Hokkaido Day Tour: Asahiyama Zoo, Biei & Ningle Terrace

One day covers four of Hokkaido's most visited stops without arranging any of it yourself.

A full-day guided tour from Sapporo visits Asahiyama Zoo, Biei, Shikisai no Oka flower park, and Ningle Terrace craft village, with a live guide in English, Japanese or Chinese, air-conditioned transport, and Hokkaido specialty ice cream or a hot drink at select stops. The tour departs from Sapporo Station and returns there at the end of the day. Pickup and drop-off are included from designated areas. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Asahiyama Zoo2h 30m
2. Ningle Terrace40m

Hokkaido wildlife and scenic tour

• Meet guide at Sapporo Station
• Travel to Asahiyama Zoo
• Explore Asahiyama Zoo for 2.5 hours
• Visit Biei rolling hills for 40 minutes
• Admire flowers at Shikisai no Oka for 50 minutes
• Browse Ningle Terrace craft village for 40 minutes
• Return to Sapporo Station

The experience

The tour starts at Sapporo Station in the morning and moves through Hokkaido's most photographed landscapes in a single loop. You spend 2 hours and 30 minutes at Asahiyama Zoo, one of Japan's top wildlife attractions, where the guide points out playful penguins, polar bears, seals and native Hokkaido animals in enclosures designed to let you watch them move and interact. The rest of the day strings together four more stops: 40 minutes in Biei to walk the rolling hills and seasonal fields, 50 minutes at Shikisai no Oka where rows of blooms stretch across vast hills, and 40 minutes at Ningle Terrace, a craft village in Furano surrounded by forest where you can browse artisan shops and cafés.

An air-conditioned vehicle and a professional guide handle the route and the timing, so you move between stops without navigating or driving. The guide speaks English, Japanese or Chinese and shares facts about the wildlife, the landscape and the local culture at each stop. Hokkaido specialty ice cream or a hot drink is included at select points during the day, and the return to Sapporo Station is built into the schedule. The night before, you'll receive an email with the guide's phone number and the vehicle's license plate.

This is a shared tour, so you travel with other visitors. The itinerary is fixed, which means the stops and the time at each one do not change. It also means the day fits neatly into a single departure and return, with no waiting for a private group to assemble. Families, couples and solo travelers all book the same tour, and the guide is trained to work with mixed groups.

What’s included

• The tour includes a professional guide speaking English, Japanese or Chinese.
• air-conditioned transport between all stops.
• Hokkaido specialty ice cream or a hot drink at select stops.
• and pickup and drop-off from designated areas in Sapporo.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish, Chinese and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TREVOPEDIA

Is this one for you?The full day of travel and stops is fixed, which means you move through four major Hokkaido attractions in one loop without planning the route or timing yourself: ideal if you want to see the highlights without arranging transport or deciding which stops to skip. If you prefer to linger at one site or explore on your own schedule, a private tour or self-guided rental would give you that flexibility.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Japanese and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the full tour take from Sapporo Station back to Sapporo Station?

The tour runs for a full day and includes 5 to 6 hours of total time, with transportation between stops built into that span. You depart from Sapporo Station in the morning and return there at the end of the day.

What animals can you see at Asahiyama Zoo?

Asahiyama Zoo is home to playful penguins, polar bears, seals and native Hokkaido animals. The enclosures are designed so you can watch the animals move and interact, and your guide shares facts about each species during the 2 hours and 30 minutes you spend there.

Is Ningle Terrace just a shopping stop, or is there something else to do there?

Ningle Terrace is a craft village in Furano surrounded by lush forest where you can browse artisan shops, enjoy local crafts and visit cozy cafés offering Hokkaido specialties. Your guide shares the history of Furano and the inspiration behind the village, and the pathways are designed for photos and a quiet walk through the forest.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

The tour includes a live guide, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, pickup and drop-off from designated areas, and Hokkaido specialty ice cream or a hot drink at select stops. Personal expenses like additional food, souvenirs or activities beyond the scheduled stops are not included.

Can I book this tour if I use a wheelchair or need accessible facilities?

Yes. All areas and surfaces on the tour are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants are required to sit on an adult's lap during transport.