Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo and Blue Pond Winter Illumination Day Trip

Overview

• ✓Discover 2 of Hokkaido's most popular winter attractions on a convenient day trip from Sapporo.
• ✓Spend ample time at Asahiyama Zoo, famous for its innovative exhibits that showcase animals displaying their natural behaviors, then travel to Blue Pond in Biei to experience its enchanting winter illumination.
• ✓Winter is one of the best times to visit Asahiyama Zoo, when cold-climate animals are especially active and the zoo's famous seasonal attractions can be enjoyed.
• ✓Later, witness the magical atmosphere of Blue Pond after dark, when carefully designed lighting transforms the already picturesque landscape into a dreamlike winter scene.
• ✓This tour is ideal for travelers who would like to visit some of Hokkaido's most popular winter attractions without the hassle of arranging transportation independently.

Discover 2 of Hokkaido's most popular winter attractions on a convenient day trip from Sapporo. Spend ample time at Asahiyama Zoo, famous for its innovative exhibits that showcase animals displaying their natural behaviors, then travel to Blue Pond in Biei to experience its enchanting winter illumination. Winter is one of the best times to visit Asahiyama Zoo, when cold-climate animals are especially active and the zoo's famous seasonal attractions can be enjoyed. Later, witness the magical atmosphere of Blue Pond after dark, when carefully designed lighting transforms the already picturesque landscape into a dreamlike winter scene. This tour is ideal for travelers who would like to visit some of Hokkaido's most popular winter attractions without the hassle of arranging transportation independently. -Visit Asahiyama Zoo, one of Japan's most famous zoos -Experience the illuminated Blue Pond after dark -Round-trip transportation from Sapporo included

What to Bring

• •Wheelchair accessible
• •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• •Public transportation options are available nearby
• •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• •Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• •This tour is operated for both Japanese and foreign customers. A Japanese tour conductor will accompany the group and provide key information using a translation app. Please note that the tour conductor is not a tour guide and will focus on sharing essential information during the tour.
• •Bringing a flashlight is recommended for the evening light-up events.
• •Child (3-5 years old) rates include bus seats.
• •Delays, shortenings of the tour or omissions made to the itinerary due to traffic, weather or other circumstances that are beyond the control of the tour operator are not subject to refund
• •If the tour operator has to cancel the tour because of a typhoon, heavy snow or other circumstances beyond their control, you will be suggested a date change or receive a full refund.
• •Infants (0-2 years old) are free of charge but no arrangements are made for them.
• •Meals are not included on this tour. Please buy your lunch/dinner during one of the rest breaks.
• •Please wrap up warm for the evening outdoor events.
• •The Blue Pond light-up event may get cancelled due to bad weather.
• •The order of the itinerary is subject to change.
• •The tour is a mix of Japanese and foreign guests.
• •The tour start and end point may not be exactly the same. Please ask a member of staff on the day.

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