Asahiyama Zoo One-Day Tour (Excluding Multilingual Audio System)
Days
April 29 - November 3, 2026
Duration
8 hours 43 min
Distance
319.4km
Embarkation Point
Sapporo Station
Departure / Arrival Times 
Dep 9:00　Arr 17:46
Fare
Adults
JPY 6,900
Children(6-12y)
JPY 3,000
Junior High School - 
Adults *
JPY 5,900
Important Notice:
* including an admission of Asahiyama Zoo.
・Lunch is not included in this tour. 


Travel directly to Asahiyama Zoo—no transfers required. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey with entertaining commentary from your sightseeing guide.
Located in Asahikawa City, near the heart of Hokkaido, Asahiyama Zoo is Japan’s northernmost zoo and a beloved destination for visitors from across the country and around the world. About 150 km from Sapporo, this attraction is easily reached by direct scheduled sightseeing bus.
　The journey takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, but with engaging commentary from your professional guide, the time will fly by. Enjoy fascinating insights into Hokkaido’s history, scenic views, and fun local trivia that make the ride itself part of the experience.
　Asahiyama Zoo is renowned for its creative enclosures designed to showcase animals in their most natural and dynamic forms.
At the Seal House, watch seals swim gracefully through a towering cylindrical tank. At the Polar Bear House, witness powerful dives up close. In the Penguin House, a glass tunnel offers a unique underwater perspective, where penguins appear to soar overhead as if flying through the sky.
　Beyond these highlights, the zoo features around 30 animal habitats, including the Red Panda House, Orangutan House, and Beast House. Popular programs such as the lively “”Mogu Mogu Time,”" when visitors can observe animals during feeding, along with informative talks by zookeepers, add to the experience. With so many opportunities to connect with the animals, it’s no wonder this beloved zoo welcomes many repeat visitors.
　On the return journey, enjoy a relaxing break at Sunagawa Highway Oasis, a popular stop where fine products from across Hokkaido come together in one place. Browse for souvenirs at Oasis Plaza, featuring renowned local sweets, regional sake, and specialty gourmet items, or explore Sorachi Market, a farmers’ market offering fresh produce and artisanal goods from the Sorachi region. The site is also home to the very first shop of the beloved confectionery brand Kitakaro, where visitors can savor exclusive menu items available only here.
　With ample time scheduled for our visit to Asahiyama Zoo, this course allows guests to explore the park at a relaxed pace, rather than rushing from one sight to the next.
　Why not take advantage of this comfortable, convenient, scheduled sightseeing bus and set out to meet the zoo’s lively, charming animals?
Itineraries

Departure 9:00 
Sapporo Station
10:13～10:30

Sunagawa S.A 【Approx. 15min】
11:35～14:50

※①Asahiyama Zoo (visit) 【195min】
15:55～16:25

Sunagawa Highway Oasis (rest) 【30min】
Arrival 17:30

Sapporo Factory(Disembarkation possible)
Arrival 17:35

Sapporo Clock Tower(Disembarkation possible)
Arrival 17:46
Sapporo Station
  • ●Asahiyama Zoo
    Lunch is up to each individual, so please make plans accordingly. Note that the restaurants and gift shops inside the park will be croweded on weekends, holidays and during summer vacation, so we suggest you purchase a lunch box ahead of time, or bring your own lunch.
Special Notes
・Please come to the ticket window 15 minutes before departure to exchange your ticket. 
※Tour will be cancelled when there is no reservation by 18:00 the day before.
※Duration of sightseeing may be changed due to the traffic and the number of passengers
※Arrival time will be earlier than scheduled time due to the holiday break or the restriction condition of the facility.
※Please allow enough time for transfer to the other modes of transport, because buses may be delayed due to the traffic jams or adverse weather conditions.
※Tours may be cancelled due to a disaster (road closure due to marathon race) etc. Please contact us and check the situation with the tour in the event of abnormal weather.

Operating Bus Company
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Sapporo Bus Terminal, Business Hours: 7:30 AM- 6:00 PM, +81 (0)570-200-600

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