[Hokkaido] Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo & Forest Elf Terrace Day Trip
- Overview
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- * Hokkaido's classic popular attractions, a day trip without omissions
- * Check-in popular attraction Asahiyama Zoo, observe animals up close
- * Forest Elf Terrace is like a romantic fairy tale world
- * Bilingual guides in Chinese and English, communication without barriers
- What to expect
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Pre-trip notice: Between 18:00 and 21:00 on the day before your trip, guide and vehicle information will be sent via email. A fulfilling itinerary visiting four attractions, from Asahiyama Zoo to Biei's internet-famous trees, Shirogane Blue Pond, and Shikisai no Oka. - First Stop: Asahiyama Zoo Japan's northernmost zoo. Animals are raised in a way that closely resembles their natural habitat, with various creative exhibits allowing visitors to observe animals up close. Asahiyama Zoo closure dates: April 8 to April 28, 2026, and November 4 to November 10, 2026. On closure days, the trip will proceed to Yumoto Shirogane Onsen. - Second Stop: Shirogane Blue Pond The Blue Pond is located on the left bank of the Biei River in Hokkaido. It was formed by a dam built to intercept volcanic magma, and its waters reflect a blue color under the sunlight, hence its name. Approaching the Biei Blue Pond is like stepping into a fairyland. - Third Stop: Shirasu Falls Shirasu Falls has a drop of 30 meters and an altitude of 6