Hokkaido Popular Photo Spot 1-Day Tour: Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Shirogane Blue Pond, Internet-Famous Trees, Shirahige Waterfall, Ningle Terrace (Departing from Sapporo, Multi-language Available)
- Popular Hokkaido attractions, easily visited in a single day
- Asahiyama Zoo × Biei Hidden Gem × Furano Fairy Tale Forest
- Top choice route for families, couples, and photography enthusiasts
- Round trip from Sapporo, no transportation planning required
- Multilingual service, travel with peace of mind
What to expect
- 🐧 Super popular Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido | Get up close with star animals like penguins, polar bears, and seals, experience the original "behavioral display", and enjoy exciting moments all year round.
- 💙 Check in at the magical Shirogane Blue Pond | The filming location for the Apple wallpaper, the lake water presents a dreamy Tiffany blue, with different scenery in all four seasons.
- 🌊 Visit the natural Shirahige Waterfall | The waterfall pours down from the rock walls, intertwining with the blue Biei River to create a limited-edition scenery of Hokkaido.
- 🧚 Stroll through Ningle Terrace | Forest log cabins, handmade workshops, and fairy tale boardwalks make you feel like you are in a real-life fairy tale kingdom.
- 📸 Capture nature and fairy tales all at once | Cute animals, dreamy blue pond, forest log cabins, and waterfall secret realms, snap all classic Hokkaido scenery in one day.
- 🚌 Round trip from Sapporo, worry-free travel | Led by professional tour guides, comfortable transportation throughout, easily explore popular attractions.
- 👨👩👧👦 Suitable for all ages | Families, couples, friends, and independent travelers can easily participate.
- 🍁❄️ Beautiful in all four seasons | Lush greenery in spring and summer, red leaves in autumn, snow scenery and penguin walks in winter, with different surprises every time you visit. “In the event of the temporary closure of Ningle Terrace, the tour guide will adjust the itinerary to visit the Takushinkan birch forest according to the actual situation of the day. Thank you for your understanding.”
Between 17:00 and 21:00 on the day before departure, we will contact you via the contact information you provided. If you do not receive the message, please check your email. Emails may sometimes end up in the spam folder. During peak tourist seasons, email delivery may be slightly delayed. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one. If you have not received travel information, please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance according to the meeting time on the day, and look for the JRT tour guide flag to inquire. Thank you for your patient cooperation.











Reviews
On my first trip to Hokkaido, I decided to join a popular day tour after landing, simply because my colleague said the zoo was worth visiting. Before departure, our thoughtful guide, Hong, reminded us of various precautions and meeting times. The introductions to each attraction were clear and very thorough (allowing those of us visiting Hokkaido for the first time to learn some of Hokkaido's history). Our first stop was Asahiyama Zoo, where the animals were incredibly adorable. The second stop was the Instagram-famous tree, similar to Takeshi Kaneshiro's lonely tree 🤔🤣🤣🤣. On the way to the Blue Pond in Biei, our third stop, we were lucky enough to encounter snow. I spent the rest of the time taking photos of the snow. Our next stop was Shirahige Falls, a beautiful spot with a waterfall and snow 👍. The last stop was Ningle Terrace! All of these places are incredibly photogenic! Each spot is beautiful and truly popular. Our guide, Hong, was also super dedicated in providing introductions and explanations! If you're visiting Hokkaido for the first time and don't plan to drive, but want to visit distant places and take beautiful photos, be sure to join a popular day tour! Highly recommended!
Decided to go with Klook for this full day tour to the Asahiyama zoo, patchwork road(Ken & Mary tree), Blue pond, waterfall and elves village.. was pretty fulfilling but its a bit rushed no doubt. But we get to experience the beauty of the blue pond and waterfall w/o worrying about the transport. Guide was pretty friendly and was our photographer for the group pics! Totally would recommend this to all 1st timers in Hokkaido!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommended! I had an amazing time on this popular Hokkaido day tour! We visited Asahiyama Zoo, Shirogane Blue Pond, Shirahige Waterfall, Ningle Terrace, and the "Influencer Tree" all in one day. Every spot was beautiful and worth seeing! Our tour guide, Sunny, was very friendly and kind. Her explanations were clear, and she took great care of everyone. The schedule was perfectly planned, so we never felt rushed. The transportation was comfortable, and it was excellent value for money.
Our Arafat guide was extremely diligent and responsible, very humorous and talkative, making the whole day trip very enjoyable. On the way, the guide carefully explained all the points to note and the itinerary of the day trip, leading us to start our long-awaited day trip. The first stop was Asahiyama Zoo. Before arriving at the destination, the guide explained some details about Asahiyama, and we learned a lot. Due to the recent heavy snow in Hokkaido, the driver needed to drive slowly, so we were very worried about not being able to see the penguin parade. We were looking forward to it and nervous the whole way. Fortunately, the guide sprinted us in the last few minutes to see the morning penguin parade. We were very happy, thumbs up! 👍 The second stop was the Instagram-famous tree. Obviously, it was just a tree. We took some photos in the car and then came to the third stop. The third stop was Shirahige Falls. The waterfall was submerged in snow, but the guide kept providing emotional value, so it could be regarded as seeing a characteristic scene submerged in snow. The fourth stop was very close to the third stop, which is Shirogane Blue Pond. Before getting off the bus, the guide shared a lot of experience about taking pictures of the Blue Pond. Seeing the Blue Pond was indeed very shocking and beautiful. It is a must-see. The fifth stop was the Ningle Terrace. The wooden houses after the lights were turned on were indeed very beautiful, and you would feel a sense of romance when you saw them, which was very happy. Today's day trip ended happily like this. The whole day was very relaxing and enjoyable. The guide gets a perfect score 💯💯💯 Highly recommended!
I booked a day trip on Klook this time, and I'm really glad I chose this group. Our tour guide, Xiaoyu, was very professional and a great storyteller. She didn't just take us to the attractions, but also shared Hokkaido's history, local culture, and all sorts of interesting little facts along the way, making the whole trip far from boring. The itinerary was arranged smoothly, and the timing was just right. It didn't feel rushed, and there was no wasted time. We went to Asahikawa Zoo, where we saw many cute animals; then we headed to the internet-famous tree where many people take pictures. It was even more beautiful in person than in the photos. The colors of Shirahige Falls and Blue Pond were very dreamy, and you can't help but keep taking pictures when you see them with your own eyes. Finally, we went to Ningle Terrace, and the whole atmosphere was like a fairy tale world. It's perfect for strolling around slowly, taking pictures, and feeling the romance of Hokkaido. Overall, this was a relaxing and fulfilling day trip, and even if it's your first time in Hokkaido, you don't have to worry at all. I highly recommend this itinerary, and I also highly recommend our tour guide, Xiaoyu. I will definitely join another tour next time I come to Hokkaido.
Our tour guide for this day trip was Arafat. He is really knowledgeable about the areas that we are visiting and could offer interesting insights about these places and Hokkaido as a whole. The places we went were breathtaking, absolutely no regrets going there to see the wonderful autumn views. He is also really good at time management for the group, which resulted in a smooth, hassle and delay free experience for everyone :)
It was a very good and fun trip! Our guide name is Tenzo and he is very helpful, knows a lot and competent. We got plenty of time during the trip because of his tips and trick and we managed to get to all the places without rushing, even got an additional time during every places. Overall it was an enjoyable trip! very recommend this tour. You don’t have to be worry for not being contacted after you book this tour, because they’ll contact you D-1 the tour date for your meeting time and else. I recommend to come early on the day so you can get the front seat and it really helps your mobility and time during the whole trip.
the trip was real fun and wonderful. our guide was very nice and helpful. He gave very clear instructions and enough information about where we were going and what we were going to do next. I really enjoyed it and recommend this trip to everyone who has a short trip to Hokkaido but wanted to explore the big island. You can visit almost everywhere in a far side of Hokkaido in one day without renting a car.
Our guide, Xi Xi, was very informative throughout the trip and offered good advice/tips for our holiday in Hokkaido. she was very willing to help everyone take their photos at the famous spots and took very good ones too! Too highlight of the trip was the visit to the Asahiyama Zoo, where we got to see many different animals up close!
It was a new experience for us to join one day tour. The view was amazing and our tour guide, Tenzo did the great job. At the end of the tour, we supposed to go to Ningle Terrace, but our tour guide said we can’t go because there’s an accident. He prioritized our safety. Thank you for our tour guide.
Good to know
Asahiyama Zoo closure dates: November 4 - November 10, 2026; December 30 - December 31; January 1, 2027
Pre-trip Notice
- Please ensure that the communication app you provided remains accessible during your trip to Japan. We will contact you one day in advance. We will send the vehicle and tour guide information for the following day to your email before 20:00 on the day prior to departure. Please check your inbox (it may be in the spam folder). To ensure a smooth trip, please be sure to contact the tour guide or driver in a timely manner. Thank you.
- If the number of participants does not reach the minimum group size, the trip cancellation will be notified via email one day prior to departure. In case of extreme weather such as typhoons or heavy snow, the cancellation status will be confirmed and notified via email by 18:00 local time on the day prior to departure.
Seating and Vehicles
- This is a joined group tour. Seat allocation follows a first-come, first-served basis. If you have special requirements, please note them and we will try our best to accommodate them, but final arrangements are subject to on-site conditions.
- Vehicle types are arranged according to the number of participants; specifying a vehicle type is not permitted. For small groups, the driver may also act as the accompanying staff, and the commentary may be relatively brief.
- If you need to bring luggage, you must inform us in advance. If brought without authorization, the tour guide has the right to refuse boarding, and no refund will be issued. Eating and drinking are prohibited inside the vehicle; any damage or staining will be compensated according to local standards.
Itinerary Adjustments and Safety
- Japanese law stipulates that commercial vehicles must not drive for more than 10 hours per day. Overtime will incur additional fees (ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 JPY per hour).
- The itinerary is for reference only. Actual transportation, stopovers, and sightseeing times may be adjusted due to weather, traffic jams, facility maintenance, etc. The tour guide may reasonably replace or omit attractions based on actual conditions.
- In the event of weather or force majeure causing the suspension of cable cars, cruise ships, or other facilities, the tour will be changed to visit other attractions or the stay duration will be adjusted.
- Fees are non-refundable for late arrivals, temporary changes to meeting points, or leaving the tour midway due to personal reasons. Any accidental incidents and additional expenses incurred after leaving the tour shall be borne by yourself.
Season and Scenery
- In winter, if special circumstances occur such as highway closures or restricted entry to scenic areas, we will reduce or modify the route, and no refunds will be provided.
Other Notes
- Please arrive at the meeting point on time. We will not wait for latecomers, and joining the tour midway is not allowed.
- It is recommended to wear lightweight clothing and shoes. For winter or mountainous itineraries, please bring your own warm clothing.
* The itinerary does not include personal travel and accident insurance; purchasing your own insurance is recommended. Outdoor activities and high-risk sports carry certain risks; passengers are advised to sign up cautiously based on their own health conditions.
* After the itinerary departs, if it is forced to suspend due to natural disasters or force majeure, the fees will not be refunded, and passengers will also have to bear the return trip or additional accommodation expenses themselves.
* During Japanese public holidays and weekend travel peaks, severe traffic jams or early attraction closures frequently occur. It is recommended not to book flights, Shinkansen, or dinners for that evening, and to bring your own light snacks and portable power bank.
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