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Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan

Location Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
$106
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Overview

Asahiyama Zoo, located in the northernmost region of Japan, is the country's most popular zoo. Visitors can gain valuable insights into the zoo's commitment to preserving the natural habitats of wildlife.

  • 🐾 Unique animal encounters at Asahiyama Zoo, featuring penguin walks, seals swimming, and polar bears diving.
  • 🌊 Experience the breathtaking Biei Green Pond, known for its crystal-clear azure hues and stunning seasonal transformations.
  • 💧 Witness Shirahige Falls, a striking waterfall with a 30-meter drop, resembling a white beard as it cascades down rocky cliffs.
  • 🏞️ Visit the Seven Stars Tree, a famous cypress tree that stands as a guardian of Biei's scenic beauty, featured on Seven Star cigarette packaging.
  • 🌳 Capture memories at the Tree of Ken and Mary, a birch tree symbolizing love and resilience, made famous by a Nissan Skyline commercial.
  • 🌌 During the Shirogane Blue Pond tour, enjoy serene reflections of nature's beauty in the pond's unique blue waters.
  • 🚍 Transportation included from Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel, with a designated meeting time at 07:30 AM.
  • 🦙 Wheelchair accessible facilities available, accommodating all physical fitness levels and providing pram/stroller-friendly options.
  • 🎟️ Asahiyama Zoo ticket and a friendly driver included in the experience, ensuring a comfortable journey.
  • 🌄 Note that Shirahige Falls will be excluded from the tour between July 1 and September 15, with a visit to Farm Tomita instead.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Tour From Tokyu REI Hotel
Starting point:
Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel, 5-chōme-1 Minami 4 Jōnishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-8509, Japan
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Transportation
  • Asahiyama Zoo ticket
  • Driver
  • Other expenses not mentioned
  • Personal expenses

Meeting point
Location: West of 1F, Sapporo TV Tower Winter Itinerary (December 1st–March 31st) • 7:40 am: Depart from Sapporo TV Tower • 7:50 am: Depart from Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel
Location: Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel 1st Floor Lobby Summer Itinerary (April 29th–November 30th) • 8:10 am: Depart from Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel • 8:20 am: Depart from Sapporo TV Tower
Return details
Location: West of 1F, Sapporo TV Tower Winter Itinerary (December 1st–March 31st) • 7:40 am: Depart from Sapporo TV Tower • 7:50 am: Depart from Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel
Location: Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel 1st Floor Lobby Summer Itinerary (April 29th–November 30th) • 8:10 am: Depart from Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel • 8:20 am: Depart from Sapporo TV Tower

  • Location Name: Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel Lobby (1F) Address:5 Chome-1 Minami 4 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-8509, Japan Meeting Time. 07:30 AM Departure Time. 07:40 AM (pass by)
  • Location Name: Information Center (1F) of Sapporo TV Tower Address:1 Chome Odorinishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042, Japan Meeting Time. 07:40 AM Departure Time. 07:50 AM (pass by)
  • Visitors in the Asahiyama Zoo can experience unique and immersive animal encounters. Highlights include penguin walks, seals swimming, polar bears diving, and more. The zoo's innovative enclosures offer close-up views, and there's an underwater tunnel for a fish-eye view of seals and penguins. In winter, the zoo transforms into a snow-covered wonderland, offering a distinctive charm. It's a memorable opportunity to observe diverse animals in captivating environments.
  • This is a living tapestry woven by generations of Biei farmers. As different crops are planted and harvested, the rolling hills naturally unfold in layers of contrasting colors, resembling patches of fabric hand-stitched on earth. Following the undulating slopes, you aren't just seeing beautiful rural scenery, you are witnessing the rhythmic pace of life in Hokkaido—working in harmony with the four seasons, respecting the land, and quietly nurturing the harvest. (pass by)
  • Seven Stars Tree
    In 1976, this cypress tree, along with the surrounding landscape, earned its name by being featured on the packaging of Seven Star cigarettes in Japan. The tree stands in the vast field like a lone guardian angel of the beauty of the Biei hills
  • Tree of Ken and Mary is a birch tree standing in the farmland of Furano, which rose to fame after appearing in a Nissan Skyline commercial in the 1970s. The birch tree symbolizes purity, beauty, resilience, and vitality, while the couple, Ken and Mary, in the ad gives it the meaning of love. Today, the tree, with its profound symbolism and captivating scenery, has become a popular photo spot for tourists. (pass by)
  • During a Shirogane Blue Pond tour, people will witness a stunning natural wonder. The pond, located in Hokkaido, Japan, offers mesmerizing blue hues due to the unique mineral composition of the water. Visitors can enjoy serene reflections of nearby trees and mountains in the crystal-clear water, creating a picture-perfect scene. The seasonal changes, such as snow in winter or vibrant foliage in autumn, add to the pond's allure. Overall, it's a peaceful and visually captivating experience in the lap of nature.
  • Shirahige Falls
    Shirahige Falls, located in Biei, Hokkaido, Japan, offers a breathtaking natural spectacle. Visitors will see pristine, crystal-clear waters cascading from a lush, forested cliff into a serene pool below. The falls are framed by vibrant greenery in summer and transform into a winter wonderland when frozen. The stunning contrast of white snow against the rugged rocks is a sight to behold. Shirahige Falls provides a peaceful, photogenic spot for nature lovers and photographers alike. Note: Shirahige Waterfall will be excluded from the tour between 1 July and 15 September and between 1 July and 15 September, and the tour will visit Farm Tomita instead

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please arrive at designated location 10 mins prior to departure, as tour will depart on time
  • If affected by traffic congestion, facility maintenance, etc., the itinerary or the stop time of each spot will be adjusted
  • If the tour uses a Hi-Ace or minibus, the driver will provide service without a guide
  • The bus will leave on time, so please be sure to observe the boarding time. Passengers who arrive after the bus departs will not be able to join the tour
  • The itinerary is subject to change based on operating hours and conditions of the stops on the day
  • Sometimes buses are delayed due to traffic or bad weather. Please allow enough time to proceed to your next activities or transportation if you have plans after the tour
  • Sometimes the itinerary must be cancelled due to natural disasters or abnormal weather. In this case, please contact us to confirm the departure status
  • The time to visit each spot will be determined according to the traffic conditions on the road or the number of participants on the day
  • The penguin parade is a winter limited show; please refer to the official website of Asahiyama Zoo for the actual timetable
  • Ningle Terrace may be closed if there's a snowstorm or other inclement weather conditions
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan

    Location Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
    $106
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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