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Hokkaido Winter Full-Day Tour | Penguin Walk, Platinum Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Forest Elf Terrace | Departure from Sapporo, Chinese and English Tour Guide
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Hokkaido Winter Full-Day Tour | Penguin Walk, Platinum Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Forest Elf Terrace | Departure from Sapporo, Chinese and English Tour Guide

10 hours
Hokkaido
€73.14/person
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the activity. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule Refunds or amendments can't be issued if: Participants arrive late or don't arrive at all The activity will be rescheduled if there is not a minimum of 4 participants. If this happens, you'll get a rescheduled time or refund
  • English / Chinese-speaking guide
  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
  • Toll fees
  • Parking fees
  • Fuel fees

Not included: Accommodation; Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities; Insurance

Ticket: Voucher type - Present your mobile voucher

Overview

Hokkaido's winter is a love letter written to the world, an encounter with pure white and azure blue. Route Overview: ① Asahiyama Zoo - ② Popular Ken & Mary Tree (drive-by) - ③ Shirahige Falls - ④ Shirogane Blue Pond (Biei Blue Pond) - ⑤ Forest Fairy Terrace Highlights: ① [Asahiyama Zoo]: Asahikawa is home to Japan's northernmost zoo and is one of the area's unique features. Asahiyama Zoo focuses on cold-climate animals. The zoo has carefully created an environment that closely resembles the natural habitat, providing a comfortable environment for over 700 animals of 124 species. In winter, you can watch the super-cute penguin parade. ② [Ken & Mary]: "Ken and Mary's Tree" is famous for the simple scenery that appeared in an advertisement. In 1972, Nissan Skyline's commercial "A Journey Without a Map" used a huge poplar tree as a scene in the hilly area of Biei, where the filming took place. The tree became a popular tourist spot after the advertisement aired and was named "Ken and Mary's Tree" after the actor's roles. ③ [Shirahige Falls]: Admire the stunning winter waterfalls. It is especially spectacular when the hoarfrost and shiny icicles illuminate the blue ice valley below. ④ [Shirogane Blue Pond]: Its greatest feature is the Tiffany blue color of the pond water, combined with the white withered branches in the pond, which has also been praised by many netizens as "God accidentally spilled the paint palette." ⑤ [Forest Fairy Terrace]: This place is like a scene from a fairy tale book, a wooden path surrounded by trees, with more than a dozen warm wooden houses dotted on both sides.

Highlights

If the Forest Fairy Terrace is closed, the tour will be adjusted to a 10-minute drive through Ken & Mery's Tree.
Departure from Sapporo: Full tour bus pick-up and drop-off, no need to transfer transportation.
Winter Limited Tiffany Wonderland: [Shiraito Falls] & [Platinum Blue Pond], encounter ice blue wonders.
Winter Fun Experience: Asahiyama Zoo limited event [Penguin Parade].
Fairytale Wooden House: Check in at the winter wonderland [Forest Fairy Terrace].

What's included

English / Chinese-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Toll fees
Parking fees
Fuel fees

What's not included

Accommodation
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Insurance

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

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Asahiyama Zoo Closed Dates: November 4th-November 10th, December 30th-December 31st, January 1st, 2026, April 8th-April 28th, November 4th-November 10th, December 30-December 30th Pre-Departure Notice We will contact you between 17:00 and 21:00 the day before departure using the contact information you provided. If you do not receive the information, please check your email, including your spam folder. During peak travel seasons, email delivery may be slightly delayed. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the most recent one. If you do not receive your travel information, please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time and ask the tour guide for assistance. Thank you for your patience. If the minimum number of participants is not met, you will be notified of the cancellation by email the day before departure. In the event of extreme weather conditions such as typhoons or heavy snow, you will be notified by email by 18:00 local time the day before departure whether the tour will be canceled. Seats and Vehicles This is a group tour. Seat allocation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please specify any special requests in the remarks section. We will do our best to accommodate your requests, but the final arrangement will be subject to on-site conditions. The type of vehicle used will depend on the number of participants and cannot be specified. When there are fewer participants, a driver may also serve as the attendant, and the explanation may be briefer. If you need to bring luggage, please inform us in advance. If you bring luggage without prior notice, the tour guide reserves the right to refuse boarding, and no refund will be given. Eating and drinking are prohibited in the vehicle. You will be required to pay compensation according to local standards for any stains or damage caused. Itinerary Adjustments and Safety Japanese law stipulates that commercial vehicles must not be driven for more than 10 hours per day. If this time is exceeded, additional fees will be incurred (ranging from ¥5,000 to ¥10,000 per hour). The itinerary is for reference only. Actual transportation, stopover, and sightseeing times may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, facility maintenance, or other circumstances. The tour guide may reasonably change or reduce attractions depending on the actual situation. In the event that facilities such as cable cars or cruise ships are suspended due to weather or force majeure, you will visit other attractions or adjust the length of stay. No refunds will be given for lateness, changes to the meeting point, or leaving the group midway for personal reasons. You will be responsible for any accidents or additional expenses incurred after leaving the group. Season and Scenery During winter, if expressways are closed or scenic spots have restricted access due to special circumstances, we will reduce or change the route, and no refunds will be given. Other Information Please arrive at the meeting point on time. We will not wait for latecomers, and you cannot join the tour midway. It is recommended to wear light clothing and shoes. Please bring warm clothing for winter or mountain tours. The tour does not include personal travel or accident insurance. It is recommended that you purchase your own insurance. Outdoor activities and high-risk sports involve certain risks. Please register cautiously based on your health condition. If the tour is forced to be canceled due to natural disasters or force majeure after departure, no refunds will be given, and you will be responsible for your own return or additional accommodation costs. During Japanese public holidays and peak weekend travel times, there is often severe traffic congestion or early closing of attractions. It is recommended not to book flights, Shinkansen, or dinners for the same evening, and to bring your own light meals and power banks.
Departure: Meet the operator at 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Please be sure to arrive at the designated meeting point 10 minutes in advance. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time Departure: Meet the operator at 08:10. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Please be sure to arrive at the designated meeting point 10 minutes in advance. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 10:15, 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Asahiyama Zoo, Asahiyama Zoo: Japan's northernmost zoo, ranked number one in terms of visitors. It allows visitors to observe animals at zero distance. A penguin parade event is held in winter. Note: The parade is not a performance, but rather a natural exercise behavior for penguins. It may be canceled at any time due to extreme weather or other force majeure reasons. Thank you for your understanding! [Attraction/experience] 12:50, 10 min(s), Self-guided, Tree of Ken and Mary, Ken & Mary's Tree (drive-by): It is a poplar tree that stands alone on a hill and is over 90 years old. A Nissan Motor "Skyline" TV commercial that aired in 1972 used this tree as its background, so people named the tree after the couple in the commercial. [Attraction/experience] 13:10, 20 min(s), Self-guided, Shirahige Falls, Shiraito Falls: Shiraito Falls is like a frozen blue poem. The waterfall cascades down from a 30-meter-high cliff, with water threads as fine as an old man's white beard, condensing into crystal ice pillars in sub-zero temperatures, hanging on the edge of the cliff and shining brightly. Note: The snowy road surface is slippery in winter. You need to bring your own non-slip shoes and pay attention to safety when visiting. [Attraction/experience] 13:40, 20 min(s), Self-guided, Shirogane Blue Pond, Shirogane Blue Pond: An artificial lake located in Biei, Hokkaido, Japan, known worldwide for its unique cobalt blue color in sunlight due to the aluminum-rich mineral content of the water, and for being selected by Apple as a Mac system wallpaper. [Attraction/experience] 15:00, 30 min(s), Self-guided, Ningle Terrace, Takushinkan, Forest Fairy Terrace | A group of fairytale cottages hidden in the forest, where you can slowly stroll around with coffee, desserts, and wooden house scenery. If the Forest Fairy Terrace is closed, we will visit the Takushinkan Museum instead. Some attractions might need to be skipped because of capacity or weather conditions [Return] 17:30, at Sapporo Station North Exit Bus Parking, The actual arrival time will be affected by irresistible factors such as road conditions and weather, and the actual situation shall prevail. [Return] 17:50, at Exit 31, Odori Park subway station, The actual arrival time will be affected by irresistible factors such as road conditions and weather, and the actual situation shall prevail. Day {num}
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount Participants must be aged under 70 to take part in this activity
Accessibility Child seats are not available Vehicle & luggage info Luggage storage and delivery services are not provided
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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