Best Zoos, Aquariums & Botanical Gardens around Hokkaido Spot List

Japan's northernmost zoo is a drawcard thanks to its unique enclosures where you can see the animals living naturally.

Sea lions, seals, and many marine mammal shows

Featuring fun shows and an Aqua Tunnel

See rare plants from the south

Animals play in the snow at this northern zoo

The mountain landscape painter Naoyuki Sakamoto captured the wild flowers of this forest for Rokkatei Confectionary's wrapping paper