北海道中央バス　定期観光バス » 旭山動物園(夏) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp 北海道内観光名所・スポットを巡る定期観光バスと都市間高速バスでお客様の旅をお手伝いします。 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:10:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Asahiyama Zoo and Blue Pond Highlights Tour (Excluding Multilingual Audio System) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/18072 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/18072#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:55:41 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=18072 9:40 Sapporo Station 10:58～11:30 Sunagawa Highway Oasis (rest, shopping) 【Approx. 20 min】 12:40～14:45 ※Asahiyama Zoo （free time to explore）【Approx. 2 hours 5 min】 15:45～16:10 Shirogane Blue Pond (free time to explore) 【Approx. 25 min】 18:00～18:15 Sunagawa SA (rest, shopping)【Approx. 15 min】 19:20 Sapporo Factory(DO possible ) 19:25 Sapporo Clock Tower(DO possible ) 19:36 apporo Station
  • ※①There is only a little under 2 hours for exploring. Note that you may only be able to see some animals if the bus is delayed.
Continue reading →]]> When you think of Hokkaido, Asahiyama Zoo and the Blue Pond are the most popular tourist spots. This 1 day bus tour will take you there and turn out quite economical and enjoyable.
Getting on the expressway, we will head toward Asahiyama Zoo. Enjoy the scenery and interesting stories from the local guide during your trip. We will have 150 minutes at Asahiyama Zoo including time for lunch.
Afterwards, we will go to the Blue Pond. The Blue Pond, with its milky blue color, and dead pine trees standing in the water, creates a mysterious atmosphere. After we visit the Blue Pond we will had for Farm Tomita (Jun 27 – Jul 31), and Shikisai-no-oka Hill (Jun 10 – 26, Aug 1 – Oct 10). At Farm Tomita we will see the spectacular field of about 15 hectares planted in lavender and other flowers. Shikisai-no-oka Hill uses the fields that make up Biei’s Patchwork Hills, and are planted with anywhere between 30 to 40 varieties of flowers. It is an vast entertainment garden full of Hokkaido flair.

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/18072/feed 0 Asahiyama Zoo One-Day Tour (Excluding Multilingual Audio System) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/128 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/128#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:00:52 +0000 teikan2 http://new.teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/cms/?p=128 9:00 Sapporo Station 10:13～10:30 Sunagawa S.A (rest, shopping) 【Approx. 15min】 11:35～14:50 Asahikawa City Asahiyama Zoo (visit) 【195min】 15:55～16:25 Sunagawa Highway Oasis (rest, shopping) 【30min】 17:30 Sapporo Factory(Disembarkation possible) 17:35 Sapporo Clock Tower(Disembarkation possible) 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.
Continue reading →]]> 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?

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