Asahiyama Zoo & Furano Biei & Blue Pond | Hokkaido Bus Tour (Sapporo Departure) | Japan

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Asahiyama Zoo & Furano Biei & Blue Pond | Hokkaido Bus Tour (Sapporo Departure) | Japan

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Highlights

Book popular tours through KKday! Cover popular spots in the Asahikawa, Biei,
and Furano areas! Asahiyama Zoo, which is popular for its behavioral exhibits,
the fantastic Blue Pond - Biei no Oka, Furano, and Farm Tomita.


  • Visit Asahiyama Zoo: "Behavioral Exhibits" where you can see adorable animals in their true colors!


  • Enjoy the majestic scenery typical of Hokkaido!


  • Stroll around Biei's Blue Pond, where the fantastic cobalt blue is beautiful!


  • Explore the flower fields in full bloom at Farm Tomita in Furano


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- Itinerary Introduction -


  • Asahiyama Zoo

Enjoy Asahiyama Zoo to the fullest, which has become incredibly popular for
its "behavioral exhibits" that allow you to experience adorable animals in
their natural state right before your eyes!


The "behavioral exhibits" implemented by Asahiyama Zoo are designed to convey
the "amazingness, beauty, and dignity of animals." Through these exhibits,
visitors can enjoy watching animals move, swim, jump, and hunt in an
environment as close to nature as possible, experiencing their natural
behavior up close. The greatest appeal is the sense of realism and dynamism
that can not be experienced anywhere else.


Recommendation 1: Penguin Exhibit


The "Penguin House," a signature attraction at Asahiyama Zoo, features a
360-degree underwater tunnel that makes it seem as if penguins are flying
through the air. Visitors can observe four species of penguins—king penguins,
gentoo penguins, Humboldt penguins, and rockhopper penguins—and the dynamic
antics of these penguins are extremely popular.


Recommendation #2: The "I See" Guide


The zookeepers, who observe the animals daily, will explain their
characteristic behaviors and other details. The explanations, which use
specimens and photographs that are not usually seen, are easy to understand
and offer many surprises and new discoveries.


Recommendation #3: Polar Bear


They're famous for jumping into pools, but that's because it's hot! The sight
of their massive bodies diving into the water is truly dynamic! There's also
"Seal's Eye (Capsule)," where you can observe polar bears on land. From a
capsule embedded in the ground, you can observe polar bears from a seal's
perspective. Their huge faces looming right in front of you are incredibly
impressive. Be sure to try it!


Recommendation #4: Information board


There are handmade signs made by the zookeepers scattered all over the park.
They're so cute, and I always wonder how many different kinds there are.
Looking at them from a different perspective, you can really feel the love the
zoo staff have for the animals.


  • Blue Pond

Biei in Hokkaido is famous for its fantastical scenery, including the Blue
Pond. This mystical place was born from a natural phenomenon, like the wild
birch trees growing there unexpectedly. The pond holds a unique blue color,
and if you go further in, you can see that the river water is also distinctly
blue!


  • Furano Farm Tomita (30 minutes from April 29th to May 31st and from October onwards; 50 minutes for departures from June to September)

Farm Tomita is popular for its colorful scenery. The flower fields offer
different views depending on the season. Mainly featuring lavender, visitors
can enjoy the flower fields from spring to autumn. *Lavender is typically in
full bloom from mid-to-late July. (Official website for information on the
flower fields)


  • Biei Patchwork Road (Viewing the patchwork-like fields from the car window)

The name comes from the fact that the fields, divided into a grid like a
chessboard, are planted with various kinds of crops, resembling a patchwork
quilt. You can also enjoy famous scenery from advertisements, such as the
Parent and Child Tree, the Seven Stars Tree, and the Ken and Mary Tree.

Itinerary

  • 07:35

  • Meeting point: ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo. *The meeting place is the hotel lobby on the 1st floor.

  • 07:45

    Departure from ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo
  • Iwamizawa Service Area (Rest stop, approx. 15 minutes)

  • Explore the flower fields in full bloom at Farm Tomita in Furano

  • * Stay duration: 30 minutes from April 29th to May 31st and from October onwards; 50 minutes for departures from June to September.

  • Biei Blue Pond (Aoiike): mysterious pond with blue water surface (approx. 30 minutes)

  • *Please note that traffic congestion is expected during the tourist season when visiting the Blue Pond in Biei. Depending on the traffic conditions, the sightseeing spot may be changed to Hokusei-no-oka Observatory Park

  • Biei Patchwork Road (view the trees such as the parents and child trees (oyako no ki), Seven Stars Tree, Ken and Mary's Tree, and the patchwork fields from the car window)

  • Asahiyama Zoo (admission ticket included/approx. 2-hour stay)

  • *Lunch on your own at the zoo (scheduled to arrive around 2:00 pm). Please note that lunch will be late

  • Sunagawa Service Area (Rest stop, approx. 15 minutes)

  • Sapporo Station North Exit (scheduled to arrive at 6:00 pm)

What's included

INCLUDED

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Parking fee
Toll fee
Consumption tax

NOT INCLUDED

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Additional information

Purchase Notice
  • Children aged 2 and under are admitted free of charge. However, seats will not be provided. If a seat is required, a Child fare will apply.
    When making a reservation, please include your name, gender, and age in the request field. (There is no seating or admission fee. If you require a seat, please apply at the Child rate.)

  • Lunch will be at the zoo, and participants are expected to arrive around 2 PM. Please note that this will be a late lunch.

[Travel conditions]

Departure/Return Location: Sapporo/Sapporo Trip Duration: Day Trip Transportation: Chartered Bus Bus Company: Sapporo Bus or Hokkaido Area Bus (Non-Smoking)
Meal arrangements: Breakfast 0, Lunch 0, Dinner 0. Accommodation: None. Minimum number of participants: 1.
Tour guide: 1
Guide: 0

[Travel planning/execution]

Company Name: Wonder Styles Co., Ltd. Address: 7th Floor, Ena Square Odori Building, 10-4, Odori West 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042, Japan Registration Number: Hokkaido Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-862 Affiliated Travel Agency Association: None

[Consignment Sales]

KKDAY JAPAN Co., Ltd.
1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004, Japan WESTALL Yotsuya Building 2F Registered Travel Agency No. 2045 (Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency) Affiliated Organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)

Reminders
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Due to traffic and road conditions, the schedule is subject to change and arrival at the return destination may be delayed. In the event of late arrival at the return destination, even if you have to take a cab or stay overnight, we will not be able to compensate you
Due to weather or congestion, the duration of stay at the stopover facility may be shortened or canceled. Also, the itinerary of the stop may vary depending on the situation
If you are participating during your trip to Hokkaido/Sapporo, please refrain from participating on the last day of your trip (There is no compensation for bus delays.)
If a section is closed before taking the highway for either the onward or return trip, the route will be via a national road or a provincial road, and the break stops may be at a roadside station or other location
Regarding flower viewing, the flowering situation may vary depending on the weather conditions of the year. In addition, the type and number of flowers may change from year to year
This tour will be conducted in Japanese only. Translation apps will be used for any language other than Japanese. There will be no bus guide on board, but a Japanese-speaking staff member will accompany you.
The drop-off location will not be at the hotel where you get picked up. It will be near Sapporo Station North Exit
Please take your lunch at the zoo by yourself (Please note that lunch is not included in the tour)
The buses used for the tour are non-smoking. No restroom facilities are provided on the bus. Therefore, please use the restrooms at the appropriate restroom breaks and stops at sightseeing spots.
Large luggage such as suitcases will be kept in the trunk of the bus. Please prepare the necessary items for sightseeing in your hand luggage, as you will not be able to put them in and out of the bus during the tour. Please also inform the staff at the reception desk on the day of the tour that you have baggage to check in.
Children aged 2 and under are admitted free of charge. No seats will be provided. When making a reservation, please include their name (with phonetic spelling), gender, and age in the request field. A Child fare will apply if a seat is required.
Regarding the visit to Biei's Blue Pond, traffic congestion is expected during the tourist season. Depending on the traffic situation, we may change the sightseeing location to the hills to the northwest.
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