[Hokkaido] Asahikawa-Furano Day Trip | Christmas Tree, Snow Paradise (experience snowmobiling), Asahiyama Zoo (including admission)
- Overview
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- * A classic winter route, covering Furano and Asahikawa in one day, featuring carefully selected representative winter attractions of Hokkaido. The itinerary is compact but not rushed, making it suitable for first-time visitors and families.
- * Enjoy playing in the snow at the snow park (snowmobiling available at your own expense). Have free time at the popular Furano snow park (Shikisai-no-oka or Farms Chiyoda) to experience the authentic snowy charm of Hokkaido, even beginners can easily participate.
- * Take Christmas tree photos, capturing the winter scenery of Hokkaido. There is ample time to stop and take photos, leaving you with a snowy souvenir.
- * Enjoy an in-depth tour of Asahiyama Zoo (including admission), visit one of Japan's most popular zoos, and observe the winter ecology of animals up close.
- * The itinerary is reasonably arranged, relaxing and not tiring, including rest stops, making it suitable for families with children and the elderly.
- What to expect
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This itinerary is a Furano and Asahikawa winter day trip, departing from Sapporo and connecting Hokkaido's must-visit winter attractions such as the snow park, Christmas tree photo spot, and Asahiyama Zoo. The trip first goes to a rest area for a short break, then spends about 1 hour of free time at the snow park (either Shikisai-no-oka or Chiyoda Farm, chosen randomly), where visitors can choose to experience snowmobiling or enjoy other snow activities at their own expense. Next, head to the Christmas tree photo spot to experience the unique snow scenery of Hokkaido. In the afternoon, head to Asahiyama Zoo for about 90 minutes of free time to visit. Admission to the park is included, and you can explore freely according to your personal interests. The tour ends with a return to Sapporo. The overall pace is comfortable, balancing the playing experience and photo time, making it one of the classic routes not to be missed when visiting Hokkaido in winter.