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Winter in Hokkaido! Visit Asahiyama Zoo, the Frozen Ice Sea and Sunset Cruise

Sapporo, Japanby Tour&Charter International

13 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 45 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: Japanese

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Overview

Discover two of Hokkaido’s most exciting attractions in one unforgettable day trip from Sapporo! Start your journey with a visit to the famous **Asahiyama Zoo**, where you will have approximately two hours to explore and see a variety of animals up close. Admission to the zoo is included, so you can relax and enjoy one of Hokkaido’s most popular attractions. Afterwards, travel through the beautiful landscapes of northern Hokkaido toward Monbetsu on the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. The highlight of the day is a spectacular **60-minute sunset cruise aboard the GARINKO-GO III IMERU**. Feel the refreshing sea breeze and enjoy the impressive scenery of the Sea of Okhotsk as the sky changes color toward sunset. With comfortable round-trip transportation from Sapporo, this full-day tour is a great way to experience Hokkaido’s wildlife, magnificent scenery, and a memorable ocean cruise all in one day.

What's included

Asahiyama Zoo （Admission fee）
Drift ice ship Garinko III

Lunch

Itinerary

1
Sunagawa Highway Oasis
15 min
break
2
Asahiyama Zoo
2 hours
Visit the winter Asahiyama Zoo and watch different animals included Polar bear, Arctic fox, Red panda and Sika deer etc from close..
3
Michi-no-Eki Kaori no Sato Taki no Ue
15 min
break
4
Stop 4
1 hour
You can see the orange-hued drift ice. Enjoy a sunset cruise.
5
Iwamizawa Service Area Inbound
15 min
break

Meeting and pickup

Local tour guide will meet guests at the lobby of hotel.

End point

Return time is 22:00-22:30

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There is a possibility that arrival is delayed due to traffic conditions. When meeting with stormy weather, the tour may be unavoidably canceled. Please kindly be noted.

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Joining this tour on your last day in Hokkaido is not recommended. As there is a possibility of traffic congestion or other delay during the tour. In this case, no compensation will be made.
■About drift ice conditions and replacements and refunds in the event of the cancellation of the Garinko■ Depending on the weather and docking conditions, you may not be able to see the drift ice. 1) If the drift ice breaker is canceled due to weather, etc. -- We will refund 5,000 yen for adults and 4,000 yen for children, and instead we will stop at the Okhotsk Drift Ice Science Center "Giza". 2) If we are unable to reach Monbetsu due to road conditions -- We will refund 5,000 yen for adults and 4,000 yen for children, and instead we will stop at the Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival. (Admission fee to the Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival is included)
Lunch can be taken on your own in Asahiyama Zoo. You can also buy it at Asahiyama Zoo. but there is no place to buy dinner, so please bring your own food.
Large luggage such as suitcases will be stored in the trunk of the bus. You will not be able to take your luggage in or out during the tour, so please prepare everything you need for sightseeing in your hand luggage. When checking in on the day, please let the staff know that you have luggage to check.
Staff who can speak English (very sinmle)and Japanese will accompany the tour. No detailed tour sightseeing guidance will be provided. Please kindly be noted.（About 3,000 people who do not understand Japanese participate every year, but there is no particular problem.）
Return to Sapporo Station at around 22:00
You will need your passport number when boarding the Garinko. Please be sure to bring your passport with you on the day, or write down your passport number. An attendant will ask you for it on the day. Please note that if you do not know your passport number, you will not be able to board the ship.
Please note that depending on the weather and docking conditions, you may not be able to see the drift ice even from the boat (no refunds will be given).
A tour fee of 4,500 yen applies to infants (ages 0–2), and a seat will be provided for them. Participation while sitting on an accompanying adult's lap is not permitted.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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