Located in Asahikawa, near the center of Hokkaido, Asahikawa’s Asahiyama Zoo draws visitors from far and wide as Japan’s northernmost zoo. Our Regular Sightseeing Bus takes you directly to this popular destination, around 150 km from Sapporo!
The journey takes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes, but your guide’s commentary makes the time fly! Engaging insights into Hokkaido’s history, the scenery outside your window, and local trivia add to the enjoyment of the journey.
　
On the way, we stop for a break at Sunagawa Highway Oasis, which brings together local specialties from across Hokkaido. Browse Oasis Plaza for famous sweets, local sake, and regional foods, or Soraichi Market for vegetables and other food products from the Sorachi region. It is an ideal stop for souvenir shopping.
　
Asahiyama Zoo’s creatively designed exhibits let you see animals behaving naturally. Watch seals swim up and down a cylindrical tank at the Seal House, marvel at spectacular dives at the Polar Bear House, and look up from an underwater tunnel at the Penguin House as penguins seem to fly overhead. There are 30 other animal enclosures, along with plenty of activities, including Mogumogu Time feeding sessions and talks by zoo staff. These close encounters with the animals make this popular zoo a favorite with returning visitors.
Come and meet the zoo’s lively residents on a comfortable, convenient Regular Sightseeing Bus tour!