Hokkaido Winter Exclusive: Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo & Internet-Famous Christmas Tree & Shirogane Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace One-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo
- Select multiple winter-exclusive routes, allowing you to combine popular spots like Asahikawa Zoo penguins, Shikisai no Oka snowfield, Shirasu Waterfall ice formations, Ningle Terrace light secret, Shirogane Blue Pond blue ice, and Biei Christmas trees, unlocking Hokkaido's pure white romance.
- Offers morning / noon dual-time departure routes, so whether you want to wake up early to chase snow or sleep in and depart leisurely, you can find a suitable itinerary pace.
- Bilingual (Chinese and English) guides accompany you throughout the journey, providing attentive explanations with no language communication barriers.
- Vehicles pick you up directly at the meeting point and drop you off after the trip, saving you time and worry.
What to expect
- Asahiyama Zoo | Hokkaido’s Winter Wonderland of Cuteness Asahiyama Zoo is Japan’s northernmost popular zoo. In snowy weather, you can watch penguins waddle through the snow, raccoons being adorable, and seals playing. Every scene is soft, cute, and heartwarming.
- Shikisai no Oka | Hokkaido’s Winter Snowmobile Paradise In winter, Shikisai no Oka is covered in silver. Ride a snowmobile across the snowfield, feel the speed and freedom, and encounter the vast tranquility of Hokkaido.
- Christmas Tree | Biei Town’s Solitary Healing Spot The “Lonely Christmas Tree” in Biei Town is a single spruce standing alone in a field, resembling a Christmas tree. It’s quiet and healing, perfect for Japanese-style photos, and an iconic Hokkaido landmark.
- Shirohige Waterfall | Hokkaido’s Chilly Natural Secret Realm Shirohige Waterfall is named for its water flow resembling an old man’s white beard. The water threads trickle, mist billows, and the mountain air is crisp. Gazing from the observation deck can soothe all restlessness.
- Ningle Terrace | Hokkaido’s Winter Ice and Snow Fairytale A winter trip to Hokkaido must include a visit to Ningle Terrace for its illumination! Warm yellow lanterns adorn the forest, soft light spills over the white snow, the fairy cabins are small and charming, the “crunch” of walking on snow is therapeutic, and every step is a real-life ice and snow fairytale.
- Shirogane Blue Pond | Hokkaido’s Dreamy Blue Secret Realm Biei Shirogane Blue Pond is hidden deep in the forest. It appears a dreamy milky blue due to volcanic minerals. In winter, the blue ice reflects the snow, and it’s illuminated at night, creating a quiet, ethereal, and healing atmosphere.
Reviews
really recommed. more comfortable like privacy one with just a small group. tour guide translate english to me even all the people was chinese group. i really satisfied. the time gave also for me enough for walking around not too rush. really satisfy. goood!!! the scenery along the journey is also beautiful.
This tour is recommended to those who’s traveling with family. View was amazing, driver drove smoothly. Though it’s snowing whole day but we really enjoy the view and the trip.
I'm not sure why the pre-trip notification email wasn't sent to the main contact person; instead, I saw it in an email from one of my travel companions, and we almost didn't know which vehicle to board. People who choose small group tours likely want to avoid issues that can arise with large groups, so everyone in our small group was punctual and well-behaved. Although a few people were slightly late, it was still within the buffer time. Since it's essentially one activity after another, there's no dedicated lunch break, so I recommend bringing some convenient snacks to eat on the go.
At first, we couldn’t go to the Christmas tree due to a snowstorm and bad weather. After the weather improved, our tour guide suggested going there. I was so happy because I finally visited the place I really wanted to see. He speaks Chinese, English, and Japanese, which made communication very easy. Highly recommended!
It's good when there are fewer people; everything moves faster. It's more convenient than going by yourself and following a plan to every place.
Small groups mean less waiting. The driver on this trip was very nice and friendly. He also made sure we had eaten and used the restroom, and took us to 7-11 along the way, always waiting for us.
The itinerary is packed and every spot is beautiful, but the driving time is long and the stops are relatively short, so you might not be able to enjoy everything to the fullest. It would be better if we could stay longer~
You can visit all four attractions in a day trip, but it would be better if the time allocation was more even. The stop at Shirahige Falls was too short, only 20 minutes, but the stop at the Biei Christmas Tree was also 20 minutes. However, the Biei Christmas Tree attraction has no food or restrooms, so I hope you can adjust the activity duration.
The Japanese tour guide was very attentive and patient, as well as funny and professional. However, the itinerary was a bit rushed, and there wasn't enough time to take pictures at each attraction, making it a bit fleeting.
Five-star rating! Even though the itinerary was rushed, we were safely transported to each destination. On the way back, the driver even slowed down so we could see the cute little deer 🦌
Good to know
- We will send you an email between 16:00-21:00 the day before your trip, which will include: meeting time, license plate number, tour guide’s name, and their social contact information. Please be sure to check your email (it might be in your spam folder!). Please do not be late on the day of the trip, as no refunds or changes will be allowed on the same day! (Note: Our company will not proactively add you via social software in advance! So please be sure to check your email!!!) Please keep your mobile phone accessible during the tour so that relevant reception staff can contact you! If you have not received the email by 21:00, please send an email to our company at 098@szshenyou.com or call 09096998601. In addition, all travel itineraries of our company do not include travel insurance. Outdoor activities involve specific risks and dangers. The company is not responsible for any physical damage or injury caused by accidents or unforeseen factors. Please purchase insurance at your own discretion!!
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