Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo Day Tour | Cute Penguins & Biei Shirahige Waterfall & Dreamy Ningle Terrace | Departing from Sapporo

－Meeting Time－
07:50 Gather / 08:00 Depart on time
※ Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time to complete check-in.
※ The bus will depart on time. Please note that late arrivals will not be able to join the tour.
－Meeting Point－
In front of the Information Center on the 1st floor of Sapporo TV Tower
Address: Odori Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
The tour guide will be waiting with an 'EASY GO' flag. Please check in with the guide upon arrival.
－Itinerary Introduction－
This tour offers two Hokkaido winter-exclusive routes (A and B), both departing from Sapporo. Visit the popular Asahiyama Zoo and travel deep into Biei and Furano to experience the unique charm of Hokkaido's silver world.
If you want to capture the iconic winter scenery of Biei, we recommend Route A: 'Blue Pond & Shirahige Waterfall Snow Scenery Route.' If you want to step into the snowfields and enjoy winter activities in Hokkaido, we recommend Route B: 'Chiyoda Farm Snow Play Route.'
－Route A | Asahiyama Zoo × Blue Pond × Shirahige Waterfall × Ningle Terrace－
08:00 | Depart from Sapporo TV Tower
Asahiyama Zoo
Visit the incredibly popular Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido to see penguins, polar bears, seals, and other animals in their natural and lively states up close.
When winter snow conditions permit, you may have the chance to see the popular 'Penguin Walk.' Watching the penguins waddle through the snow is one of the most anticipated and heartwarming sights of a Hokkaido winter.
※ Please arrange your own lunch inside the zoo.
Biei Winter Scenery | Sightseeing from the bus window
Travel through the hills of Biei, admiring the snow-covered fields, rolling hills, and vast snowfields, and feel the pure and tranquil silver world of Hokkaido in winter.
Shirahige Waterfall
Visit Biei's iconic natural attraction, 'Shirahige Waterfall.' In winter, the cascading water, snow-covered cliffs, and frost interweave with the uniquely colored Biei River below, creating a dreamlike scene only visible in the cold season.
Shirogane Blue Pond
Step into Biei's popular hidden gem, 'Shirogane Blue Pond.' In winter, the Blue Pond is surrounded by snow, presenting a quiet and mysterious northern landscape that is completely different from the spring and summer seasons.
After the snow falls, the trees by the pond and the pure white world interweave to create a winter landscape unique to Hokkaido, as if you have stepped into a still painting of a snow country.
Ningle Terrace
The final stop of the journey is Ningle Terrace, hidden in the forests of Furano.
Stroll along the wooden forest paths where small cabins are scattered among the trees. When the lights turn on, the warm glow reflecting off the snow and forest creates a fairy-tale winter atmosphere.
Return to Sapporo
After the tour concludes, take the bus back to downtown Sapporo.
※ Arrival times are for reference only and may be earlier or later depending on traffic, snow, weather, and road conditions on the day.
－Route B | Asahiyama Zoo × Chiyoda Farm Snow Play × Ningle Terrace－
08:00 | Depart from Sapporo TV Tower
Asahiyama Zoo
First, visit the popular Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido to freely enjoy watching penguins, polar bears, seals, and other popular animals.
When winter snow conditions permit, you may have the chance to see the popular 'Penguin Walk' and experience the adorable charm of these northern animal stars in the snow up close.
※ Please arrange your own lunch inside the zoo.
Biei Winter Scenery | Sightseeing from the bus window
After leaving Asahikawa, head to Biei and enjoy the view of snow-covered hills, farmland, and vast snowfields along the way. As the bus travels through the Hokkaido countryside, experience the pure and magnificent natural scenery of the northern winter.
Chiyoda Farm | Winter Snow Play Experience
Step into Biei's Chiyoda Farm, surrounded by silver snowfields, and enjoy a winter-exclusive snow play time in Hokkaido!
Depending on on-site operations, you can participate in self-paid activities like snowmobiling to experience the thrill of speed and outdoor winter fun in the vast snowfields.
Beyond just admiring the snow, you can truly step into Hokkaido's silver world, adding more experience and joy to your winter trip.
※ Snow activities are self-paid items.
※ Actual experience content, fees, and operational status are subject to the facility's announcement on the day.
※ Activities may be adjusted or suspended due to snow depth, weather, or facility operational status.
Ningle Terrace
The final stop of the journey is expected to be Ningle Terrace in the forests of Furano.
The small cabins in the forest, illuminated by lights against the snow, present a fairy-tale-like winter scene, making it a highly atmospheric and popular spot in Hokkaido during winter.
※ If Ningle Terrace cannot be visited due to traffic conditions, heavy snow, blizzards, entry restrictions, temporary closures, or other operational factors, the itinerary will be adjusted to visit 'Takushinkan' instead. Please confirm and accept this itinerary adjustment before booking.
Return to Sapporo
After the tour concludes, take the bus back to downtown Sapporo.
※ Arrival times are for reference only and may be earlier or later depending on traffic, snow, weather, and road conditions on the day.
－Attraction Introduction－
【Asahiyama Zoo | Popular Animal Stars in the Snow Country】
When visiting Hokkaido in winter, Asahiyama Zoo is an unmissable popular attraction!
The zoo's display design, which stays close to the animals' original lifestyles, allows visitors to observe the natural and lively sides of penguins, polar bears, seals, and other animals from different angles.
Especially in winter, the animals' appearance in the silver snow scenery is even more characteristic of Hokkaido. When snow and park conditions permit, you may have the chance to encounter the popular 'Penguin Walk.' Watching a group of penguins waddle through the snow is one of the most anticipated scenes for many visitors to Asahiyama Zoo in winter.
※ The dates, times, and frequency of the Penguin Walk are determined by the zoo based on snow, weather, and penguin conditions; it cannot be guaranteed to take place on the day.
【Shirahige Waterfall | Biei's Stunning View in the Icy Secret Realm】※ Route A
Biei's popular natural attraction, 'Shirahige Waterfall,' is named for the thin streams of water that resemble a white beard as groundwater pours down from the gaps in the cliff.
In winter, the waterfall is surrounded by snow and frost. The flowing water, snow-covered cliffs, and the Biei River complement each other, presenting an icy landscape with unique Hokkaido characteristics.
【Shirogane Blue Pond | A Quiet Secret Realm in the Snow Country】※ Route A
The Shirogane Blue Pond, which shows different charms in all four seasons, puts on a pure white snow outfit in winter.
With snow covering the banks and trees, the entire landscape transforms from the vivid colors of spring and summer into a quiet, pure northern world. The unique light, shadow, and snow scenery of winter give this popular Biei attraction a completely different dreamlike atmosphere.
【Chiyoda Farm | Step into the Snowfield and Play in Hokkaido's Winter】※ Route B
If Route A is about collecting Hokkaido's winter scenery, then Route B is about personally stepping into Hokkaido's snow world!
In winter, Chiyoda Farm is surrounded by vast snowfields. Depending on the day's operations, you can participate in self-paid snow activities such as snowmobiling, switching from quiet snow viewing to a high-speed winter experience, and feeling another kind of fun in Hokkaido's snow country travel.
【Ningle Terrace | Fairy-tale Cabins in the Snowy Forest】
Hidden in the forests of Furano, Ningle Terrace is a highly atmospheric and popular spot in Hokkaido during winter.
Wooden cabins are scattered along the forest trail. When the warm lights turn on, the snow, forest, and cabins weave together into a dreamlike scene. Visiting in winter allows you to fully experience the unique romantic atmosphere of the Furano forest.🌲✨
【Takushinkan｜Photography Art Space in the Land of Biei】※ Alternative spot for Itinerary B
Takushinkan is a photography gallery located in the hills of Biei, featuring the natural scenery and seasonal landscapes of Biei, Hokkaido.
Here, you can appreciate the colors and expressions of the Biei landscape across different seasons through photography, and experience the unique charm created by the intersection of Hokkaido's pastoral scenery and photographic art.
※ Itinerary B is generally scheduled to visit Ningle Terrace; however, if the visit is not possible due to traffic, severe weather, entry restrictions, temporary closures, or other operational factors, it will be adjusted to visit Takushinkan instead.
－How to choose between Itinerary A and B?－
Itinerary A｜Winter Scenic Route ❄️
Asahiyama Zoo → Biei Snow Scenery → Shirahige Waterfall → Shirogane Blue Pond → Ningle Terrace
Recommended for travelers who love natural scenery, photography, and Biei's snowy landscapes.
Itinerary B｜Winter Snow Play Route 🏍️
Asahiyama Zoo → Biei Snow Scenery → Snow play at Chiyoda Farm → Ningle Terrace (adjusted to Takushinkan under specific circumstances)
Recommended for travelers who enjoy snow activities, hands-on experiences, and outdoor fun in the Hokkaido winter.