Hokkaido: Asahiyama Zoo, Biei, and Ningle Terrace Tour 7:45 Meetup at JR Sapporo Station North Exit Bus Parking Lot
ID: GYG742389-1203248
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
1 days
Description
Experience Hokkaido's winter wonders on a day trip from Sapporo. Visit Asahiyama Zoo to see penguins, explore Panoramic Flower Gardens Shikisai-no-oka and Biei's snowy landscapes.
Asahiyama Zoo, located in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, is Japan's northernmost zoo. Here, visitors can see adorable penguins strolling in the snow, clumsy raccoons climbing around, curious seals frolicking in glass enclosures, and monkeys huddling together for warmth. The zoo's unique feature is its emphasis on providing animals with a relatively free-range environment, allowing visitors to observe them up close through clever exhibits.
Next, we'll head to Shikisai-no-oka in Biei, which in winter transforms into a snowy playground. Activities like snowmobiling and sledding are available, catering to both beginners and enthusiasts. Don't miss the iconic Christmas tree standing alone in the snowy fields of Biei, attracting many visitors for its artistic charm.
Finally, we'll visit Ningle Terrace in Furano, inspired by a character from Japanese author Kenji Miyazawa's novels. This forest workshop features small cottages housing unique handmade crafts such as glassware, paper art, and lavender-themed souvenirs exclusive to the area. Each shop is quaint and offers items that are meticulously crafted and only available here. The terrace is particularly romantic in the evening when it lights up. After purchasing souvenirs, we'll return to Sapporo, concluding our day trip.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the allure of Hokkaido's snow-covered winter scenery
- Enjoy the cute penguins in the snow
- Buy handmade souvenirs at Ningle Terrace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The minimum number of people in a group is 4. When the number of participants does not reach the minimum number of people in the group specified above, the tour will be canceled and an email notification of cancellation will be sent 4 days before the departure date.
In the event of adverse weather conditions such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision will be made one day before departure (18:00 local time) whether the tour will be canceled or not, and will be notified by email at any time.
Please wear light clothing, shoes and bring your own warm clothes (if necessary)
The above itinerary is for reference only and traffic conditions cannot be controlled. Please avoid planning events that night. We apologize for any delays
7:45 Meetup at JR Sapporo Station North Exit Bus Parking Lot
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.