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1-day tour to Hokkaido Forest Elf Terrace + Asahiyama Zoo + Shirahige Waterfall + Shirogane Blue Pond (Aoiike)

from $51.15

  • Transport included
  • Meals not included
  • Guide included
  • Entry fees included

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Highlights

  • Enjoy a scenic drive-by view of Biei’s iconic Ken and Mary Tree surrounded by picturesque winter landscapes.
  • Admire the icy beauty of Shirahige Waterfall as it flows into the striking blue Biei River.
  • Stroll through Ningle Terrace’s charming forest cabins and enjoy its peaceful winter atmosphere.
  • Visit Asahiyama Zoo, home to unique behavioral exhibits featuring polar bears, penguins, and other northern animals.
  • Discover the magical winter scenery of Shirogane Blue Pond, surrounded by snow-covered trees.

About this experience

Discover the winter beauty of Hokkaido on a full-day journey through Asahikawa, Biei, and Furano. Visit Asahiyama Zoo, Japan’s northernmost zoo, and observe polar bears, penguins, and other animals through unique behavioral exhibits designed to showcase their natural movements. Along the way, enjoy a scenic drive-by view of the iconic Ken and Mary Tree and the beautiful snow-covered landscapes of Biei.

Continue to Shirahige Waterfall and Shirogane Blue Pond, where winter transforms the natural scenery into a peaceful, enchanting landscape. Complete your journey at Ningle Terrace, a charming forest village featuring wooden cabins nestled among birch trees. The combination of wildlife, snowy scenery, and tranquil forest views offers a memorable way to experience Hokkaido in winter.

What to expect

Expect a full-day sightseeing experience combining wildlife encounters with Hokkaido’s scenic winter landscapes. At Asahiyama Zoo, you can observe northern animals up close while exploring exhibits designed around their natural behaviors. The tour also includes a short drive-by viewing of the Ken and Mary Tree, allowing you to enjoy the surrounding snowy scenery without a lengthy stop.

At Shirahige Waterfall, admire the contrast between the white waterfall, snow-covered surroundings, and blue Biei River. You will then visit Shirogane Blue Pond, where the vivid blue water and snow-covered trees create a distinctive winter view. End the day with a peaceful walk through Ningle Terrace, where charming wooden cabins and forest paths create a fairytale-like atmosphere.

What's included

  • Transportation service fee
  • Bus
  • Tour guide
  • Asahiyama Zoo admission ticket

Not included

  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Child safety seat
  • Use of audio guide equipment
  • Gratuities
  • Baggage fee

Things to note

  • All pets, Laser pointers, non-foldable bicycles, scooters, or strollers, alcohol and drugs, Flammable materials, other prohibited items as per departure

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