From Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, & Waterfall Day Trip Small‑group meeting

Discover Hokkaido's top attractions on a day trip from Sapporo. Visit Asahiyama Zoo, see the Blue Pond, and admire the Shirahige Waterfall. Winter visit is Ningle-Terrace or the Furano Cheese Factory.
Set off from the North Exit of Sapporo Station for a fulfilling and pleasant one‑day Hokkaido tour. Travel aboard a comfortable coach, freeing you from the hassle of self‑driving and route‑planning, ideal for family trips. Visit Asahiyama Zoo, Japan’s northernmost zoo, and meet a wide variety of lovely animals. Don’t miss the winter‑only Penguin Walk, where you can watch penguins waddle across the snow in lines at close range for a heart‑warming sight. Continue to Blue Pond in Biei, and marvel at its dreamy turquoise‑blue water tinted by natural minerals. Admire the grand Shirahige Waterfall, which transforms into a breathtaking natural ice cascade in deep winter. Enjoy a well‑paced itinerary with no rushed sightseeing.
Meeting Point: North Exit of Sapporo Station
Meeting Time: 7:50 AM
Departure Time: 8:00 AM
10:00‑11:40 Asahiyama Zoo | 100‑minute visit
Located in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Asahiyama Zoo is Japan’s northernmost and one of its most popular zoos. It houses more than 800 animals. A must‑see highlight in Hokkaido, it is perfect for all‑family outings.
Winter‑Exclusive Penguin Walk: During the snowy season from late December to mid‑March, the zoo holds its famous Penguin Parade. Shows normally take place at 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM. Groups of penguins shuffle along the visitor walkway, only about 1‑meter away from guests — a truly heart‑warming Hokkaido winter experience.
12:40‑12:55 Blue Pond | 15‑minute visit
This man‑made pond in Biei‑cho, Hokkaido, is celebrated for its distinctive turquoise‑blue water. Its formation is linked to the 1988 eruption of Mount Tokachi within Daisetsuzan National Park. Shades of bright teal, emerald and cobalt‑blue appear in the water, coloured by natural colloidal aluminium hydroxide and other minerals.
13:10‑13:35 Shirahige Waterfall | 25‑minute visit
Broad and magnificent, the waterfall gets its name “Shirahige”, meaning “white beard”, from its soft, abundant falling streams. In winter it turns into an ice waterfall. Rushing waters freeze mid‑air under frigid temperatures; the bluish ice bears witness to the water’s purity.
✅Winter Season: Dec 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 (Visit Ningle‑Terrace)
13:35‑14:35 Travel: Shirahige Waterfall → Ningle‑Terrace, approx. 60 minutes
14:35‑15:55 Ningle‑Terrace | 80‑minute visit
15:55 Departure for return to Sapporo
✅Other Season: Apr 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 (Ningle‑Terrace closed Nov 1‑26; replaced by Furano Cheese Factory)
13:35‑14:25 Travel: Shirahige Waterfall → Furano Cheese Factory, approx. 50 minutes
14:25‑15:05 Furano Cheese Factory | 40‑minute visit
15:05 Departure for return to Sapporo
Approx. 6:00 PM: Arrive back in Sapporo

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