Asahiyama Zoo, Shirahige Falls & Blue Pond Illumination Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 45 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Japanese
Operated by: Tour&Charter International

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Driver/guide
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: All activities

Not included

Not included: Please spend time in Asahiyama Zoo having your own lunch.

Itinerary

Asahiyama Zoo

2 hours Admission included

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.
Shirahige Falls

20 min

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.
Shirogane Blue Pond

30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

10:50AM

End point

Sapporo Station North Exit

Using your ticket

Our tour guide will meet guests at hotel lobby, and he or she will call name for gathering.

Emergency contact 090-9194-1151

Tours depart on time and we will not wait or refund late participants.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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