Hokkaido Half-Day Private Charter Car Tour: Biei & Furano Full Course, Asahiyama Zoo, and Hill Tour

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— Important Info —

• Meeting point: Hotel in Asahikawa city
• Meeting time: Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before departure
• Driver's language: Japanese

— Vehicle Info — 

1. Standard car, universal design taxi 

• Number of passengers: 1 to 3 
• Number of pieces of luggage: Up to three 24-inch suitcases 

2. Jumbo taxi 

• Number of passengers: 1 to 8 
• Number of pieces of luggage: Up to 8 24-inch suitcases
  
  

— Pick-up Area —

Normal pick-up area (no extra charge)

• Asahikawa City: Miyamae-dori, Miyashita-dori, and the area from 5-chome to 11-chome on 1-jo-dori to 9-jo-dori
• Asahikawa Station, hotels around the station, and nearby areas

Other transfer areas (additional charges may apply)

• Shin-Asahikawa Station to Nagayama Station: JPY1,000

*The amounts above are estimates

— Itinerary Info —

1. Asahiyama Zoo Course: Asahiyama Zoo - Asahikawa Ramen Village - Ueno Farm

• Departure time: 09:00 am–2:00 pm
• Duration: 5 hours

2. Hill Tour Course: Kitasei no Oka Observation Park – Shin-Ei no Oka Observation Park – Shikisai no Oka – Farms Chiyoda – Blue Pond – Shirahige no Taki – Zerubu no Oka – Jyujitsu no Oka

• Departure time: 09:00 am–12:00 pm
• Duration: 7 hours

3. Biei and Furano Enjoyment Course: Asahiyama Zoo - Blue Pond - Farm Tomita - Northwest Hill Observatory Park - Kitasaito Garden

• Departure time: 09:00 am–11:00 am
• Duration: 8 hours

— Attraction Info —

• Asahiyama Zoo is Japan's northernmost zoo and the most visited in the country. Its mission is to showcase the natural behavior and ecology of animals, allowing visitors to observe them up close. One of the highlights is the "Penguin Walk," a winter event unique to Hokkaido
• Blue Pond is renowned for its striking cobalt blue water and surrounding larch trees, offering a mystical sight. The color of the water changes with the seasons and weather, creating a variety of blue hues. Discovered by a photographer in 1997 and popularized after being featured on television in 2014, it has since become a global attraction. The Blue Pond is one of Biei's most famous tourist spots
• Farm Tomita, a top destination visited by 1 million people annually, is famous for its lavender fields. In addition to lavender, vibrant flowers are grown here, and visitors can enjoy shopping for lavender products, such as oils and lotions, and try lavender soft serve ice cream, a local treat exclusive to Furano
• Hokusei-no-Oka Observation Park, located on a small hill, features a pyramid-shaped observation deck offering panoramic views of Biei's hills. On clear days, you can see the Tokachi mountain range. In summer, lavender and sunflowers create vibrant flower fields. A tourist information center operates in the summer, and Jersey milk soft serve ice cream is available for purchase. It takes about 30 minutes to explore the park
• Kitasaito Garden is a 12-hectare garden connected directly to Asahikawa Station. Overlooking the Daisetsuzan mountain range, it's a peaceful space where visitors can appreciate nature’s beauty within the city. The garden's "Shop Kitasaito Garden" offers original soft serve ice cream, herbal teas, postcards, and more
• Asahikawa Ramen Village showcases Asahikawa's famous ramen, one of Hokkaido's four major styles alongside Sapporo, Hakodate, and Kushiro. The ramen is made with a soy sauce-based seafood broth from Hokkaido. The village hosts eight ramen restaurants, offering a variety of delicious flavors. Located near Asahiyama Zoo, it has become a popular spot, attracting increasing numbers of tourists, particularly from Asia
• Ueno Farm is part of the "Garden Highway" along the road from Asahikawa City to Kamikawa Town and Obihiro City, home to eight beautiful gardens representing Hokkaido. Inspired by British gardening, Ueno Farm uses flowers suited to the Hokkaido climate, ensuring stunning scenery throughout the year. It is open from late April to mid-October
• Shin-Eno-Oka Observatory Park offers a 360-degree view of Biei’s hills, with clear views of the Tokachi mountain range and Mount Asahidake on sunny days. In summer to autumn, you can see salvia and sunflowers, and it is famous for having one of Japan's most beautiful sunsets. The park is also known for Roll-kun, a toy made from rolled grass
• Shikisai-no-Oka, a 150,000 m² flower field, offers stunning views of the Tokachi Mountain Range and Biei's hills. From spring to autumn, it features vibrant flowers, and in winter, it transforms into a snowland for activities like snowmobiling. The Alpaca Farm allows visitors to interact with and feed the alpacas
• Farms Chiyoda, located about 10 minutes from Biei's center, spans 100,000 m² and is home to ponies, sheep, llamas, and more, making it a favorite with children. The on-site restaurant serves Jersey milk and soft serve ice cream made on the farm
• The Biei River, fed by the Tokachi Mountain Range's groundwater, creates stunning cobalt blue waters as it flows from the cracks in the rocks. The area offers a mystical atmosphere, perfect for photography, with scenery changing with the seasons
• Zerubu Hill, a flower-themed park along the highway from Asahikawa to Furano, covers about 60,000 m² with 3,000 flowers, including lavender and sunflowers. Visitors can also shop and dine on-site. From nearby Atom Hill, you can see the Ken and Mary Tree, made famous by a TV commercial
• Jujitsu Hill, about a 10-minute drive from Asahikawa Airport, features a rollercoaster-like road offering magnificent views of the Daisetsuzan and Tokachi mountain ranges. This hidden gem, far from the national highway, offers scenic views of Hokkaido’s farmland and hilly landscapes. (Note: If snow is present, this stop may be excluded from the tour)