Hokkaido Day Trip From Sapporo, Asahiyama Zoo to Ningle Terrace
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About This Experience in Sapporo
Why Visit Sapporo?
Sapporo, Japan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Sapporo provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Sapporo
You can reach Sapporo, Japan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city has excellent public transportation systems, including trains, subways, and buses. Taxis are widely available, and the transportation infrastructure is efficient and reliable.
What's Included
- In-person English, Chinese and Japanese
- Asahiyama Zoo tickets (if you give up voluntarily, no refunds or changes will be made)
- Driver service fee
- Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
- Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Accommodation expenses, local self-funded projects
- Other personal consumption expenses
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email.
- One-day trip itinerary, it is not recommended to carry luggage, if you need to carry luggage, please register clearly when you book your order. 1 luggage is allowed per person. An extra 100 yuan per piece will be charged if you failed to make a note when booking your order or if it turns out more than 1 piece of luggage per guest.
- During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
- This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements. If you want to flexibly adjust your itinerary, please refer to the chartered tour service.
- Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.
- The arrival time of each trip may change due to traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. If the trip is delayed or canceled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please forgive me and you will not be able to request a refund.
- Traffic jams may occur on weekends and red days, so if you are worried about traffic jams, you can avoid joining the tour on weekends or red days.
- The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time and lunch time.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Asahiyama Zoo tickets included (about 110 minutes, including free lunch time)Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email. Our guide holding the yellow flag with "Gogoday"logo, easy to recognize.
End Point
Ningle Terrace in FuranoPlease wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email. Our guide holding the yellow flag with "Gogoday"logo, easy to recognize.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Asahiyama Zoo tickets included (about 110 minutes, including free lunch time) 1 hour 50 minutes
Asahiyama Zoo tickets included (about 110 minutes, including free lunch time). Asahiyama Zoo closed days: April 8 to April 26, 2024, November 4th to November 10th, December 30th to January 1st, 2025. If Asahiyama Zoo is closed, the itinerary will change to Biei Mangrove (30 minutes) - Shikisai no Oka (50 minutes) - Biei Green Pond (30 minutes) - Shirasuga Falls (15 minutes) Asahiyama Zoo is located in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. It is the northernmost zoo in Japan and has become the most popular zoo in Japan. Visitors can get up close and personal with the animals through clever displays. (Enterprise Estimated launch date for the Goose Walk from December to March: we'll watch penguins taking a walk at 11:00 am in the morning.) When Asahiyama Zoo is closed, the tour will visit Furano Wine, where you can experience the local specialty, "Furano Wine," made from grapes grown in the region （approximately 30 minutes).
From April 1st to November 30th, the tour... 30 minutes
From April 1st to November 30th, the tour will visit Blue Pond (about 30 minutes). Blue Pond is located on the left bank of the Biei River in Hokkaido. It was formed by a dam built to intercept volcanic lava. Under the sunlight, the pond water reflects a blue color, hence its name. Approaching Biei Blue Pond is like stepping into a fairyland, with a hazy beauty that is often referred to as Japan's "Mini Jiuzhaigou." Every morning, the water color becomes even more pure and azure, truly a feast for the eyes. The Blue Pond was once photographed by National Geographic photographer Mr. Kent Ishii. His work was later acquired by Apple Inc. and became one of the default desktops for the MAC series. The water of the Blue Pond contains abundant minerals and soil particles from volcanic ash. Under the sunlight, the pond will display various colors with subtle changes in the environment. You never know what it will look like in the next moment, which is full of anticipation.
The tour will visit Shirahige Falls (about 20... 20 minutes
The tour will visit Shirahige Falls (about 20 minutes) from April 1st to November 30th. Shirahige Falls in Furano, Hokkaido, has a drop of 30 meters and an elevation of 600 meters. It is located in the Biei-cho, Biei Onsen area. The waterfall is named for its water that cascades down through the rock crevices like white beards. The water that gushes out from underground strikes the rocks, creating blue - tinged splashes. Here, you can enjoy the stark contrast between the lush greenery and clear waters of summer and the snow - covered landscape of winter.
Passing by HERB GARDEN, complimentary Hokkaido specialty hot... 20 minutes
Passing by HERB GARDEN, complimentary Hokkaido specialty hot drinks will be provided (about 20 minutes). Here, you can take a short break, purchase Hokkaido - specific lavender souvenirs (such as sachets, essential oils, incense sticks, horse oil, and moisturizing creams), and also enjoy the specialty cuisine - lavender ice cream.
Ningle Terrace in Furano is a forest craft... 30 minutes
Ningle Terrace in Furano is a forest craft workshop inspired by a character from a novel by Japanese writer Soji Kuramoto ( a 15cm - tall elf living in the great forest). The log cabins here are small shops selling unique handicrafts, all of which are handmade, such as glass crafts, paper crafts, hand - painted pictures, and lavender - based crafts. Each shop is small but exquisite, and the items sold here are exclusive, with no other outlets available. The lighting at dusk is particularly romantic. Ningle Terrace Closure Dates:November 3, 2025 to November 28, 2025 Alternative Itinerary during Ningle Terrace Closure: Meiyo Biei Onsen (90 minutes) Address: 071 - 0235, Biei - cho, Kamikawa - gun, Hokkaido, Biei Onsen Note: If the onsen is closed, another one in the Meiyo area will be substituted. If both the zoo and Ningle Terrace are closed, the itinerary will be adjusted as follows: Blue Pond (30 minutes) Shiraito Waterfall (15 minutes) Herbgarden (20 minutes) Onsen (90 minutes)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
