15 Best Zoos and Safari Parks in Furano

Furano’s zoo tours are really Asahiyama Zoo with the flower farms tacked on; the zoo is about an hour north. In summer the mix of animals and lavender makes a long but easy family day.

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

“Our guide, Onodera-san, was absolutely wonderful! They gave us lots of great advice and led the tour very well. The itinerary wasn't too rushed, and the zoo was a lot of fun.”

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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

“Tour guide Eric was dedicated and responsible. His bilingual commentary in Chinese and English was rich in content and added a lot of fun to the trip. Highly recommended!”

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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

“Our tour guide today is Kevin, I am very impressed with his knowledge and patience, as well as courteous service. He is a great tour guide!”

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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

“Our tour guide, Xiaoyu, was detailed, conversational, and funny. She answered every question, and during free time, she recommended where to go, how to arrange our route, where to take pictures, and reminded us of safety precautions. It was a very enjoyable trip.”

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8.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

“There are only two scenic spots in this itinerary. I originally expected to have more time to visit, but unfortunately I could only spend less than 20 minutes at Shirogane Blue Pond. It would be better if the duration could be increased to 30-40 minutes.”

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9.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

“Our tour guide, Little Yang (from Linkou, Taipei), was very kind, and his explanations were clear and well-spoken. I'm very happy to have had such a pleasant trip. However, the twilight Christmas tree is just a single tree for taking aesthetic photos. It was very…”

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10.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

“We are luckey to have Rita as our tour guide. She is very energitic, friendly and knowledgeable. She told us lot of useful information in every stop. However the time to stop at the Zoo is little bit short. and no hot drink complimented as…”

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11.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

“Our tour guide, Masaru did a wonderful job of driving us through the Furano/Biei district with its rainbow of floral colors. We also stopped off at Aoi Pond and the Shirahige Falls which are unique natural wonders to Hokkaido and a must see while visiting…”

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12.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

“The tour bus was spacious and comfortable, the itinerary was well-planned, and the attractions matched their descriptions. We had a fantastic time! You absolutely must visit Furano in the summer. This day trip is highly recommended.”

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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

“I had a really good experience with ny experience. Rita, our guide spoke in three languages at a time for the entire trip to accomodate all 23 of us in the tour. She goes beyond to made us comfortable, gives us all the information about…”

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14.Asahiyama Zoo & Furano Biei Blue Pond Tour

Compare Asahiyama Zoo, Farm Tomita, Biei’s Blue Pond, and a long bus day from Sapporo, with seasonal tips and practical advice.

★ 4.8

“Tour guide Vivian can communicate in Chinese, Japanese, and English. If we hadn't shown up before the meeting time, she thoughtfully called to check on us, knowing we had children with us, to prevent us from getting lost or falling behind.”

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