Asahiyama Zoo & Shirahige Falls & Blue Pond with Bus Tour from Sapporo

Highlights

• Solo Travelers Welcome!
• English-Speaking Guide Available
• Visit Asahiyama Zoo, the Biei Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, and Ningle Terrace all in one day.

What to expect

Enjoy a one-day bus tour visiting Hokkaido’s winter highlights.
The tour begins with 90 minutes at Asahiyama Zoo, followed by sightseeing at Shirahige Falls, the Blue Pond, and Ningle Terrace, a forest village lined with log-cabin craft shops.

What's included

• Admission
• Bus fare

About this experience

Starting at

07:50

Schedule

1. 07:40
   Please gather at Sapporo TV Tower 1F Information Center
2. 07:50
   Departure

   At the meeting point, our guide will be waiting with an "Easy GO" flag.
   Please come to the Tourist Information Center on the 1st floor of Sapporo TV Tower.
   Check-in is required before boarding the bus. Please do not look for the bus directly; instead, come to the Tourist Information Center first.

   
3. 09:05
   Rest at Sunagawa Service Area
4. 10:30
   Asahiyama Zoo

   Take your tickets included in this tour and make most of your visitation time interacting with the many animals that call this famous zoo their home. Take a peek from the large windows to see their unique behavior.

   
5. —
   Biei Snowfields from the Bus Window

   Gently rolling hills blanketed in pure white snow unfold across Biei like a winter painting. Sit back and enjoy the serene scenery from the comfort of the bus, without the chill, as you take in one of Hokkaido’s most beautiful winter landscapes.

   
6. 13:00
   Shirahige Waterfalls

   Take in the relaxing view of the waterfalls that resembles a white beard. See the waters run through the cracks created along the massive cliffs. During winter, the waterfall still continues to cascade down into the blue river stream.

   
7. 13:30
   Blue Pond

   Experience the magic of winter as white snowfields blend with frost-covered larch trees, creating a dreamlike landscape you can only see this season.
   Even in winter, the Blue Pond Soft Cream remains a customer favorite.

   
8. 14:20
   Kamifurano Rest Stop

   Enjoy a short break at this convenient rest area. Long drives are common when traveling across Hokkaido, so this stop gives you a chance to stretch your legs and refresh.
   With restrooms and a small shop available, you can relax and enjoy the tour with peace of mind.
9. 15:20
   Ningle Terrace

   Set in Hokkaido’s great outdoors, this popular spot features 15 charming log cabins selling handcrafted goods made by local artisans.
   In winter, the snow-covered scenery is especially photogenic.
   Please note that visits may be canceled due to crowd control or other restrictions.

   
10. —
    Rest Break at Iwamizawa Service Area
11. 18:40
    Sapporo TV Tower　

    Please note that the actual drop-off time may vary due to traffic and local conditions.
12. —
    Tour Ends

Location and Directions

• Check-in

  Sapporo TV Tower

  1 Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042, Japan

  

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  At the meeting point, our guide will be waiting with an "Easy GO" flag.
  
  Please come to the Tourist Information Center on the 1st floor of Sapporo TV Tower.
  Check-in is required before boarding the bus. Please do not look for the bus directly; instead, come to the Tourist Information Center first.

  

• Check-out

  Sapporo TV Tower

  1-chome Odorinishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042

  

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