[1 Person Guaranteed]Hokkaido Wildlife & Wonders: Tour to Asahiyama Zoo & Biei Blue Pond

Tour Description

This tour includes a visit to Asahiyama Zoo, the northernmost zoo in Japan, located in Asahikawa. Despite its remote location, the zoo draws numerous visitors. The facilities are designed to showcase the natural behaviors of the animals, including the "Seal Pavilion" and the "Arctic Bear Pavilion," where guests can observe the animals closely. Also noteworthy are the "Orangutan Pavilion," "Spider Monkey Pavilion," and "Chimpanzee Forest." Additionally, the zoo features a "Lesser Panda Suspension Bridge," "Wolf Forest," and "Hokkaido Animal House," all contributing to its appeal and resulting in many returning guests.

Prepare to be captivated by the Biei Shirogane Blue Pond, a stunning natural site that became famous worldwide as an Apple Mac OS wallpaper. The striking blue hue is a natural effect caused by the minerals in the water reflecting sunlight. Withered larch trees stand silently in the vividly colored water, forming a mystical and highly photogenic scene. During your 25-minute visit, you'll have ample time to take remarkable photos of this extraordinary location, which subtly changes its blue tones based on the weather and season.

The itinerary commences in Sapporo and proceeds to Asahikawa. Although the journey to Asahikawa is lengthy, the beautiful scenery visible from the bus window ensures an enjoyable ride!

As the Asahiyama Zoo is the sole attraction on this tour, you will have ample opportunity to explore the zoo. Unlike other tours that rush through multiple sightseeing locations, this experience allows you to appreciate the animals in a more leisurely and fulfilling manner.

On the return trip, we have also scheduled a rest stop at Sunagawa Highway Oasis. Here, you will find a shop offering Hokkaido's specialty products and a café showcasing Hokkaido's renowned confectionery makers, where you can savor and select souvenirs. Additionally, there is an option to make a brief stop at the Sapporo Clock Tower, a landmark near Sapporo Odori.

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Information about tour

• Place of departure and destination: From Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo
• Number of days of travel: 1 Day
• Means of transportation: Bus
• Name of bus company: Hokkaido Chuo Bus
• Meal(s): 0
• Minimum number of passengers to operate: 1
• Number of GUIDE: 0

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 oversees transactions related to your travel at the sales office managing your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please feel free to reach out to the aforementioned Tour Operations Manager.

Please read and understand the Terms and conditions below.

General Passenger Collective Transport Terms and Conditions

Highlights

• Extended Zoo Experience (Ticket Included) Spend more than 2 hours at the renowned Asahiyama Zoo, eliminating the need to purchase tickets.
• Magical Biei Blue Pond Take in the stunning, enigmatic blue tones of this globally recognized pond during a 25-minute picturesque stop.
• 100% Guaranteed Departure & Flexible Drop-offs Operates even for just one participant! Wrap up your day smoothly with the option of 3 convenient drop-off points in Sapporo (Sapporo Factory, Clock Tower, or Sapporo Station).

Itinerary

• Reception at the Chuo Bus Regular Sightseeing Bus Counter
• Depart from Sapporo Station Bus Terminal
• Sunagawa SA (Rest & Shopping / 30 mins)
• Asahiyama Zoo (2h 5mins) ※Lunch fee is not included. Note that the restaurants and gift shops inside the park will be crowded on weekends, holidays and during summer vacation, so we suggest you purchase a lunch box ahead of time, or bring your own lunch.
• Asahiyama Zoo exploration
• Polar bear cub
• seal
• Blue Pond / Biei (About 25 min stay)
• Rest at Sunagawa Highway Oasis (about 15 min)
• Sapporo Factory (Drop off possible)
• Sapporo Clock Tower (Drop Off possible)
• Sapporo Station

Price Details

Included

• Daytour
• Entrance fee to Asahiyama Zoo

Not included

• English staff
• Meals
• Expenses not mentioned

Important 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.

・Asahiyama Zoo has a large temperature difference, so please check the weather on the day of participation in advance.

・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.

・Please cooperate in taking out the trash.

Purchase Notice

This tour is confirmed to run on all scheduled dates. It is guaranteed to run for even one person.

No English guide

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-- About meals --

Meals are not included . Please have lunch at Asahiyama Zoo at your own expense. Please do not eat (including snacks) in a bus, and refrain from loud conversation in a bus.

・Operation by Hokkaido Chuo Bus

・The length of stay at each tour site may change depending on the traffic conditions and the number of participants on the day. Also the arrival time may be delayed, so please allow enough time to transfer to other transportation after the tour.

・The tour may be canceled due to disasters or traffic restrictions.

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How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.

Cancellation Policy

• 8 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 10% cancellation fee
• Less than 2 day(s) before the activity date: 100% cancellation fee