[Depart from Sapporo] Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo & Forest Elf Terrace One-Day Tour: Penguin Walk + Shikisai-Setsu Paradise or Dreamy Illumination

Highlight of the Tour

The northernmost zoo in Japan, where you can see animals not commonly seen such as polar bears, penguins, and seals.

From mid‑December to March each year, the "Penguin Walk" offers a close‑up view of incredibly adorable penguins.

Ample time at the zoo, 2 hours.

Plan A includes Shikisai no Oka; starting mid‑December, Snow Land is available.

Plan B (December only) features a dreamy twin light show, enjoying the illumination of the Forest Fairy Terrace and Blue Pond for the ultimate romantic Hokkaido winter night.

Plan C (from January) offers a winter night trio: Asahiyama Zoo + Biei "Dusk Christmas Tree" + Forest Fairy Terrace illumination, collecting all representative winter scenery of Hokkaido in one go.

Plans A, B, C ‑ Watch the lively postures of polar bears and experience the most stunning polar charm.

Plans B, C ‑ The winter‑only "Forest Fairy Terrace Illumination" event lets the forest paths and cabins shine under warm yellow lights.

Plan A ‑ In winter, Shikisai no Oka is covered in thick snow, transforming into a dreamy Snow Land.

Plans A, B, C ‑ Asahiyama Zoo's winter‑only classic activity — Penguin Walk!

Plan C ‑ Whether in spring, summer, autumn, or winter, it adorns the vast land in different forms; the sight surrounded by snow in winter is as dreamy as a fairy tale.

Plan C ‑ The "Christmas Tree" on the Biei hills is a solitary yet charming fir tree.

Plans B, C ‑ Like an enchanted forest inhabited by elves, it is a must‑visit winter night scenery for couples and travellers.

Plans B, C ‑ The winter‑only Forest Fairy Terrace illumination, with warm lights brightening the snowy cabin paths, as dreamy as a fairy tale.

Plan A ‑ In winter, Shikisai no Oka turns into a white paradise; snow activities are at own expense.

Plan A ‑ The winter charm of Shikisai no Oka lies not only in the snow scenery but also in the experience of snowmobiling, fully enjoying the fun of ice and snow; snow activities are at own expense.

Plan A ‑ Influencer check‑in route

Plan B ‑ As night falls, the Blue Pond is lit up by soft lights. December‑only Blue Pond Illumination.

Plan B ‑ The "Biei Blue Pond Illumination" lights up the snowy fields and pond surface with blue light, creating a dreamlike scene that is unforgettable at first sight. December‑only Blue Pond Illumination.

Plan B ‑ December‑only Blue Pond Illumination.

Plan A ‑ Winter snow play route.