Hokkaido Fun Day Trip Dual Routes | Winter Asahiyama Zoo Penguin Walk/Biei Furano Flower Fields | Includes Asahiyama Zoo Ticket & Optional Snowmobile Experience | Depart from Sapporo (Chinese & English Service)
- Visit Hokkaido's super popular zoo, with seasonal limited experiences like snow penguin walks in winter.
- Shikisai no Oka transforms into a pure white snowy world in winter, with hills, snowscapes, and distant mountains unfolding layer by layer, allowing you to enjoy the full winter panorama of Hokkaido.
- Step into the fairytale wooden cabins in the Furano forest and experience the romantic and healing winter forest.
- Optional snowmobile experience to feel the speed and passion of the winter ice and snow world.
- One-stop tour of Hokkaido's winter scenery, checking off animals, snowfields, forests, and fairytale lights, easily experiencing Hokkaido's limited winter charm.
What to expect
❄️Asahiyama Zoo | Hokkaido’s Super Popular Animal Park · Japan’s highly popular zoo, offering close-up observation of animals in their natural state through unique “behavioral displays” · Must-see popular animals such as penguins, polar bears, and seals, full of interaction and fun · The winter-exclusive penguin walk is especially spectacular, with waddling penguins in the snow being super therapeutic · Suitable for family outings, and also for tourists who love animals and nature experiences
🌲Ken & Mary’s Tree | Biei’s Classic Advertising Location · One of Biei’s representative landscapes, a white birch tree standing alone in an open丘陵, simple yet sophisticated · Once used as a filming location for Japanese advertisements, it boasts Hokkaido’s highly recognizable pastoral scenery · Blue sky, snowfields, and the solitary tree complement each other, with the winter’s silver-clad landscape appearing even more serene and healing · No complex composition needed, a casual shot captures a great Hokkaido winter scene
🌈Shikisai no Oka | Winter Snowfield Panorama · In summer, it’s a colorful sea of flowers; in winter, it transforms into an endless world of pure white snow · Rolling hills covered in snow, paired with distant mountain views, present a highly layered Hokkaido winter landscape · Experience winter snow activities and enjoy Hokkaido’s unique ice and snow fun · Great for taking photos of scenery, people, or family
✨Ningle Terrace | Fairy Tale Cabins Deep in the Forest · A cluster of unique wooden cabins hidden in the Furano forest, as if stepping into a real-life fairy tale world · Each cozy cabin lights up the night, and the atmosphere becomes even richer after being covered in winter snow · The cabins gather handmade crafts and unique small items, perfect for leisurely browsing and experiencing · From dusk to night, when the lights come on, it’s a must-visit healing spot in winter Hokkaido
⛄Winter Hokkaido | Snow Country Exclusive Romantic Experience · Connects Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s classic scenery, Shikisai no Oka, and Furano’s Ningle Terrace in one trip · From cute animals to pure white snowfields, and then to forest light cabins, experience a variety of Hokkaido winter landscapes in one day · The itinerary pace is reasonable, arranging popular attractions while also reserving ample time for photos and sightseeing · Especially suitable for first-time visitors to Hokkaido, checking off classic winter landscapes and experiencing the true atmosphere of Hokkaido’s snow country in one go
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Reviews
Reviews summaryAn unforgettable trip! Our guide Hong was incredibly knowledgeable about Hokkaido and Ainu culture, and his multilingual skills were impressive. The itinerary was seamless and well-organized. The Blue Pond, Shikisai-no-Oka, and Farm Tomita were absolute highlights. Highly recommended!
Hong was absolutely amazing. He spoke clearly and engagingly, making everything easy to understand and enjoyable. You can really feel his passion for what he does—it shows in the way he connects with people and brings every part of the tour to life. Highly recommended!
Lin was my guide and his service was above and beyond! The tour was a great way for you to visit every location at the ease of navigating yourself with Lin providing sufficient information of the location. I enjoyed myself.
Excellent Tour Guide – Highly Recommended! Mr. Hong was an exceptional tour guide and truly made our trip memorable. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and always went the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable and enjoying every part of the tour. His explanations were clear and engaging, and he shared many interesting insights that brought each place to life. What really stood out was his patience, warmth, and genuine care for the group. He managed the schedule well while still being flexible to our needs and interests. Thanks to Mr. Hong, our experience was smooth, fun, and stress-free. We are very grateful to have had him as our guide and would highly recommend Mr. Hong to anyone looking for a reliable, friendly, and outstanding tour guide!
The guide name is Lin. He is very polite , friendly , helpful and has a lot of interesting sapporo and Japan info. Travel time in Asahiyama 2hr is more than other but still to fit for me. Other spots are also good. Very recommend for this trip
It was a very organized trip, our guide Hong is very kind and helpful, He is knowledgeable in every places that we visit. He looks after us in every place. I enjoyed this trip, I will definitely book here again if I have the chance.
Mr. Hong, our tour guide, is very patient and gives facts about the destinations. We enjoyed the Asahiyama zoo, beauty of the Shirahige Falls, Blue Pond in winter, and a fairytale dream in Ningle Terrace. Just a suggestion: Maybe the tour can be adjusted to more hours in Asahiyama Zoo and Ningle Terrace to be in night time or when the sun sets to appreciate it more. Overall - 5 ⭐️
I really enjoyed this tour. its my first time seeing penguins up close as they walk pass by me so its a core memory. my 2nd time to do snowmobile but would definitely do it everytime I visit Hokkaido. Our tour guide Kevin is very organized, informative, and he even goes beyond by taking Photos of us --- very good photos 😊to commemorate the trip.
Thank you Kevin for a wonderful trip! everything was great, he came in prepared and gave some history about the places and landmarks where we will go. Over all it was a superb experience. Great! And extra, I got to experience heavy snow after we arrived at the Odori station, (my childhood wish granted and made me cry while taking vids)
Punctual pickup, but there were some delays during the trip because other tourists were slow + weather conditions, making the trip boring and returning 1 hour later than scheduled. We viewed trees from the car. There was a snowmobile available for an extra charge of ¥15,000 for 1 person per snowmobile or ¥20,000 for 2 people per snowmobile. There was also a banana boat which was cheaper and more fun. The snowmobile was very slow, so everyone just followed each other and it wasn't very fun.
Good to know
Asahiyama Zoo Closure Dates: November 4-November 10, 2026; December 30-December 31, 2026; January 1, 2027
Pre-trip Notice
* Between 17:00 and 21:00 the day before departure, we will contact you using the contact information you provided. If you do not receive a message, please check your email. Emails may sometimes be mistakenly sent to spam folders. During peak travel seasons, email delivery may be slightly delayed. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one. If you do not receive travel information, please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time on the day of departure, look for the JRT tour guide flag, and inquire. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
* If the number of participants does not reach the minimum required for a group tour, cancellation will be notified via email one day before departure. In case of extreme weather such as typhoons or heavy snow, cancellation will be confirmed by 18:00 local time one day before departure and notified via email.
Seating and Vehicles
- The itinerary is a shared group tour, and seat allocation follows a first-come, first-served principle. If you have special requests, please note them, and we will do our best to accommodate, but the final arrangement will be subject to on-site conditions.
- The vehicle model will be arranged according to the number of participants and cannot be specified. For smaller groups, a driver who also serves as an attendant may be arranged, and the commentary will be simpler.
- If you need to bring luggage, please inform us in advance. If you bring luggage without prior notice, the tour guide has the right to refuse boarding, and no refund will be given. Eating and drinking are prohibited inside the vehicle. If any damage or stains are caused, compensation will be required according to local standards.
Itinerary Adjustments and Safety
- Japanese law stipulates that commercial vehicles may not be driven for more than 10 hours per day. Overtime will incur additional charges (ranging from 5,000–10,000 JPY/hour).
- The itinerary is for reference only. Actual transportation, stopovers, and sightseeing times may be adjusted due to weather, traffic jams, facility maintenance, and other conditions. The tour guide may reasonably change or reduce attractions based on actual circumstances.
- If cable cars, boats, or other facilities are suspended due to weather or force majeure, the itinerary will be changed to visit other attractions or adjust the stopover time.
- No refunds will be given for late arrivals, temporary changes to meeting points, or leaving the group midway due to personal reasons. Any accidents or additional expenses incurred after leaving the group must be borne by the individual.
Season and Scenery
- In winter, if expressways are closed or access to scenic areas is restricted due to special circumstances, we will reduce or change the route, and no refunds will be given.
Other Information
- Please arrive at the meeting point on time. No waiting for latecomers, and no joining midway.
- We recommend wearing light clothing and shoes. For winter or mountain itineraries, please bring your own warm clothing.
* The itinerary does not include personal travel or accident insurance. We recommend purchasing your own insurance. Outdoor activities and high-risk sports carry certain risks, so travelers should register cautiously based on their health conditions.
* After the itinerary begins, if it is forced to be suspended due to natural disasters or force majeure, no refund will be given, and travelers will be responsible for their return journey or additional accommodation expenses.
* During Japanese public holidays and peak weekend travel, severe traffic jams or early closures of attractions are common. It is recommended not to book flights, Shinkansen, or dinner for the same evening, and to bring light snacks and a power bank.
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