15 Best Zoos and Safari Parks in Asahikawa

Asahiyama Zoo was close to closing in the 1990s before it rebuilt itself around showing animals in motion, and now it’s one of Japan’s busiest zoos. Watch the seals shoot up and down their glass tube; it’s the best exhibit.

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 meeting point was very close, we departed on time, the route was great, and it was solo-friendly.”

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2.Hokkaido One-Day Tour | Shikisai no Oka & Farm Tomita & Asahiyama Zoo & Ningle Terrace | Depart from Sapporo

Compare Hokkaido’s seasonal Biei and Furano day tour from Sapporo, with flower fields, Blue Pond or winter snow, and practical booking tips.

★ 4.8

“Eric have made this easy for three different languages and still get us around the tour in time and offers the the best things to buy.”

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6.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

“After comparing several day tours, this one has the best combination of attractions! Cute pets, forests, lakes, and waterfalls offer a great variety of styles. You get to experience multiple sceneries in a single day without getting visually fatigued.”

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7.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

“When I made the purchase, it clearly stated that a Chinese/English tour guide was included. However, only the driver picked us up, and the driver explicitly told us there would be no guide today, just him. So, I immediately filed a complaint. All the attractions…”

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8.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

“The value for money is quite good. Traveling around Furano on your own can be a bit troublesome, so joining a tour group is a better option. The tour guide's explanations were very professional, especially their language skills in Japanese, English, and Chinese. The overall…”

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9.Hokkaido Winter Hot Spots | Asahiyama Zoo, Shirohige Waterfall, Shirogane Blue Pond, Biei Christmas Tree One-Day Tour (Departing from Sapporo)

See Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Christmas Tree, Shirahige Waterfall, and Blue Pond on a long winter day trip from Sapporo.

★ 4.7

“The tour guide was very friendly, and the weather was perfect this time, very cool and pleasant. The lavender was in full, beautiful bloom.”

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10.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

“The itinerary was good and it was a good tour to visit in one trip, including the zoo. It was nice to be able to simply stick to the bus boarding time. The proportion of Japanese tourists was high. My time at the zoo wasn't…”

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11.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

“Hong, the tour guide, was absolutely exceptional. From the moment the tour began, Hong brought an infectious enthusiasm that made every stop feel meaningful and exciting. Their deep knowledge of the area, combined with clear explanations and engaging storytelling, kept everyone captivated. Hong was also…”

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12.Asahiyama Zoo Penguin Walk & Forest Elf Terrace Night Tour

See Asahiyama Zoo’s winter penguin walk and Ningle Terrace by night, with guided transport, snowy scenery, and a schedule shaped by weather.

★ 4.8

“We had a wonderful trip through out with the jc group. Especially thanks to our tour guide which is joe lee. He did well explained about hokkaido and japan history towards to us in order for us understanding more about the culture of japan. He…”

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13.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

“Rita was our tour guide for the day; she not only shared insights into Hokkaido's Rita was our tour guide for the day; she not only shared insights into Hokkaido's unique features and recommended delicious food, but also introduced a wide range of fantastic lavender…”

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14.Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Ningle Terrace (from Sapporo)

Discover the enchanting wonders of Sapporo's hidden gems: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, and Ningle Terrace. Unleash your wanderlust now!

★ 5.0

“The driver assigned to us was very polite, professional and very skilled driving in the slippery ice. We loved the scenic tour of hokkaido.Would definitely recommend to anyone with family and small children. Really heartfelt thanks to him.”

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15.Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo Day Trip | Penguin Walk-Biei Blue Pond-Ningle Terrace | Multiple Routes Available | Depart from Sapporo

Compare Hokkaido day-tour routes from Sapporo, from Biei’s Blue Pond and Furano’s flower fields to winter zoo and illumination options.

★ 5.0

“Such amazing tour today with Kevin as our tour guide. Continue to smile, being approachable and so much energy when explaining the story behind the places we visited. Appreciate your effort so much. One last thing, the photos you took personally for us were something…”

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4.6Sapporo Asahiyama Zoo & Shikisai no Oka Winter Tour11 hours$56.85 4.2Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo Four Seasons Story: Blue Pond, Shirasu Waterfall, Shikisai no Oka, Forest Elf Terrace One-Day Tour10.5 hours$47.35 4.8Asahiyama Zoo & Furano Biei Blue Pond Tour10.5 hours$82.09 4.7From Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Waterfall & Blue Pond Tour1 day$58 5.0Sapporo Winter : Asahiyama Zoo (Penguin Fun & Snowmobile)9 hours - 1 day$58 4.7Hokkaido: Asahiyama Zoo Biei Ningle Terrace Day Tour10 hours$87 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 4.4Hokkaido: Asahiyama Zoo + Shirogane Blue Pond – Summer Limited Furano Flower Fields Day Tour$53.75 4.0Sapporo Asahiyama Zoo & Garinko III Icebreaker Cruise$188.39 4.3Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo+Ningle Terrace+Biei Farm Snow Play1 day$58 4.5Hokkaido Winter Exclusive: Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo & Internet-Famous Christmas Tree & Shirogane Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace One-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo$56.79 4.8Penguin Fun & Snowmobile : Sapporo Winter (Asahiyama Zoo)9 hours - 1 day$58 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 4.3Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo and Shirahige Falls Trip /w Pickup10 hours$49 4.7Hokkaido Asahikawa Furano Seasonal One-Day Tour: Shikisai-no-Oka Flower Viewing/Winter Asahiyama Zoo/Biei Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace Illumination$51.25 5.0Hokkaido Day Tour From Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan$105.99 4.7Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Snow Activity, & Ningle Terrace Tour10 hours$97 4.9EN/CN | Kurodake Ropeway, Asahiyama Zoo, with Ramen 1D Bus | Hokkaido$75.05