Hokkaido 3-Day Tour | Limited Time Offer | Same price per person per room! Enjoy the winter scenery all at once! 2026 Sapporo Snow Festival, Drift Ice Icebreaker Garinko-go, and Asahiyama Zoo (Departing from Tokyo)
- Enjoy all the winter scenery at once!
- We'll guide you to the 2026 Sapporo Snow Festival, a major winter event. Enjoy the spectacular snow sculptures!
- Board the Garinko, an icebreaker ship that breaks up the drift ice with a drill in Monbetsu!
- Enjoyable for both adults and children! We'll take you to Asahiyama Zoo, famous for its behavioral exhibits!
- Stay for several nights at Hotel Crescent Asahikawa (or a hotel of similar class), a conveniently located hotel in Asahikawa!
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Minimum participant requirement | 25 travelers |
| Accommodation type | Hotel |
| Room type | Double room |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Bus tour |
| Transport | Sightseeing cruise, Bus tour |
| Cruise type | Sightseeing boat |
Product Info
Purchase Notice
[Travel conditions]
Departure/Destination: Tokyo/Hokkaido
Length of trip: 2 nights and 3 days
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus company: Soya Bus or equivalent
Airline or ship name: ANA, AIRDO, Japan Airlines
Meal conditions: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 0 dinners
Accommodation: [1st and 2nd nights] Hotel Crescent Asahikawa: Western-style room (single/twin)
Or Hotel Route Inn Grand Asahikawa Ekimae: Western-style room (single or twin)
Or Hotel Route Inn Asahikawa Ekimae Ichijodori: Western-style room (single or twin)
Or Art Hotel Asahikawa: Western-style room (single/twin) Or
Asahikawa Toyo Hotel: Western-style rooms (single and twin)
Or JR Inn Asahikawa: Western-style room (single/twin) Or
Y's Hotel Asahikawa: Western-style room (single/twin) and equivalent class
Minimum number of participants: 25
Tour conductor: Partially accompanied (only within Hokkaido)
Guide: 0 (Guidance will be in Japanese) *No guide-interpreters will accompany
[Travel planning/implementation]
Company name: CLUB TOURISM INTERNATIONAL INC
Address: 1-9-6 Edagawa, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Registration number: Tourism Agency Commissioner's Registered Travel Agency No. 1693
Travel industry association: Full member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Consignment sales]
KKDAY JAPAN Inc.
2nd floor, WESTALL Yotsuya Building, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004
Tourism Agency Commissioner's Registered Travel Agency No. 2045
Member organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Reminders
A minimum of 25 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 21 day(s) before the departure date
Drift ice may not be viewable due to natural phenomena. Also, the icebreaker may be suspended depending on the state of the drift ice and weather conditions. If you cancel or change your trip due to this, cancellation fees will be charged from the cancellation date.
If there is no drift ice, the icebreaker will operate in Aomi. However, the tour may be canceled in the event of bad weather. In that case, we will guide you to an alternative sightseeing spot or refund the difference in fare.
You will need proper cold weather gear. Please bring a thick coat, sweater, gloves, etc. Also, to prevent falls when walking on snowy or icy roads, please wear winter shoes, boots, or comfortable shoes with anti-slip surfaces.
The itinerary may be changed depending on the weather, local conditions, etc. Tourist attractions will not be omitted or the tour time will not be shortened.
If there is an odd number of people in your group, you will be seated on the bus with other passengers.
Even if you apply for a room for two people, it may be divided into two rooms depending on the amount of people in the room.
The listed meal contents may be subject to change due to local procurement issues or poor catches.
Due to the seating arrangement on airplanes and buses, even if you have booked as a group of two or more people, you may not be seated next to each other (seating vertically).
This tour is conducted in Japanese only.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 21 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 8 to 20 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
The famous penguin walk at Asahiyama Zoo typically takes place twice a day during winter, usually in the morning and afternoon. The exact timings can vary slightly each day and are often announced at the zoo entrance or on their official website. It's recommended to check upon arrival for the precise schedule to ensure you don't miss this unique experience.
Asahiyama Zoo is renowned for its innovative behavioral exhibits designed to showcase animals' natural behaviors in unique ways. Highlights include the underwater tunnel for viewing penguins swimming overhead, the polar bear exhibit where you can see them dive from various angles, and the orangutan skywalk, allowing them to swing freely above visitors. These exhibits offer immersive perspectives on animal life.
To fully enjoy Asahiyama Zoo and its unique behavioral exhibits, including attending a penguin walk and exploring various animal habitats, it is recommended to allocate approximately 3 to 4 hours. This allows ample time to leisurely observe the animals, participate in any available experiences, and navigate the zoo comfortably without rushing.
From Sapporo, visitors can reach Asahiyama Zoo primarily by train or bus. Take the JR Limited Express from Sapporo Station to Asahikawa Station (approx. 1.5 hours). From Asahikawa Station, you can take a local bus directly to the zoo (approx. 40 minutes). Some tour packages also offer convenient direct bus transfers from Sapporo.
Yes, Asahiyama Zoo often features specific animal feeding times and keeper talks, providing insights into the animals' lives and behaviors. While direct interactive experiences like petting are limited for animal welfare, these scheduled events, such as seal feeding or wolf howling, offer a close-up and educational viewing experience. Check the daily schedule upon arrival.
Beyond the iconic penguin walk, Asahiyama Zoo offers several must-see exhibits. Don't miss the polar bear enclosure, where you can observe them swimming from a unique glass dome. The seal pavilion features a vertical cylindrical tank for seals to swim through. Other popular exhibits include the mischievous Japanese macaque mountain and the majestic wolves.
To efficiently explore Asahiyama Zoo, it's often recommended to start from the main entrance and follow a counter-clockwise route, or prioritize specific animal feeding times and events. The zoo is designed for easy navigation, but picking up a map at the entrance will help you plan your path, ensuring you cover key exhibits like the penguin house, polar bear, and seal zones.
Asahiyama Zoo provides various facilities to enhance the visitor experience. You'll find several restaurants and snack kiosks offering a range of food options, from light snacks to full meals. Numerous rest areas, benches, and indoor shelters are available throughout the park for relaxation. Lockers and restrooms are also conveniently located.
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