Hokkaido Day Trip From Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo to Ningle Terrace(April - November)

$67.1
Per Person

  • Code: SPK1-12423
  • Day Tour
  • Sapporo

What To Expect

Overview

  • Daily departures. Minimum 1 person. Guaranteed departure on the day of your choice.
  • Biei Winter Red Tree Parade + Free Zoo Tickets
  • Free ice cream or hot drink when passing through HERB GARDEN
  • Asahiyama Zoo closed days: April 8 to April 26, 2024, November 4 to November 10, December 30 to January 1, 2025. If Asahiyama Zoo is closed, the itinerary will be Change to Biei Mangrove (30 minutes) - Shikisai no Oka (50 minutes) - Biei Green Pond (30 minutes) - Shirasuga Falls (15 minutes)
  • December 30 to January 1, 2025. If Asahiyama Zoo is closed, the itinerary will be Change to Biei Mangrove (30 minutes) - Shikisai no Oka (50 minutes) - Biei Green Pond (30 minutes) - Shirasuga Falls (15 minutes)

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Itinerary

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During the period from April to November, the itinerary will be adjusted as follows: Asahiyama Zoo (110 minutes) - Blue Pond - Shiraito Waterfall - HERBGARDEN - Fairy Terrace.

7:30 Sapporo Oriental Hotel (オリエンタルホテル) Address: 422-41 Minami 8-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo(Gathering on and off the bus package) 8:00 Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS Terminal, address: Kitashichijo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City(Gathering on and off the bus package)

[Pick-up]

Bus tours depart from Sapporo Oriental Hotel at 7:30 am or from Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS Terminal at 8:00 am.

[10:30] Asahikawa

Asahiyama Zoo (including admission, approximately 110 minutes, with free time for lunch)

Asahiyama Zoo Closures: (April 8, 2025 to April 25, 2025/November 4 to November 10, 2025)

Alternate Itinerary if Asahiyama Zoo is Closed:

Meiyo Blue Pond (30 minutes)→Shiraito Waterfall (15 minutes)→Herbgarden (20 minutes)→Furano City Grape and Fruit Tree Research Institute (30 minutes)→Fairy Terrace (30 minutes)

Note: The guide will adjust the duration of each attraction based on the weather conditions on the day, extending or shortening the time as needed.

Asahiyama Zoo is located in Asahikawa, Hokkaido and is the northernmost zoo in Japan. It has now become the most popular zoo in Japan. Who says that most animals hibernate and close their doors to visitors in winter? Visiting Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido on a snowy day is an absolutely unique and delightful experience: the cute penguins take a group walk in the snow, the clumsy raccoons climb around and make funny faces above your head, the curious seals swim up and down in the glass columns, and the monkeys huddle together for warmth. The biggest feature of this zoo is that it ensures the animals are kept in a relatively free state and allows visitors to observe them up close through clever displays.

[13:20] Biei

From April 1 to November 30, visit: Blue Pond (approximately 30 minutes)

The Blue Pond is located on the left bank of the Biei River in Hokkaido. It was formed by a dam built to intercept volcanic lava. Under the sunlight, the pond water reflects a blue color, hence its name. Approaching the Biei Blue Pond is like stepping into a fairyland, with a hazy beauty that is often referred to as Japan's "Mini Jiuzhaigou." Every morning, the water color becomes even more pure and azure, truly a feast for the eyes. The Blue Pond was once photographed by National Geographic photographer Mr. Kent Ishii. His work was later acquired by Apple Inc. and became one of the default desktops for the MAC series. The water of the Blue Pond contains abundant minerals and soil particles from volcanic ash. Under the sunlight, the pond will display various colors with subtle changes in the environment. You never know what it will look like in the next moment, which is full of anticipation.

14:00

From April 1 to November 30, visit: Shiraito Waterfall (approximately 20 minutes)

Shiraito Waterfall in Furano, Hokkaido, located in the Biei-cho Onsen area, has a drop of 30 meters and an elevation of 600 meters. It is named for its water cascading down through the rock crevices like white beards. The water that emerges from underground seeps into the rocks, creating blue-tinted splashes. Here, you can enjoy the stark contrast between the lush greenery and clear waters of summer and the snow-covered landscape of winter.

[14:50] Furano

Free ice cream or hot drinks will be provided when passing through HERB GARDEN

Hot drinks (choose one of two):Specialties of Hokkaido corn soup or hot tea

Ice cream (please choose one from three options): cream ice cream,Furano Specialties Lavender ice cream, or cantaloupe ice cream

Forest Elf Terrace (about 30 minutes)

Ningle Terrace in Furano is a forest handmade experience workshop inspired by the character in the novels of Japanese writer Satoshi Kuramoto ( a 15cm elf living in a large forest). The cabins here are small shops selling unique small goods, mostly handmade, such as glass crafts, paper crafts, hand paintings, and crafts made from dried lavender flowers from Furano. Each shop is small and exquisite, and everything is sold only here and there, so there won't be another one. The lights in the evening are very romantic.

15:50

Ningle Terrace (approximately 30 minutes)

Ningle Terrace in Furano is a forest craft workshop inspired by a character from a novel by Japanese writer Soji Kuramoto ( a 15cm - tall elf living in the great forest). The log cabins here are small shops selling unique handicrafts, all of which are handmade, such as glass crafts, paper crafts, hand - painted pictures, and lavender - based crafts. Each shop is small but exquisite, and the items sold here are exclusive, with no other outlets available. The lighting at dusk is particularly romantic.

Ningle Terrace Closure Dates:November 3, 2025 to November 28, 2025

Alternative Itinerary during Ningle Terrace Closure:

Meiyo Biei Onsen (90 minutes)

Address: 071 - 0235, Biei - cho, Kamikawa - gun, Hokkaido, Biei Onsen

Note: If the above - mentioned onsen is closed, another onsen in the Meiyo area will be substituted.

If both the zoo and Ningle Terrace are closed, the itinerary will be adjusted as follows:

Blue Pond (30 minutes)

Shiraito Waterfall (15 minutes)

Herbgarden (20 minutes)

Onsen (90 minutes)

[16:20] Return

Return to Sapporo city and have a happy ending to your day trip.

[18: 30] Sapporo

Departure point: Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Terminal (Kita-Shichijo-nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City)/Sapporo Oriental Hotel

  • Meals not included
  • Hotel not included
  • 18:00 Return to the pick-up point, the return time is for reference only.
  • Things to Know
    • The above itinerary schedule may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions and other reasons, please understand.

Packages

Sapporo Bus Tour

  • Adult

    $67.1
  • Child

    $16

Pick Up/Drop Off Information

Pick Up

LocationTimeAddress
Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS Terminal8:00Kitashichijo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City

Drop Off

LocationTime
Default departure at the pick-up point

Things to Know

Included/Exclude

  • Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
  • Asahiyama Zoo tickets (if you give up voluntarily, no refunds or changes will be made)
  • Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
  • Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
  • Driver service fee (exquisite small group of 1-13 people; bus group of 14-45 people, actual will be adjusted according to the number of people traveling on the day)
  • Reference models: 5-8-seater cars: Toyota Alphard; 9-14-seater cars: Toyota HAICE equivalent; 18-22-seater cars: small buses; 22-seater cars and above: large buses. The above vehicles are for reference only. The actual vehicles will be Adjusted according to the number of people traveling on the day
  • 70Seniors over 10 years old are not allowed to travel alone to purchase and must be accompanied by family members;Children aged 0-2 are free of charge if they do not occupy a seat; please inform us in advance when registering; children aged 2 and above are treated as adults

  • Other items not mentioned in the above [fee included]
  • Accommodation expenses, attraction tickets, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses

Illustrations

Booking and Confirmation Process

  • Due to high demand, inventory is mostly synchronous but sometimes not. Our consultant will check real time availability onsite and confirm seats.
  • You will receive your booking information instantly via email. In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your spam folder or notify us via email.

How To Use

  • The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email.
  • One-day trip itinerary, it is not recommended to carry luggage, if you need to carry luggage, please register clearly when you book your order. 1 luggage is allowed per person. An extra 100 yuan per piece will be charged if you failed to make a note when booking your order or if it turns out more than 1 piece of luggage per guest.
  • Once confirmed, the date cannot be changed, late or no-show will be non-refundable.
  • Be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat ID + pick-up location) when making a reservation to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.
  • During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
  • Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and pregnant women are advised to be accompanied by relatives.
  • This trip does not accept solo registration from customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please ask your guardian to sign up for this trip together.
  • This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements. If you want to flexibly adjust your itinerary, please refer to our chartered tour service.
  • Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.
  • If a person leaves the group on his own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.
  • The arrival time of each trip may change due to traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. If the trip is delayed or canceled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please forgive me and you will not be able to request a refund.
  • Please wear light, suitable travel clothing and shoes to participate in this trip.
  • Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations in Japan, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights and interests.
  • When moving freely, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to advice and an accident occurs or causes losses, you will be responsible for the consequences.
  • Traffic jams may occur on weekends and red days, so if you are worried about traffic jams, you can avoid joining the tour on weekends or red days.

Terms & Conditions

What is the cancellation policy?

Non-refundable reservations cannot be cancelled or modified once submitted.

What if you miss the appointed time or departure date?

Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date or time is a no-show. No refunds or reschedules will be issued for no-shows and late arrivals.

Other important information

  • Seniors aged 70 years and above (inclusive) must ensure that they are in good health and suitable to travel, and must be accompanied by family members or friends over the age of 22 throughout the trip.
  • Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.
  • The elderly need a health certificate. To check the health certificate, please fill it out and submit it to the registration office before traveling (electronic version is available).
  • Pregnant women, people with heart disease, fear of heights and other special groups are not suitable to participate in this tour. There is a risk of being rejected. Please book with caution.
  • This product can be booked by non-mainland guests, but it does not provide language services other than Chinese and Japanese. Please understand.
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