Asahikawa-Furano Day Trip | Christmas Tree, Snow Paradise (experience snowmobiling), Asahiyama Zoo (including admission)
- Classic winter route, explore Furano and Asahikawa in one day, featuring selected representative winter attractions in Hokkaido. The itinerary is compact but not rushed, suitable for first-time visitors and families.
- Enjoy playing in the snow at the snow park (snowmobiling available at an additional cost). Freely explore the popular Furano Snow Park (Shikisai no Oka or Farm Tomita), experience the pure charm of Hokkaido's snowy country. Even beginners can easily participate.
- Check in at the Christmas tree, capture the winter scenery of Hokkaido, with ample time for photos, leaving behind your snowy country souvenir photos.
- Shirasu Falls – A Song of Ice and Fire, stunning winter ice blue.
- In-depth tour of Asahiyama Zoo (admission included), visit one of Japan's most popular zoos, and observe animals' winter ecology up close.
- The itinerary is well-arranged, relaxing and not tiring, including rest stops, suitable for parents with children and elderly companions.
What to expect
- Biei Shiki-no-Oka or Chiyoda Farm – “Powder Snow Paradise” (60 minutes stay) Highlights: What is a beautiful summer countryside transforms into a giant pure white ski resort covered with thick powder snow in winter! The snow quality here is as fine as flour.
Play Guide: You can experience super exciting snowmobiling (you can drive yourself), snow banana boating, or snow tubing at your own expense. Speeding through the rolling silver hills, the screams and laughter will definitely be unforgettable for a lifetime! Even if you don't participate in activities, the endless snowfield here is also an excellent spot for taking stunning snow photos.
- Internet-famous Christmas Tree – Solitary romance in the vast white snow (20 minutes stay) Highlights: This is Biei’s most representative winter wonder. A perfect fir tree stands alone in the boundless white snowfield, as if it were a painting meticulously arranged by nature.
Photo Guide: White snow, blue sky, and a solitary tree. The minimalist lines outline the ultimate Japanese sense of solitude and romance. Whether it's a wide-angle shot or a back view of a person, any casual shot can be a high-quality wallpaper-worthy photo.
- Shirasu Waterfall – A Song of Ice and Fire, stunning winter ice blue (20 minutes stay) Highlights: Due to the mineral-rich hot spring water gushing from underground, the waterfall does not completely freeze even in severe cold temperatures of minus ten degrees Celsius. The rushing water erupts from rock crevices, forming crystal-clear ice pillars hanging on the cliff. Visual Impact: The cascading torrent flows directly into the mysterious “Tiffany blue” underground river below, and water vapor condenses into beautiful rime on the branches on both sides. The intertwining of ice blue and pure white makes it feel as if you’ve stepped into the fairy tale world of “Frozen” in an instant.
- Asahiyama Zoo – Adorable Penguin Snow Walk (120 minutes in-depth fun) Highlights: Japan’s most popular zoo! The absolute highlight in winter is the “Penguin Walk” (the start and end times of the penguin walk are subject to the official Asahiyama Zoo schedule) (※subject to the amount of snow and the animals’ condition on the day). Keepers will lead a team of King Penguins strutting across the snow. They waddle past you just a few centimeters away, absolutely charming everyone! Exclusive Fun: You can also see polar bears rolling in the snow, seals happily swimming through ice tubes, and plump white arctic foxes. The extra-long 120-minute stay is enough for you to watch the walk, take plenty of photos, and even enjoy a leisurely bowl of hot ramen in the zoo!



















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Good to know
This is a winter itinerary. Please be sure to wear warm clothing and non-slip shoes to ensure safety and comfort during your tour.
Some experience items in the Snow Park (such as snowmobiles) are optional and at your own expense. Whether to participate depends on your personal preference and the situation on site.
Private land etiquette: For Christmas trees (around private farmland), please take photos from the designated roadside, do not enter the snowfield, and do not use drones.
Asahiyama Zoo is for free viewing. Some areas within the park may adjust their opening hours due to weather or animal conditions. Thank you for your understanding.
The itinerary time is for reference only, and the actual stay time may be slightly adjusted due to weather, road conditions, or traffic.
In case of bad weather or force majeure factors, the itinerary order or some content may be adjusted, and the final arrangement will be based on the actual arrangements on the day.
- We will send you a confirmation email after 15:00 on the day before your trip, including: meeting time, guide's contact information, and vehicle license plate number. Please check your inbox (it may go to your spam folder).
- If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one.
- On the day of departure, please be sure to arrive at the meeting point on time. Late arrivals will be considered an automatic waiver, and no refunds will be given.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance; fasten your seatbelt in the car, and keep luggage small and carry-on.
- If you use WeChat / WhatsApp / LINE, you can proactively add the guide and join the itinerary group based on the information in the email for timely communication.
- Please keep your mobile phone accessible during the trip so that the guide or staff can contact you in time.
- If you experience motion sickness or seasickness, please prepare in advance to avoid affecting your pleasant journey.
- Please take good care of your personal belongings and try not to carry valuables; you will be responsible for any loss or damage.
- The journey is long. If there is a traffic jam, please wait patiently. Our company will not be responsible for any subsequent costs due to delays caused by traffic jams. Thank you for your understanding.
- Infants aged 0–2 who do not occupy a seat are free, but must be notified in advance to avoid being refused by the driver due to vehicle overcrowding.
- If some attractions are closed on specific dates, we will arrange other attractions as alternatives for you, and we may not be able to notify you individually in advance. Thank you for your understanding.
- In case of special weather conditions, the activity will be canceled. You can choose to reschedule or get a refund. Thank you for your understanding.
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