower slopes, as well as its painting-like Blue Pond. The waterfall gushes with aluminum merges into Biei River, a colloid is produced and clashes with sunlight, therefore the lake presents the unique blue color. Moreover the withered Japanese birch and larch standing in the lake bring about a still yet gasping beauty.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick-up and drop-off points are different.（Drop-off point is JR Sapporo station only)
- English will be provided through an interpreter. There will be no sightseeing explanation.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick-up and drop-off points are different.（Drop-off point is JR Sapporo station only)
- English will be provided through an interpreter. There will be no sightseeing explanation.
- Joining this tour on your last day in Hokkaido is not recommended. As there is a possibility of traffic congestion or other delay during the tour. In this case, no compensation will be made.
- Staying time at each sightseeing spot is subject to change depending on realtime traffic condition.
- There is a possibility that arrival is delayed due to traffic conditions. When meeting with stormy weather, the tour may be unavoidably canceled. Please kindly be noted.
- Lunch is at your own expense in the zoo.
- Admission fee for Asahiyama Zoo is included. Please kindly be noted that guide will not accompany to enter the zoo.
- Please note that we do not accept bus seat requests.
- Return time is about 20:30
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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