[Departing from 3 hotels in Sapporo city] Enjoy Asahiyama Zoo, which has become popular due to its behavioral exhibits! Stroll around the fantastically lit up Blue Pond, which can only be experienced in winter

This is a great plan to enjoy Asahiyama Zoo, which has become famous for its behavioral exhibits, where you can get up close and personal with adorable animals in their natural state, and the Blue Pond, where you can enjoy the fantastic snow-covered winter scenery lit up at night♪ ~Schedule for the day~ 〇T Mark City Hotel Sapporo (Meet at 10:20 / Depart at 10:30) *Note 1) 〇Hotel Abest Sapporo (Meet at 10:35 / Depart at 10:45) 〇ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo (Meet at 10:50 / Depart at 11:00) *Meeting place will be the lobby on the first floor of each hotel. ↓〈Do-o Expressway〉 Sunagawa Service Area (rest)↓〇 Asahiyama Zoo (entrance ticket included, stay for about 2 hours/departure at 15:30)↓〇 Shirokane Birke Roadside Station (rest) [20] ※ Only available for departures in November and January↓〇 Biei Blue Pond (enjoy the fantastic illuminated scenery) [30]↓〈Do-o Expressway〉 Iwamizawa SA (rest)↓〇 Sapporo Station North Exit (scheduled arrival at 20:30)Note 1) T Mark City Hotel Sapporo is in the Susukino area. Please note that it is not in Odori. ※The number in [ ] is the duration (minutes). ※Lunch will be served at Asahiyama Zoo.

Asahiyama Zoo's "behavioral exhibits" are exhibits that communicate the "greatness, beauty, and dignity of animals." The greatest attraction of these exhibits is that they allow visitors to enjoy watching animals move, swim, fly, and hunt in their natural state in an environment that is as close to nature as possible, allowing them to feel a sense of realism and dynamism that cannot be experienced anywhere else. There are also lots of popular events that are only held in the winter♪

The "Penguin Parade" is a winter event held at Asahiyama Zoo to prevent penguins from getting enough exercise when snow accumulates. As it is the northernmost zoo in Japan, you can see the penguins walking in a way that is closer to their natural state. *The event is held after the snow starts to accumulate, so the time when the penguins walk varies from year to year. Please note that you may not be able to see the penguins during your stay depending on their physical condition and situation. *The event is usually held from late December to mid-March (only during the snow season). The staff who watch over the animals every day will explain the animals' characteristic behavior. The explanations using specimens and photos that you don't usually get to see are easy to understand, and there are many surprises and new discoveries. They are famous for jumping into the pool, but that's because it's hot. Winter is their active season! Their big white bodies look cool against the white snowy scenery! There are information boards handmade by the zookeepers all over the zoo. They are so cute that I always wonder how many types there are. Looking at them from a different perspective, you can see the love of the zookeepers.

When you think of Biei, Hokkaido, you think of the Blue Pond, which has become famous for its fantastical scenery. It is a mysterious place born from an unexpected natural phenomenon, like the wild birch trees. In winter, snow falls on the frozen lake surface, creating a mysterious scene that is different from the summer. In addition, the pond is lit up only in winter, romantically coloring the pure white "Blue Pond." This beautiful winter scene is a must-see!