• Depart from Sapporo and spend about 1.5–2 hours at Asahiyama Zoo, admission included
• From July 1 to September 15, the Summer & Autumn Route visits the lavender fields of Farm Tomita instead
• The Classic Winter Route covers Shirahige Falls, Shirogane Blue Pond, and Ningle Terrace

• The Winter Farm Route heads to Chiyoda Farm, with snowmobiling available on-site at your own expense

  
  

• Step into Asahiyama Zoo and enjoy heartwarming moments with adorable penguins, polar bears, and seals up close

  
  

Attraction Highlight | Asahiyama Zoo

Located in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Asahiyama Zoo is one of the most popular zoos
in Japan! Famous for its unique "behavioral exhibits," the zoo lets you
observe animals up close as they go about their natural, lively routines,
offering a zoo experience like no other.

Winter Highlight | Adorable Penguin Walk

From around late December to mid-March each year, watch the penguins waddle
across the snow up close and enjoy one of the most heartwarming moments of a
Hokkaido winter!

Note: The actual dates and times of the Penguin Walk depend on snow
conditions, the penguins' health, and the zoo's arrangements. Please refer to
the latest announcements on the Asahiyama Zoo official website.

— Winter Attractions —

• Biei Chiyoda Farm
  
  In winter, Biei Chiyoda Farm lets you race across the snowfields on a
  snowmobile, take in the majestic Tokachi Mountain Range, and meet ponies,
  alpacas, and sheep up close for a taste of Hokkaido's unique snow country
  charm. Don't forget to try the rich, creamy Jersey milk and enjoy a relaxing
  winter day in Biei.
  
  Note: Depending on visitor numbers at the farm on the day, this stop may be
  changed to Panoramic Flower Gardens Shikisai-no-oka.
  
  Note: In late winter, as temperatures rise and snow decreases, the snowmobile
  experience may be canceled. Other farm activities are not affected, and you
  can still interact with the animals and enjoy the farm's food and ice cream.

  
  

• Panoramic Flower Gardens Shikisai-no-oka
  
  In winter, Shikisai-no-oka is blanketed in snow, revealing a silver-white
  landscape completely different from its summer flower fields. Try
  snowmobiling, sledding, and other winter activities to experience the charm of
  a Hokkaido winter. With the vast snowfields and the Tokachi Mountain Range as
  a backdrop, take in the romantic winter scenery unique to Furano and Biei.

  
  

• Ningle Terrace
  
  Wooden cabins and boardwalks in the forest make you feel as if you've stepped
  into a fairy tale. The cabins along the way display handicrafts with a
  Hokkaido touch, from seed paintings to delicate accessories, showing the
  unique charm of local handmade art.
  
  Note: If Ningle Terrace cannot be visited due to traffic issues, severe
  weather such as blizzards, or visitor limits at the facility, the stop will be
  replaced with a 30-minute visit to Takushinkan. Thank you for your
  understanding.

  
  

• Takushinkan
  
  Converted from the former Chiyoda Elementary School, Takushinkan displays the
  work of renowned Hokkaido landscape photographer Shinzo Maeda. Beside the
  small building is a birch tree corridor; in winter, the snow-covered grove is
  quiet and pure, as if you've stepped into a Hokkaido fairy tale.

  
  

— Summer Attractions —

• Biei Blue Pond
  
  Biei Blue Pond is located on the left bank of the Biei River in Hokkaido,
  Japan, at an altitude of about 500 meters. The water is a clear, azure blue,
  often shrouded in mist for a hazy, ethereal beauty. As the seasons, weather,
  and surroundings subtly change, the water takes on a range of colors, which,
  together with the surrounding forest, create a unique and captivating
  landscape.

  
  

• Seven Stars Tree
  
  In 1976, this oak tree and the surrounding hills were featured on the
  packaging of Japan's Seven Stars cigarettes, which gave the tree its name.
  Standing alone in the vast farmland, it quietly watches over the Biei hills
  and has become one of the area's signature photo spots.

  
  

• Ken & Mary Tree
  
  The Ken & Mary Tree is a poplar standing in the farmland of the Biei hills,
  which rose to fame after appearing in a Nissan Skyline commercial in the
  1970s. The tree symbolizes purity, beauty, resilience, and vitality, while the
  romantic couple "Ken" and "Mary" in the ad gave it its meaning of love. Today,
  with its deep symbolism and captivating scenery, the tree has become a
  favorite photo spot for visitors.

  
  

• Patchwork Road
  
  Rather than a landscape designed on purpose, Patchwork Road is a living
  tapestry built up by generations of Biei farmers. It is famous for its rolling
  hills and farmland that changes with the seasons, where different crops weave
  a patchwork-like rural landscape. Enjoy Hokkaido's natural beauty along the
  way and soak up the local farming culture and relaxed, simple countryside
  atmosphere.

  
  

• Shirahige Falls
  
  Shirahige Falls is located in the Shirogane Onsen area of Biei Town, at an
  altitude of 600 meters, with a drop of 30 meters. The waterfall was named
  "Shirahige" (meaning "white beard") because the water cascades down through
  cracks in the rocks like a flowing white beard. The water gushing from
  underground also crashes against the rocks, creating spray that shimmers with
  a blue light for a spectacular and pleasant sight. Note: From July 1 to
  September 15, the tour will skip Shirahige Falls and visit Farm Tomita instead
  (60-minute stop).

  
  

• Farm Tomita | Seasonal Stop (July 1–September 15 Only)
  
  The most captivating colors of Hokkaido's summer can be found at Farm Tomita.
  Lavender sways gently in the breeze, filling the air with a delicate floral
  fragrance, making it feel as if time itself has slowed down. Beyond lavender,
  the farm is also home to a variety of seasonal flowers, and as the seasons
  change, the colors of the flower fields keep shifting, painting a new
  landscape each time. Take a leisurely stroll among the blooms and savor the
  popular lavender ice cream to keep Hokkaido's summer in your memories.

  
  

• Other Recommended Hokkaido Tours:
  
  Hokkaido Double Illumination Day Tour | Ningle Terrace, Shirogane Blue Pond
  Winter Illumination, Shirahige Falls, Shikisai-no-oka / Chiyoda Farm | Evening
  Departure
  
  Hokkaido Day Trip | Lake Toya Onsen Town & Noboribetsu Jigokudani & Showa
  Shinzan & Lake Shikotsu | Optional Bear Ranch Package (Departing from
  Sapporo)
  
  Hokkaido Sapporo Day Trip | Sapporo Beer Museum, Shiroi Koibito Park,
  Jozankei Onsen, Daibutsuden, Seafood Market | English and Chinese
  Guide