• Discover the winter wonders of Hokkaido on this thrilling day trip from Sapporo. Begin your journey with a visit to Asahiyama Zoo, Japan's northernmost zoo and a winter favorite. Spend around 1.5 hours exploring the zoo, where the animals thrive in the cold. Watch penguins take a charming snow walk (from December to March), seals swim through glass columns, raccoons playfully climb, and monkeys huddle for warmth. If the zoo is closed, alternative attractions will be arranged.
• From April to November, explore Biei’s Blue Pond with its vivid blue waters and Shirahige Falls, known for its striking white streams cascading down rocky crevices. From December to March, visit the iconic Ken & Merry Tree and enjoy winter activities like snowmobiling and sledding at Four Seasons Hill, a snowy wonderland perfect for beginners.
• End your day at the enchanting Ningle Terrace in Furano, a charming village of wooden chalets and shops inspired by Japanese author Satoshi Kuramoto.

Asahiyama Zoo is a popular zoo located in Higashi Asahikawa, in the town of Kuranuma, near Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, Japan. It's renowned for its innovative enclosures designed to closely mimic the animals' natural habitats, providing visitors with unique viewing experiences. Asahiyama Zoo is particularly famous for its penguin parade, where visitors can observe penguins walking freely outside their enclosure. The zoo is also home to a wide variety of other animals, including polar bears, seals, red pandas, and many more. It's a must-visit destination for animal lovers and tourists visiting the Hokkaido region.