15 Best Full-Day Tours in Asahikawa

On a full Asahikawa day, try to fit in a bowl of the local ramen at lunch; Asahikawa Ramen Village gathers several well-known shops under one roof. Most tours from Sapporo combine the zoo with the Biei hills.

1.Asahiyama Zoo & Biei Blue Pond & Shirogane Falls or Farm Tomita Day Trip (Departing from Sapporo, Hokkaido, includes original souvenir)

Visit Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Blue Pond and seasonal Hokkaido sights on a 10.5-hour Sapporo day trip, with transport and a souvenir included.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“The driver quickly took everyone to various attractions, and the tour guide, Mr. Dong, introduced the spots in detail. It was a fun-filled day.”

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3.Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo & Shikisai-no-Oka & Biei Christmas Tree & Ningle Terrace Day Trip: Departing from Sapporo (Winter option: Snowmobile)

Review this Sapporo day trip to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s winter sights, Shikisai-no-Oka and Ningle Terrace, with an optional snowmobile ride.

★ 4.6

“Thank you to our tour guide Lucy for her enthusiastic sharing and introduction, and also to our driver for their excellent driving skills, which allowed us to relax and rest. We had a very enjoyable day! 🥰”

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5.Hokkaido Popular Photo Spot Day Trip: Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Shirogane Blue Pond, Instagram-Famous Tree, Shirasu Waterfall, Forest Elf Terrace (Departing from Sapporo, Multi-language Options Available)

Review this 11-hour Hokkaido day tour from Sapporo, with practical details on its winter photo stops, guides, timing, comfort, and value.

★ 4.5

“The best part of this trip was having a very thoughtful and responsible tour guide, Xiao Hong. Her explanations were incredibly detailed and engaging, and she even provided them in Chinese, English, and Japanese. Before arriving at each attraction, she would send messages in advance…”

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6.Chinese & English Guide: Hokkaido Popular Day Trip | Asahiyama Zoo & Biei Internet-Famous Trees & Shirasu Waterfall & Shirogane Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace (Sapporo Departure)

See Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s blue pond and waterfalls, and Furano’s Ningle Terrace on a long, convenient Hokkaido day trip from Sapporo.

★ 4.5

“Five-star review for tour guide Xiao Zhou! In addition to guiding us, he also recommends great restaurants and even helps with reservations. Super awesome! 👍”

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7.Optional Snowmobile | Hokkaido Winter Day Tour | Asahiyama Zoo Penguin Walk & Ningle Terrace Illumination | Multiple Routes Available

Review of the Biei and Furano day tour from Sapporo, with stop-by-stop advice, seasonal caveats, guide details, timing and value.

★ 4.7

“Our guide, Sunny, provided a very informative tour. I highly recommend it for those who enjoy immersive travel experiences. Although the time spent at each location might feel a bit short, the attractions themselves are definitely worth seeing.”

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9.Asahiyama Zoo & Farm Tomita Full-Day Nature Tour

Compare Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond and Farm Tomita in one Hokkaido day trip, with practical advice on seasonal sights, long bus rides and tight stop times.

★ 4.3

“Asahikawa Zoo has a busy schedule, so it's best to check the day's activity schedule and go to the activities you want to see first. The trip was too slow that day and I couldn't catch up with the penguin activity🫣The Blue Pond is beautiful…”

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10.Sapporo:Asahiyama Zoo,Shirahige Waterfall&Blue Pond Day Trip

Discover Hokkaido’s highlights on a full-day trip from Sapporo, featuring Asahiyama Zoo, Shirahige Waterfall, and Blue Pond with expert guides and stunning scenery.

★ 4.4

“Lisa was a great guide—very clear in her explanations and super knowledgeable. She could also communicate in multiple languages, which was a big help for our group.”

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11.Hokkaido Day Trip: Asahiyama Zoo (Including Admission) + Shikisai-no-oka + Biei Instagram-Famous Trees/Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls (Other Seasons) + Furano Ningle Terrace | Departure from Sapporo – Complimentary Hot/Cold Drink

A practical review of this Sapporo day trip to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls, with seasonal routes, timing and value tips.

★ 4.5

“Tour guide Rita was extremely professional and attentive, fluent in both Mandarin and Japanese. She shared a wealth of interesting facts about Hokkaido, as well as recommendations for must-buy souvenirs, local delicacies, and the history behind various attractions. She also proactively offered to take photos…”

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13.Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo Four Seasons Story: Blue Pond, Shirasu Waterfall, Shikisai no Oka, Forest Elf Terrace One-Day Tour

Visit Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls, plus seasonal stops, on a long day trip from Sapporo. See what’s included and what can change.

★ 4.2

“We were brought to the zoo but, blue pond - Tour guide mentionde Shirahige Falls were closed but bring us to some lavender shop which i find such a nosense - we did not even go to the Ningle Terrace Day trip - We were…”

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14.Hokkaido | Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, Asahikawa Private Chartered Day Tour | Customizable Itinerary

Plan a private Hokkaido day trip from Sapporo to Noboribetsu and Lake Toya, with flexible stops, hotel pickup, and clear advice on costs and timing.

★ 5.0

“It's really great not to have to worry about transportation 😎The tour guide is also very cute 😍You can chat more! But it is recommended not to choose more than four locations, otherwise the trip will be very rushed! If you go in winter, be…”

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15.Hokkaido: Asahiyama Zoo Biei Ningle Terrace Day Tour

Discover the magic of Hokkaido with this comprehensive day tour featuring Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Ningle Terrace, and more—perfect for nature lovers and culture seekers.

★ 4.7

“This is not a guided tour but rather transportation to various stops. Overall it was fine as the stops were nice in themselves and the driver was kind. We were not told about the itinerary for the day or given any guided information about the…”

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4.8Hokkaido Popular Influencer Check-in Route | Asahiyama Zoo & Influencer Tree & Shirogane Blue Pond & Shirahige Waterfall & Elf Terrace One-Day Tour$47.40 4.7Hokkaido 1-Day Highlights Tour: Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Blue Pond, Ningle Terrace (Departing from Sapporo – optional winter snowmobiling – multiple routes available)$41.49 4.0Asahiyama Zoo & Frozen Ice Sea Sunset Cruise Day Trip from Sapporo$213.65 4.6(Departing from Sapporo, Hokkaido, choose 1 of 2 routes) Shikisai no Oka + Farm Tomita OR Asahiyama Zoo + Shirogane Blue Pond 1-Day Tour$47.45 4.8Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo & Biei One Day Tour | Chinese/English Bilingual Tour Guide + Optional Small Group + Optional Hotel Pick-up$47.40 4.4Classic Hokkaido One-Day Tour: Asahiyama Zoo & Ken & Mary Tree & Shirahige Waterfall & Biei Shirogane Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace$56.89 4.8Hokkaido Winter Full-Day Tour | Penguin Walk, Platinum Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Forest Elf Terrace | Departure from Sapporo, Chinese and English Tour Guide$49.79 4.4Hokkaido: Asahiyama Zoo + Shirogane Blue Pond – Summer Limited Furano Flower Fields Day Tour$53.75 4.5Hokkaido Winter Exclusive: Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo & Internet-Famous Christmas Tree & Shirogane Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace One-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo$56.79 4.1Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo & Forest Elf Terrace Day Trip$68.19 4.4Hokkaido Winter Limited: Asahiyama Zoo & Shirogane Blue Pond & Shirasu Waterfall & Shikisai-no-Oka (Optional Snowmobile Experience) & Forest Elf Terrace Day Tour$50.49 4.4Mini Group for 9 People, Hokkaido Asahikawa & Biei One Day Tour$70.95 4.7Hokkaido Asahikawa Furano Seasonal One-Day Tour: Shikisai-no-Oka Flower Viewing/Winter Asahiyama Zoo/Biei Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace Illumination$51.25 5.0From Sapporo: Biei, Furano or Asahikawa Private Day Trip10 - 12 hours$599 5.0Hokkaido Day Tour From Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan$105.99 4.7Hokkaido Must-See! Asahikawa Biei Furano Leisurely One-Day Tour: Ningle Terrace Illumination Trip: Small group of 7-9 people$94.59 3.8Sapporo Asahiyama Zoo Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour$43.55 2.6Sapporo Asahiyama Zoo, Tree Spot & Waterfalls Day Tour10 hours$58