Direct transfer to Asahiyama Zoo which is the nation-wide popular tourist site! Have a breezy excursion attended with sophisticated a local guide.
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The Highlight
Direct transfer to Asahiyama Zoo
You can observe the animals’ natural behavior.
You have much time to look around there.
The Experience
Join this easy and convenient tour bus to meet these lively animals!
- Asahiyama Zoo Located in Asahikawa, near the heart of Hokkaido, Asahiyama Zoo is Japan’s northernmost zoo and a major tourist destination. Take a comfortable, direct tour bus from Sapporo—about 150 km away! Though the 3.5-hour journey is a bit long, your expert guide will keep you entertained with stories of Hokkaido’s history, scenery, and local trivia.
En route, enjoy a break at Sunagawa Highway Oasis, a fantastic spot to pick up Hokkaido souvenirs, famous sweets, regional sake, and fresh Sorachi produce.
At Asahiyama Zoo, you can see animals in unique, naturalistic habitats—including seals swimming through cylindrical tanks at the Seal House, diving polar bears at the Polar Bear House, and penguins "flying" through the water in the Penguin House's underwater tunnel. With 30 animal exhibits, interactive guided talks, and popular feeding-time events ("Mogu-Mogu Time"), it's an unforgettable experience.
・ Sapporo TV Tower (Only for Tour & Sapporo TV Tower Ticket Plan ) Enjoy a stunning 360-degree view of Odori Park and the surrounding mountains. It’s the perfect spot for breathtaking photos, especially when the city lights sparkle at night. A must-visit landmark for the ultimate Sapporo panorama! ※Sapporo TV Tower is not included in the bus tour itinerary; please visit at your own convenience. Admission: Please present your voucher at the 3rd-floor reception desk. Validity: Your ticket is valid for 3 days starting from the day of your tour.
Information about tour Place of departure and destination: From Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo Number of days of travel:1Day Means of transportation:Bus Name of bus company:Hokkaido Chuo Bus Meal(s): 0 Minimum number of passengers to operate. 1 Number of GUIDE：1
Tour Operator Information Company Name: HOKKAIDO CHUO BUS CO., LTD. Address: 1-8-6 Ironai, Otaru, 047-8601 JAPAN Tel: 0570-200-600 Registration No.: No. 2-814 by Governor of Hokkaido Registered Travel Agency Membership:Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name:Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Hokkaido Team Address: 18th FL, Nissay Sapporo Bldg, 1-1 Kita 3 Jo Nishi 4 Chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 060-0003 Japan Tel: +81- 11-798-5191 Opening hour :10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager ：Kenji Nagamine *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and conditions below. General Passenger Collective Transport Terms and Conditions
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Languages Spoken by Guide On-site
- Japanese
Language in Printed Materials (Booklet)
- Japanese
- English
- Simplified Chinese
- Korean
Itinerary
- 08:40Reception at the Chuo Bus Regular Sightseeing Bus Counter
- 09:00Depart from Sapporo Station Bus Terminal
- 10:38Rest at Sunagawa Highway Oasis (about 20 min) *If Sunagawa Highway Oasis is fully closed, the stop will be shifted to Sunagawa SA.
- 12:25Asahiyama Zoo (185 min) Lunch is not included. Please have lunch at your own.
- ※Penguin walks can be viewed during your stay. (The time for the penguin walk is undetermined. If the penguin walk occurs outside your stay at Asahiyama Zoo, you will not be able to view it.) ※The penguin walk may be suspended or changed due to weather or snow conditions. ※In March, the penguin walk is scheduled for the morning, so you will not be able to see it. ※This course will be suspended if the expressway is closed due to snow damage or other reasons.
- Adorable little animals
- 16:55Sunagawa S.A.(rest time)【20min】
- 18:40Sapporo Factory（Drop off possible）
- 18:45Sapporo Clock Tower（Drop off possible）
- 18:56Arrival to Sapporo Station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
Note : Japanese Guide only , this tour is confirmed to run on all scheduled dates. It is guaranteed to run for even one person.
- Operation by Hokkaido Chuo Bus
- Tour duration of each site will change depending on traffic conditions on the way.
- The Penguin Walk is viewable depending on event timing during your stay. (Please note that the exact time of the Penguin Walk has not been decided yet. If it takes place outside of your tour stay, you will not be able to see it.)
- Please understand the the Penguin Walk may be cancelled or changed depending on the weather and snopack for that day.
- You can choose the final drop-off points from where written on the itinerary section. If you decide it, please let the guide know on the day. We do not accept the request from our site.
- During March the Penguin Walk is scheduled for the morning, so we will not be able to view the show.
- This course will be suspended in the event that the expressway is closed due to inclement winter weather.
Important Booking Information
・Please check the access from your hotel to the meeting place in advance.
・The bus departs on time. so please be careful not to be late for the meeting time.
・We recommend clothing that is suitable for outdoor activities different layers to adjust for changes in weather and temperature.
To customers participating in the bus tour
・Please do not have a loud conversation in the bus.
・Please refrain from drinking and eating in the bus.
・When getting on and off the bus, please keep a distance from other passengers. ・Please cooperate in taking out the trash.
◆ About seat reservation ・At the time of booking, in principle, we do not share a seat with other groups.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 8 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 10%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 1 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)
