• Asahiyama Zoo is popular for its behavioral exhibits, and the spectacular sunset cruise on the icebreaker "Garinko-go III" is a special event only available during this time of year!
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• Asahiyama Zoo

The "behavioral exhibits" undertaken by Asahiyama Zoo are exhibits that convey
the "amazing, beauty, and dignity of animals." The greatest appeal of these
exhibits is that they allow visitors to enjoy watching animals move, swim,
fly, and hunt in their natural state up close in an environment that is as
close to nature as possible, providing a sense of realism and dynamism that
cannot be experienced anywhere else.

Recommended point: Polar bears

They are famous for jumping into the pool, but that's because it's hot. Winter
is their active season! Their big white bodies look great against the white
snowy scenery! A female polar bear baby was born in December 2021, and became
an instant hit! You can see her adorable appearance and energetic running
around at the Polar Bear House.

Recommended points [Guide to understanding]

The zoo staff, who are on-site every day, will explain the animals'
distinctive behaviors. The explanations, which use specimens and photographs
that are rarely seen, are easy to understand and are full of surprises and new
discoveries.

Recommended points [Information board]

There are handmade information boards made by the zookeepers scattered all
over the zoo. They are so cute, and I always wonder how many different kinds
there are. Looking at them from a different perspective, you can really see
the love that the zookeepers have for their animals.

• Drift icebreaker Garinko-go III and IMERU

This cruise ship is full of excitement as it pushes forward, using two large
propellers attached to the bow to make a "grating" sound as it pushes through
the drift ice. Even from on board, you can hear the sound and vibrations of
the ice breaking, and the crushed ice floats up from the side of the ship,
making for a truly impressive cruise. Another attraction is being able to see
the drift ice up close. A typical winter sight in Hokkaido! Come experience
the mystical and moving drift ice!

• The appeal of the new drift icebreaker Garinko-go III and IMERU

The sight of the ship moving through the mysterious drift ice that washes
ashore in the Okhotsk Sea, Japan's northernmost ocean, is simply breathtaking.
Forget the cold and time and enjoy a deeply moving, unknown experience! If
you're lucky, you might spot flocks of birds such as Steller's sea eagles,
white-tailed eagles, and slaty-backed gulls resting on the drift ice, or even
cute seals peeking out from between the ice floes. Enjoy a sunset cruise where
you can see the drift ice dyed orange.

The drift icebreaker Garinko-go III IMERU, one of Hokkaido's heritage sites,
is a sightseeing ship with a gross tonnage of 370 tons and a capacity of 235
people, designed for drift ice sightseeing. Equipped with air-conditioned and
heated rooms, vending machines and a shop, it is an icebreaker that allows you
to enjoy a drift ice cruise in comfort.

*Please note that depending on the weather and the docking conditions, it may not be possible to view the drift ice.

■ Regarding drift ice conditions and replacements and refunds in the event of
Garinko cancellations ■

1) If the icebreaker is cancelled due to weather or other reasons

We will refund 5,000 yen for adults and 4,000 yen for children. As an
alternative, we will stop by the Okhotsk Drift Ice Science Center "Giza."

2) If you are unable to get to Monbetsu due to road conditions

・Refund of 5,000 yen for adults and 4,000 yen for children, and a visit to the
Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival as an alternative. (Admission to the Sounkyo
Ice Waterfall Festival is included.)