Asahiyama Zoo & Furano Biei & Blue Pond | Hokkaido Bus Tour (Sapporo Departure) | Japan

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－ What You Can Expect －

• Asahiyama Zoo 
  

See Asahiyama Zoo's "Behavioral Exhibits" that showcase the "wonder, beauty, and preciousness of animals". Through behavioral exhibits, you can enjoy watching animals in their original form as they move, swim, fly, and prey in an environment that is as close to nature as possible. The greatest appeal of these exhibits is that they allow visitors to feel a sense of realism and dynamism up close which cannot be experienced anywhere else. 

[Recommendation 1: Penguin House]

The Penguin House, featuring a 360-degree underwater tunnel that gives the illusion of penguins flying through the sky, is one of Asahiyama Zoo’s most iconic attractions. Visitors can observe four species of penguins—king, gentoo, Humboldt, and rockhopper—whose lively and dynamic behavior is a major draw.

[Recommendation 2: Zoo Keeper Guide (Naruhodo Guide)]
Zoo keepers who watch the animals every day will explain the characteristic behaviors of the animals. The explanations using specimens and photographs that are rarely seen are easy to understand, and there are many surprises and new discoveries.

[Recommendation 3: Polar Bears]

Polar bears are famous for jumping into the pool, but that's because of the heat. Watch in awe as their massive bodies plunge into the water—it's a truly dynamic sight! Don’t miss the 'Seal’s Eye (Capsule),' where you can observe polar bears on land. From this ground-level capsule, you’ll get a seal’s-eye view of the bears. Seeing their large faces up close is incredibly powerful—be sure to experience it for yourself!

[Recommendation 4: Signboards]

There are handmade signboards by the zookeepers scattered throughout the zoo. Looking at them from a different perspective, you can really feel the love and care the zoo staff put into them.

• Shirogane Blue Pond (Aoiike)

Shirogane Blue Pond (Aoiike) has become famous for its fantastic scenery in Biei, Hokkaido. It is a mysterious place born from an unexpected natural phenomenon, much like the wild-grown white birch trees.　The Blue Pond has a unique color. If you go further in, you can see that the river water is also distinctly blue! 

• Furano "Farm Tomita": Stop by from April 26 to November 3

Farm Tomita is popular for its colorful scenery. The flower garden offers different scenery depending on the season. Visitors can enjoy the park's flower garden from spring to fall, with lavender and other flowers as the main attraction. *Lavender is usually at its best from mid to late July every year. Introduction to the flower fields (official website)

• Biei Patchwork Road (view the patchwork fields from the car window)

The name derives from the patchwork-like appearance of various types of crops planted in fields divided like a grid. You can also enjoy the scenery famous for advertisements such as the Seven Star Tree and the Ken and Mary Tree.