In winter Asahiyama Zoo walks its king penguins through the snow for exercise, and the parade is short, slow and packed, so claim a spot along the rope early. The snow leopards and wolves look far more at home in January than in July.
Review this Sapporo day trip to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s winter sights, Shikisai-no-Oka and Ningle Terrace, with an optional snowmobile ride.
Most Popular★ 4.6“Beautiful places and sceneries. Enjoyed much the zoo with our little one.”
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1,086 reviewsFrom $47.39
Review of the Biei and Furano day tour from Sapporo, with stop-by-stop advice, seasonal caveats, guide details, timing and value.
★ 4.7“My favorite part of this trip to Japan was Furano. Not having to rush from one attraction to another, enjoying the scenery from the car, and taking a leisurely stroll through the flower fields felt incredibly relaxing.”
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269 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $47.39
See Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Christmas Tree, Shirahige Waterfall, and Blue Pond on a long winter day trip from Sapporo.
★ 4.7“great experience , transportation is good, guide ggives lots of information”
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250 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $50.55
See Asahiyama Zoo’s winter animals, Biei’s snowy fields and Ningle Terrace on a long day tour from Sapporo, with optional snowmobiling.
★ 4.6“We had an incredible day trip to furano and biei led by our guide, Sunny. From the very beginning, communication was smooth and professional. Sunny arrived exactly on time at the meeting point, which made the start of our journey stress-free. What truly set this…”
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42 reviews11 hoursFrom $56.85
Discover Hokkaido’s winter magic with this full-day tour including Asahiyama Zoo, snowy landscapes, and optional snowmobiling. Perfect for winter enthusiasts.
★ 5.0“It was great but it felt very fast paced.”
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28 reviews9 hours - 1 dayFrom $58by JRT Group
Compare Hokkaido’s summer flower-field route with its winter zoo and snow stops, including Blue Pond, transport, timing, and what to expect.
★ 4.7“thank you tour guide Zhu for being efficient while conducting the tour for us.”
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23 reviewsFrom $41.49
Discover the magic of Hokkaido with this one-day tour featuring Asahiyama Zoo, scenic Biei landscapes, Ningle Terrace, and farm fun—perfect for winter explorers.
★ 4.3“Tomas is the best!!!!”
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16 reviews1 dayFrom $58by Japan Holiday Travel Co., Ltd.Sapporo Sales Office
Compare Hokkaido’s winter day-trip routes from Sapporo, from Asahiyama Zoo and Biei’s snowy fields to Blue Pond lights and Ningle Terrace.
★ 4.5“It's good when there are fewer people; everything moves faster. It's more convenient than going by yourself and following a plan to every place.”
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15 reviewsFrom $56.79
Discover Hokkaido's winter magic with a full-day tour featuring penguins, snowmobiling, and scenic spots, perfect for animal lovers and adventure seekers.
★ 4.8“The day was very well planned and we enjoyed a lot during this trip. The guide was highly professional and courteous.”
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14 reviews9 hours - 1 dayFrom $58by Clover Travel Co., Ltd.
Compare Hokkaido’s winter sights on a guided day trip to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Blue Pond, Shirahige Waterfall and more.
★ 4.4“The itinerary clearly stated two pickup points, but on the return trip, the tour guide didn't ask and skipped the first one, Sapporo Station, causing us to drag our luggage for two kilometers through the university.”
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14 reviewsFrom $50.49
Compare this Sapporo day trip’s flower fields, Blue Pond, waterfall and Ningle Terrace, with practical advice on timing, seasons and package choices.
★ 4.7“Our guide, Aoki, was truly exceptional-reliable and incredibly thoughtful! The entire itinerary was perfectly planned and arranged, with a relaxed pace that never felt rushed. We weren't tired at all throughout the trip, making for a wonderfully comfortable experience. Plus, our guide had a knack…”
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12 reviewsFrom $51.25
Discover Hokkaido’s winter charm on this 10-hour Sapporo tour featuring Asahiyama Zoo, snow activities, and the scenic Ningle Terrace, perfect for nature lovers.
★ 4.7“an amazing day trip from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo! The guide was super friendly, the bus was comfortable, and the zoo experience was unforgettable!! Everything was smooth and well-organized. Highly recommend this tour!”
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8 reviews10 hoursFrom $97by QingHe Travel
Review of the Sapporo Asahiyama Zoo and Ningle Terrace winter tour, with practical advice on the route, value, guide feedback, and booking checks.
★ 4.9“The tour guide is very professional and shares travel information in a lively and vivid way.”
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7 reviewsFrom $66.25