Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond & Fairy Terrace Tour Departure: Odori Park Subway Station Gate 31

Join a day trip from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo for penguin walks, then explore Biei's Ken & Mary Tree, Shirahige Falls, Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace with an English-speaking guide.
Join a full-day guided tour from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo and the scenic landscapes of Biei. Watch penguins walk among visitors, photograph the famous Ken & Mary Tree, marvel at Shirahige Falls, visit the turquoise Blue Pond, and explore the woodland craft village of Ningle Terrace.

--- Depart from Sapporo ---
Two convenient pickup points: 8:00 AM at Odori Park Subway Station Gate 31, then 8:10 AM at JR Sapporo Station North Bus Parking. Settle into a comfortable coach and enjoy the 2-hour drive through Hokkaido's winter countryside.

--- Asahiyama Zoo (120 Min | Admission Included) ---
Japan's northernmost zoo is famous for its immersive habitat exhibits. Watch penguins waddle across snow-covered grounds just meters from visitors, observe polar bears plunge into icy pools from heated viewing galleries, and peer through 360-degree glass tunnels as harbor seals glide overhead.

--- Ken & Mary Tree (10 Min | Drive-by Viewing) ---
Continuing south along the Biei Patchwork Road, a pair of towering poplars stands alone in the open field. Made famous by a 1972 cigarette commercial, this duo has become a symbol of Hokkaido's rural landscape. Your guide positions the bus at the ideal angle for photos through the window, framing the trees against the white Biei snowfields.

--- Shirahige Falls (20 Min) ---
Next, feel the mist of Shirahige Falls in the Shirogane Onsen valley. Water surges through rock crevices, cascading down in white streaks that gave the falls their name. The white spray contrasts vividly with the deep blue Biei River below. In sub-zero temperatures, icicles and rime frost frame the waterfall in crystal formations.

--- Shirogane Blue Pond (20 Min) ---
The jewel of Biei, this pond glows with an otherworldly turquoise hue created by mineral deposits and aluminum particles reflecting light. Ghostly white larch trunks rise from the water's edge, their bare branches dark against the snow. During your 20-minute visit, stroll the boardwalk and capture the pond's color shifting between electric blue and soft jade as light changes.

--- Ningle Terrace (30 Min) ---
The final stop before returning to Sapporo is Ningle Terrace, a cluster of handcrafted log cabins hidden in the forest near Furano. Wooden walkways link small workshops where local artisans sell glass pieces, lavender goods, and wood carvings. If road closures or restrictions prevent access, the tour visits Takushinkan Museum instead.

--- Return to Sapporo ---
Arrive at JR Sapporo Station North Bus Parking around 17:30, then Odori Park Gate 31 around 17:50.

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