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Top 15 Zoos Tours in Hokkaido, Reviewed

19 tours  ·  from $58 a day out

Hokkaido rewards careful booking; the difference between a memorable day and a wasted one is usually the operator. These are the 15 zoos tours we consider worth your time, strongest first.

【Private Car】Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Ningle Terrace (from Sapporo)

【Private Car】Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Ningle Terrace (from Sapporo) - Asahiyama Zoo, the day’s main event

1.【Private Car】Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Ningle Terrace (from Sapporo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $465.14Our top pick

Travel by private car from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls, and Furano’s Ningle Terrace. Drivers such as Kate, Masaru, Tommy, and Andrew may help with timing, translation, and flexible stops.

“This is an excellent tour! Our guide was prompt, courteous and a great driver. The Asahiyama Zoo was super cool, the Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls were beautiful and Ningle Terrace was in a magical setting. The private tour provided an excellent opportunity to visit these sights in one day without being too rushed!”

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Sapporo Winter : Asahiyama Zoo (Penguin Fun & Snowmobile)

Sapporo Winter : Asahiyama Zoo (Penguin Fun & Snowmobile) - Leaving Sapporo on a heated bus

2.Sapporo Winter : Asahiyama Zoo (Penguin Fun & Snowmobile)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $58Best value

Travel from Sapporo by heated bus with a guide such as Hong or Sunny, then see penguins at Asahiyama Zoo, snowy Furano sights, and Shikisai-no-oka. Snowmobiles cost extra, and the schedule changes with weather and traffic.

“Well, the best tour guide ever Sunny! If you choose this tour, you have to ask to be with this guy! The best. The tour is very good! Snowmobile was the best part!”

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Penguin Fun & Snowmobile : Sapporo Winter (Asahiyama Zoo)

Penguin Fun & Snowmobile : Sapporo Winter (Asahiyama Zoo) - Leaving Sapporo in a heated coach

3.Penguin Fun & Snowmobile : Sapporo Winter (Asahiyama Zoo)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $58

You’ll ride a heated bus from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo, Ningle Terrace, Shikisai-no-oka, and the Ken and Mary Tree. English and Chinese guides, including guides such as Mr. Hong and Mr. Lin, lead the day. Snowmobiling costs extra.

“As a must-visit in Hokkaido, Asahiyama Zoo exceeded all expectations! The penguin parade was absolutely magical—watching these cute creatures waddle across the snow made my kids scream with joy. The zoo is well-maintained, with clear English signage and friendly staff who happily answered our questions. Don’t miss the polar bear exhibit—their playful antics against the winter backdrop were unforgettable. Perfect for families, couples, or anyone who loves animals! 5/5 stars without a doubt."”

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Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo Ningle Terrace Day trip

Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo Ningle Terrace Day trip - Asahiyama Zoo and the famous penguin walk

4.Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo Ningle Terrace Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $89.00

Travel from Sapporo in a small group of up to 15 to see Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Seven Stars Tree, seasonal sights, and Ningle Terrace. Your driver provides basic English guidance, while you explore each stop independently.

“This is my favorite trip during the whole travel through Hokkaido. Mr Ka is a good driver, make our trip safely since it's a heave snow on that day.”

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Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo and Blue Pond Elf Terrace Day Trip

Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo and Blue Pond Elf Terrace Day Trip - Biei’s Blue Pond: color that depends on the day

5.Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo and Blue Pond Elf Terrace Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 10 reviews · from $163

Join a small-group day trip from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Blue Pond, Shirakane Falls, Shikisai no Oka, and Furano’s Ningle Terrace, with a mobile ticket and included entry fees.

“We were late as we got lost - by 11 minutes and bus left without us - despite constant communication with the guide about how far away we were- we caught a train and taxi to the zoo to meet the tour and when we got there the guide was rude - telling us to hurry up - we hRead more”

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Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan

Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan - Three hours with the penguins at Asahiyama Zoo

6.Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $105.99

Travel from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo, Shirogane Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Ningle Terrace, and more. Your day includes zoo admission, transport, and an all-you-can-eat lunch, with guides such as Catherine, Risa, or Haru depending on the group.

“I had a good time! Most of the group spoke Chinese so the main tour guide provided most of her commentary in Chinese. However, another staff member, Haru, who spoke English provided basically one-on-one service for me. ThougRead more”

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2025 Biei Blue Pond “Aoi-Ike”, Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita


7.2025 Biei Blue Pond “Aoi-Ike”, Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $75

You’ll ride an air-conditioned bus from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Blue Pond, Farm Tomita, and Campana Rokkatei. Expect simple English support, Japanese commentary, short stops, and a full day shaped by road and weather conditions.

“This is a generic sight seeing tour to see all the major sights in Furano and Biel. The timing provided at each location was short but suffice for the purpose of the tour. I personally appreciated the bus driver taking into consideration our safety and the multilingual commRead more”

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Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo& Biei Blue pond Tour with Local Guide

Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo& Biei Blue pond Tour with Local Guide - A Japanese Lunch at Furano Farmhouse Restaurant

Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo, Icebreaker GARINKO GO Sunset Tour

Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo, Icebreaker GARINKO GO Sunset Tour - Meeting in Sapporo at 8:20 a.m.

Hokkaido│Kurodake Ropeway, Asahiyama Zoo Autumn Leaves Tour

Hokkaido│Kurodake Ropeway, Asahiyama Zoo Autumn Leaves Tour - One hour at Asahikawa Ramen Village

2 Day Tour to Icebreaker Mombetsu and Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido

2 Day Tour to Icebreaker Mombetsu and Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido - Sake culture at the Otokoyama Museum

Asahiyama Zoo & Biei Blue Pond Day Trip in Hokkaido


Asahiyama Zoo, Christmas Tree, Fairy Terrace Day Tour | Hokkaido

Asahiyama Zoo, Christmas Tree, Fairy Terrace Day Tour | Hokkaido - Leaving Sapporo at 7:30 am

13.Asahiyama Zoo, Christmas Tree, Fairy Terrace Day Tour | Hokkaido

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $100.00

Leave Sapporo at 7:30 am for Biei’s Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, and Christmas Tree, then spend 2 hours 20 minutes at Asahiyama Zoo. Round-trip transport is provided, but plan carefully for lunch and confirm the zoo admission details.

“Excellent 2 hours at the zoo. Unusual enclosures make animals more accessible. Also rather unusual animals for those of us from the tropics. I suggest that tour guide make it known that lunch is on-the-go and where it is best to obtain it.”

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Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo, Biei & Ningle Terrace Day Tour | Hokkaido

Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo, Biei & Ningle Terrace Day Tour | Hokkaido - Biei’s Rolling Hills by Road

14.Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo, Biei & Ningle Terrace Day Tour | Hokkaido

· from $125.00

You’ll travel from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei, Shikisai no Oka, and Ningle Terrace in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide. The tour includes a Hokkaido ice cream or hot drink and returns to Sapporo Station.

“Without ever being to Hokkaido before I wanted a tour that would showcase the Hokkaido countryside as a winter wonderland experience and was highly impressed with the tour we chose. The highlights were the Asahiyama Zoo and tRead more”

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Asahiyama Zoo, Biei tree, Shirohige Falls and Blue Pond Day Tour

Asahiyama Zoo, Biei tree, Shirohige Falls and Blue Pond Day Tour - Biei’s Christmas Tree and Ken & Mary Tree

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