[Hokkaido] Asahiyama Zoo & Forest Terrace Day Tour from Sapporo: Penguin Parade + Shiki Sai Sleigh Land or Otaru Dreamy Illumination
- Overview
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- * Japan's northernmost zoo, where you can see animals not easily found, such as polar bears, penguins, and seals.
- * From mid-to-late December to March each year, you can see super cute penguins up close during the "Penguin Walk."
- * Ample time at the zoo: 2 hours in winter, 90 minutes in summer.
- * [Plan A: Shikisai no Oka limited, Snow Park starts mid-to-late December]
- * [Plan B: December limited, Dreamy Twin Illuminations], enjoy the Furano Ningle Terrace illumination and Aoiike (Blue Pond) illumination, experiencing the ultimate romance of Hokkaido's winter night.
- ,* [Plan C: Winter Night Trio from January onwards] Asahiyama Zoo + Biei "Twilight Christmas Tree" + Furano Ningle Terrace illumination, collecting Hokkaido's representative winter scenic spots in one go.
- What to expect
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【Asahiyama Zoo】 Located in Japan's northernmost region, Asahiyama Zoo is famous for its adorable penguin parade, which takes place from mid-December to March every year. This popular event has made it one of Japan's most beloved zoos. Option A Exclusive 【Biei Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls Daytime Tour】 Biei Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls During winter, the Blue Pond is surrounded by thick snow, making the blue surface of the pond look particularly magical in the pure white world. Option A Exclusive 【Shikisai-no-oka】 In winter, Shikisai-no-oka transforms into a snow kingdom, offering exciting snowmobile rides! Even if you're a beginner, you can easily master snowmobiling and enjoy the thrill of riding across the snow. (Snow activities are available at an additional cost, with prices as shown on the Shikisai-no-oka website.) Option B 【Limited to December: Dreamy Double Illumination】 Enjoy the Furano Elf Terrace illumination and the Blue Pond illumination, and experience the ultimate romantic winter night in Hokka