Sapporo:Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Aoike, Shirasu Falls ,Forest Spirit Terrace 1 Day Tour
$67.1
Per Person
What To Expect
Overview
- Daily departures. Minimum 1 person. Guaranteed departure on the day of your choice.
- Biei Winter Red Tree Parade + Free Zoo Tickets
- Free ice cream or hot drink when passing through HERB GARDEN
- Asahiyama Zoo closed days: April 8 to April 26, 2024, November 4 to November 10, December 30 to January 1, 2025. If Asahiyama Zoo is closed, the itinerary will be Change to Biei Mangrove (30 minutes) - Shikisai no Oka (50 minutes) - Biei Green Pond (30 minutes) - Shirasuga Falls (15 minutes)
- December 30 to January 1, 2025. If Asahiyama Zoo is closed, the itinerary will be Change to Biei Mangrove (30 minutes) - Shikisai no Oka (50 minutes) - Biei Green Pond (30 minutes) - Shirasuga Falls (15 minutes)
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Itinerary
Sapporo-Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo-Biei- Aoike Shirasu Falls-Forest Spirit Terrace-Return
7:30 Sapporo Oriental Hotel (オリエンタルホテル) Address: 422-41 Minami 8-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo(Gathering on and off the bus package) 8:00 Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS Terminal, address: Kitashichijo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City(Gathering on and off the bus package)
Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa City
Biei Aoike
Shirahige Waterfalls
Shikisai-no-oka
[Pick-up]
Bus tours depart from Sapporo Oriental Hotel at 7:30 am or from Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS Terminal at 8:00 am.
[10:30] Asahikawa
Asahiyama Zoo tickets included (about 120 minutes, including free lunch time)
Asahiyama Zoo will be closed from April 8th to April 26th, 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. Who said that most animals in the zoo are close to visitors during winter? Visiting the Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido on a snowy day is definitely fun: cute penguins walk together in the snow, clumsy little raccoons crawl around overhead making faces, curious seals shuttle up and down the glass columns and play around, monkeys. The group clings to each other for warmth.The biggest feature here is to ensure that the animals can be kept in a relatively free state to the greatest extent, and through clever displays, visitors can observe the animals up close.
[13:20] Biei
From April 1st to November 30th, tour will visit Biei Aoike (about 30 minutes)
Located on the left bank of the Biei River in Hokkaido, it was formed by a dam built to intercept volcanic magma. Under sunlight, the water in the pool will reflect blue, giving it its name. Aoike was once photographed by National Geographic photographer Kent Shiraishi. The work was later acquired by Apple and became one of the default desktops of the MAC series. The water of Qingchi has rich minerals and sandy components from volcanic ash. Under the sunlight, Qingchi will display various colors with subtle changes in the environment. You never know what he will show you at the next moment, which makes people full of expectations.
Remark!Let's follow [tourist etiquette] together and visit the town of Hillside Biei!
The pastoral scenery of Biei is a unique landscape created by farmers cultivating delicious crops.
However, in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of tourists who have accidentally entered farmland to take pictures of beautiful scenery. This movement not only harms the crops, but also tramples on the hard work and sweat of farmers. Therefore, please adhere to the following tourist etiquette and let us preserve the original beauty of the countryside together.
a. When taking photos, please "step back" and stand on the asphalt road to capture the view. In this way, the blue sky, white clouds, and fields can be included in your frame.
b. When tourists enter the farmland to take pictures, please "speak out" to stop them and remind them: "Sorry, please don't go into the farmland."
[14:05] Furano
From April 1st to November 30th, go to: Shiragu Falls (about 15 minutes)
The Shirakane Falls in Furano, Hokkaido, has a drop of 30 meters and an altitude of 600 meters. It is located in the Shirogane Hot Spring Village of Biei Town. It is named "Shiratsu Falls" because of the white beard-like water pouring down from the cracks in the rocks. The water gushing from the ground beat against the rocks and stirred up blue waves. Here you can enjoy beautiful mountains and clear waters in summer and white snow in winter. You can enjoy the sharp contrast between the two seasons.
[14:50] Furano
Free ice cream or hot drink when passing through HERB GARDEN
Hot drinks (pick one of two):Specialties of Hokkaido corn soup or hot tea
Ice cream(choose one from three): cream ice cream,Furano Specialties Lavender ice cream, or cantaloupe ice cream
Forest Elf Terrace (about 30 minutes)
Ningle Terrace in Furano is a forest handmade experience workshop inspired by a character in the novels of Japanese writer Satoshi Kuramoto (to be precise, a 15cm elf living in a large forest). The cabins here are small shops one by one, selling unique small goods, basically all handmade, such as glass crafts, paper crafts, hand paintings, and crafts made of Furano’s dried lavender flowers. Each shop is small and exquisite, and everything is sold only here and there will not be a second one. The lights in the evening are very romantic.
[15:30] Return
Return to Sapporo city and enjoy a happy ending to your day trip.
[18: 00] Sapporo
Arrive at departure point: Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Terminal (Kita-Shichijo-nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City)/Sapporo Oriental Hotel
- Meals not included
- Hotel not included
- 18:00 Return to the pick-up point, the return time is for reference only.
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Things to Know
- The above itinerary schedule may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions and other reasons, please understand.
Packages
Sapporo Bus Tour
Adult
$67.1Child
$16
Pick Up/Drop Off Information
Pick Up
| Location | Time | Address |
| Sapporo Oriental Hotel (オリエンタルホテル) | 7:30 | 422-41 Minami 8-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
| Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS Terminal | 8:00 | Kitashichijo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City |
Drop Off
| Location | Time | Address |
Default departure at the pick-up point |
Things to Know
Included/Exclude
- Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
- Asahiyama Zoo tickets (if you give up voluntarily, no refunds or changes will be made)
- Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
- Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
- Driver service fee (exquisite small group of 1-13 people; bus group of 14-45 people, actual will be adjusted according to the number of people traveling on the day)
- Reference models: 5-8-seater cars: Toyota Alphard; 9-14-seater cars: Toyota HAICE equivalent; 18-22-seater cars: small buses; 22-seater cars and above: large buses. The above vehicles are for reference only. The actual vehicles will be Adjusted according to the number of people traveling on the day
- 70Seniors over 10 years old are not allowed to travel alone to purchase and must be accompanied by family members;Children aged 0-2 are free of charge if they do not occupy a seat; please inform us in advance when registering; children aged 2 and above are treated as adults
- Other items not mentioned in the above [fee included]
- Accommodation expenses, attraction tickets, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses
Illustrations
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Booking and Confirmation Process
- Due to high demand, inventory is mostly synchronous but sometimes not. Our consultant will check real time availability onsite and confirm seats.
- You will receive your booking information instantly via email. In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your spam folder or notify us via email.
How To Use
- 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.
- Once confirmed, the date cannot be changed, late or no-show will be non-refundable.
- Be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat ID + pick-up location) when making a reservation to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.
- 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.
- Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and pregnant women are advised to be accompanied by relatives.
- This trip does not accept solo registration from customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please ask your guardian to sign up for this trip together.
- 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 our 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.
- If a person leaves the group on his own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.
- 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.
- Please wear light, suitable travel clothing and shoes to participate in this trip.
- Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations in Japan, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights and interests.
- When moving freely, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to advice and an accident occurs or causes losses, you will be responsible for the consequences.
- 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.
Terms & Conditions
What is the cancellation policy?
Non-refundable reservations cannot be cancelled or modified once submitted.
What if you miss the appointed time or departure date?
Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date or time is a no-show. No refunds or reschedules will be issued for no-shows and late arrivals
Other important information
- Seniors aged 70 years and above (inclusive) must ensure that they are in good health and suitable to travel, and must be accompanied by family members or friends over the age of 22 throughout the trip.
- Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.
- The elderly need a health certificate. To check the health certificate, please fill it out and submit it to the registration office before traveling (electronic version is available).
- Pregnant women, people with heart disease, fear of heights and other special groups are not suitable to participate in this tour. There is a risk of being rejected. Please book with caution.
- This product can be booked by non-mainland guests, but it does not provide language services other than Chinese and Japanese. Please understand.
