All Reviews for Asahiyama Zoo

I recommend this for those who want to relax at Asahiyama Zoo. Although it was unfortunately rainy, there were fewer people, which allowed us to enjoy watching the animals at a leisurely pace.

旭山動物園でゆっくりしたい方にオススメです。あいにくの雨でしたが逆に人が少なくてゆっくり動物をみることができました。

It seems that Sapporo was hit by rain, but Asahikawa enjoyed some sunshine and was fun. The guide was very attentive and did a great job. While some tours may primarily focus on explanations for international visitors and can be hard to understand, this was a wonderful tour. If I have the chance again, I will choose this one! I highly recommend it!

札幌は雨に降られたようですが旭川は薄陽もさして楽しめました。ガイドさんもすごく丁寧でバッチリでした。ツアーによっては海外の方向けの説明がメインでわかりずらいというようなツアーもあるようですがこちらは素晴らしいツアーでした。また機会があればここにします！おすすめです！

We gathered at the sightseeing bus stop near Sapporo Station. The location was easy to find, and the tour was held even with a small number of participants. As a result, the large bus was almost exclusively for us. With the guide's assistance, we had a great trip. We had plenty of time at the zoo and were able to see the animals we wanted to see. It had been a while since my last visit to the zoo, but I really enjoyed it. On the way back, I bought souvenirs at the service area.

札幌駅近くの観光バス乗り場に集合です。
場所もわかりやすく、停少人数でも開催されます。そのため大型バスがほぼ貸切でした。
ガイドさんの案内もあり、いい旅行ができました。
動物園の時間も十分あり、見たい動物も見れました。
ひさびさの動物園でしたが、楽しめました。
帰りは、SAでのお土産を買って帰りました。

I had seen in reviews that there were many foreign participants, so I had assumed it might be noisy, but the bus was quiet, and everything was on schedule, allowing us to have a very smooth day!

The tour guide was very pleasant and surprised us by explaining things in three languages!

The bus drove safely, which was reassuring, but the seats were a bit cramped, so my body started to ache after a long time traveling.

Overall, it was an excellent trip! Thank you!

参加者は外国の方が多いとクチコミで見ていたので、騒がしいのかなーと勝手に思っていたのですが、バスの中は静かで時間もきっちりされていて、とてもスムーズな1日を過ごすことができました！

添乗員さんは感じの良い方で、３ヶ国語で説明もされていて驚きました！

バスも安全運転だったので安心でしたが、座席が狭めなので、長時間移動で体が痛くなりました。。

ですが全体的に◎の旅でした！ありがとうございました！

On April 29th, the main event was originally supposed to be the Asahiyama Zoo tour. However, due to an incident at the zoo, we had to quickly switch to a different tour. We visited the Bibai Art Museum, a petting farm, the Blue Pond, and Shirahige Falls, and I was very satisfied with the Furano curry we had for lunch in Biei. The tour guide, Mr. Yanagyu, was very cheerful, and the atmosphere in the bus was bright and lively. One downside was that we had planned to use a large bus, but ended up with a microbus, which made the long journey a bit tiring. This was my fifth or sixth time participating, and I hope to join the Asahiyama Zoo tour next year.

4月29日は本来は旭山動物園ツアーがメインでした、所が旭山動物園で事件が有り、急遽別のツアーになりました、美唄の美術館、ふれあい牧場、青い池、白ひげの滝、美瑛ので昼食の富良野カレーがとても満足でした、添乗員の柳生さんはとても明るくて車内はとても明るい雰囲気でした、ひとつ残念なのは当初大型バスの予定がマイクロバスになり長時間の移動に少し疲れました、今回で5回目か6回目の参加でしたが来年こそは旭山動物園ツアーに参加したいと思います。

It was an efficient tour that allowed us to visit various sightseeing spots in just one day. The scenery during the travel was beautiful, and I thought enjoying the views from the bus was one of the highlights.

I believe it would be even more comfortable if the bus were a bit more spacious.

1日でいろいろな観光地を回れるので、効率よく楽しめるツアーでした。移動中も景色がきれいで、バスの中からの風景を眺めるのもひとつの楽しみだと思いました。

バスがもう少し広いとさらに快適に過ごせると思います。

Overall, this tour was extremely satisfying. Since it was snowing, I had some concerns about the journey from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo, but the stability was outstanding, allowing us to travel comfortably and with peace of mind. The Asahiyama Zoo was also fantastic. It was a wonderful zoo where you could feel the consideration for the animals, ensuring they were not stressed. The free time we had inside the zoo was just right. Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude to the bus driver and the tour guide. Thanks to both of them, we truly had a comfortable time. Thank you very much.

今回のツアーは全体的に大満足出来る内容でした。雪が降っていた事もあり札幌から旭山動物園までの道中に不安があったのですが安定感抜群で安心して快適に道中過ごせました。そして旭山動物園も最高でした。動物にストレスをかけないように配慮しているのが各所で感じられる素晴らしい動物園でした。園内で過ごせる自由時間もちょうどいいくらいでした。最後にバスの運転手さんバスガイドさんにお礼を伝えたいです。お二人のおかげで本当に快適な時間になりました。ありがとうございました。

It was a tour where we could stay at Asahiyama Zoo for three hours. I thought I might get bored being alone, but the time flew by. I was able to watch the penguin walk at a leisurely pace. The bus also had breaks along the way, making it comfortable.

旭山動物園に三時間滞在できるツアーでした
ひとりで時間を持て余すかと思いましたが、あっという間でした
ペンギンの散歩もゆっくり見ることができました
バスも途中休憩もあり、快適でした

It was our family's first trip to Hokkaido, staying in Sapporo. The day before, I searched the internet and suddenly decided to go to Asahiyama Zoo. While taking the train would have been fine, I happened to discover this tour and opted for the convenient bus tour instead.

I was torn between a course that included Biei, but since I wanted to take my time observing the animals and the Blue Pond was lit up, I chose this course because I'm not a fan of light displays. It turned out to be a great decision for us.

Based on other people's reviews, we brought our own bento boxes for meals, but it seemed that the restaurant wasn't crowded. However, since we visited on a weekday in late March, I think it was relatively empty.

The bus guide's stories were fascinating, and we had a very enjoyable time.

初めての北海道、札幌宿泊の家族旅行でした。
前日にインターネットを検索して、急遽旭山動物園に行こうと思いたちました。列車で行くのでも良かったのですが、たまたまこちらのツアーを発見し、楽できるバスツアーに決めました。
美瑛付きのコースと迷ったのですが、動物をゆっくり見たいのと、青い池はライトアップとありましたので、ライトアップは好みではないので、こちらのコースにしました。
私達にとっては大正解でした。
食事も他の方の口コミをみて、駅弁を持参しましたが、レストランも混んでいなかったようです。ただ訪れたのが3月下旬の平日なので、比較的空いていたのだと思います。
バスガイドさんの話も興味深く、とても楽しい時間が過ごせました。

You can go directly from Sapporo Station to Asahiyama Zoo while sitting comfortably. Since there were plenty of available seats, I was able to take advantage of the empty ones. The service areas on the way there and back differ in size; the one on the way there is more substantial, so I recommend purchasing anything that catches your eye.

We arrived at the zoo in the early afternoon, and I had given up on seeing the penguin walk, but after confirming online that they do have an afternoon walk, I made a reservation. I was thrilled to finally see the walk I had been looking forward to.

On the way back, we returned to the Sapporo area earlier than planned, around 6 PM. It was smooth and very pleasant.

札幌駅から旭山動物園まで直行のため、座って行けます｡
座席に余裕があったため、空席を利用することもできました｡
行きと帰りのサービスエリアの規模が異なります｡行きの方が充実しているので、
気になるものを見つけたら、購入することをお勧めします。

動物園にはお昼過ぎに到着するので、ペンギンの散歩は見られないとあきらめていましたが、ネットで午後の散歩を実施していることを確認してから予約しました｡
念願のお散歩を見ることができて楽しかったです｡

帰りは予定より早く、6時過ぎには札幌付近に戻りました。
スムーズでとても良かったです｡

I had always wanted to visit Asahiyama Zoo, so I joined the tour by myself. Although it's quite a distance from Sapporo, the guide drove safely the whole way and shared unique customs of Hokkaido, which kept me entertained. They also made sure I was comfortable enough to take a nap, and the information about the zoo provided in advance was very helpful, making the three-hour journey fly by! The penguin walk was already out of season, but it made me want to come back again! It was a place and a tour that truly captivated me. I fell in love with the hippo and the Ezo raccoon named Sora. My long-held wish was fulfilled, and I am very satisfied. Thank you!

旭山動物園にずっと行きたくて一人で参加しました。札幌から距離はありますが、道中ずっと安全に運転くださりガイドさんが北海道ならではの慣わしなどお話くださるので飽きることなく、そして程よく寝かせてくださるお気遣いもあり、事前に教えていただいた動物園の情報も役立ち3時間があっという間でした！ペンギンのお散歩はシーズン終了していましたが、だからまた来たい！と思える場所でありツアーでした。私はかばちゃんやえぞたぬきの空くんにドはまりしました。念願叶い大満足です。ありがとうございました！

나이 많으신 어른과 함께해서 불안했는데
상냥하신 기사님 덕분에 너무 좋은 추억이 되었습니다. 멋진 비에이 풍경과 많은 배려 덕분에 힐머니께서도 너무 좋은 기억을가지고 한국으로 갈 수 있었습니다. 기사님 너무 감사했습니다!:)

We followed the route we provided in advance. After making the reservation, I even called to express my desire to have an experienced driver and to be taken to places where locals gather, but unfortunately, this was not taken into consideration at all, which was disappointing.

事前にこちらが出したルートでまわっていただきました。
予約後、わざわざ電話して、ベテラン運転手に頼みたい、地元民が集う店を案内してもらいたい、と希望を伝えていましたが…結果、全く考慮されず残念でした。

I was able to tour without feeling rushed, and it was very relaxing. The guide's explanations and recommendations were great. The suggested information beforehand was helpful.

バタバタするでもなくゆったりと見学できた。添乗員さんの説明やおすすめも良かったです。あらかじめおすすめ情報は役に立ちました。

I was glad to be able to take my time and look around for three hours. I wish the schedule had been adjusted a bit more since the penguin walk was right at the departure time.

3時間ゆっくり見られてよかったです。
ペンギンの散歩の時間が出発時間ぎりぎりだったのでスケジュールをもうちょっと調整してほしかった。

We were able to go wherever we wanted, and the taxi driver was a woman who was very kind and explained various things about the places, so we had a great time on the Biei tour. I considered taking a bus tour, but I thought the price for the taxi tour was more reasonable, and I had a very good experience privately. I want to come back in the summer and visit the places I couldn't go to this time. Thank you!

By the way, I am Korean. I highly recommend the taxi tour over the bus tour for Koreans!

自分たちが行きたい場所自由に行けたし、タクシーの運転手は女性で、とても親切に対応してくださり、場所についていろいろ説明してくださったので、楽しく美瑛ツアーに行ってまいりました。 バスツアーにしようか悩みましたが、価格もタクシーツアーの方が適切だと思い、プライベートでとても良い経験をしてきました 夏にまた来て、行けなかった場所にまた行きたいと思います。ありがとうございます

참고로 한국인 입니다. 한국분들 버스투어보다 택시투어가 훨씬 더 좋습니다. 강력추천!

Since I had some free time, the driver took me to try the recommended soft serve ice cream. It was delicious!!!

時間に余裕があったので運転手さんおすすめのソフトクリームに連れて行っていただきました。美味しかったです！！！

I took a round trip by bus from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo! It took about three hours one way, but the roads were smooth, and there was a restroom break along the way, making it very comfortable. Once we arrived, we had free time to explore the zoo as we liked, and I got to see the adorable penguin walk! Since it was during a three-day weekend, I brought my lunch and was able to relax and eat it in the break room.

バスで札幌から旭山動物園までバスで往復しました！片道3時間ほどでしたが、道路も順調で、途中トイレ休憩もあり、とても快適でした。現地では自由行動だったので、好きに動物園をみられて、ペンギンのお散歩が見れてとても可愛かったです！三連休中で、お昼は持参して行って休憩室でゆっくり食べられました。

This time, we requested a 4-hour charter, and it was very fulfilling; we were extremely satisfied! The driver took many photos for us and recommended sightseeing spots, allowing us to enjoy a different kind of travel compared to individual trips!

今回は4時間のチャーターをお願いしましたが、大変充実しており、大満足でした！
ドライバーさんは、写真をたくさん撮ってくださり、オススメの観光地も教えていただき、個人旅行とはまた違った旅行を楽しむことができました！

The staff at the hotel front desk greeted us, and from that moment on, we enjoyed a pleasant and leisurely tour with kind explanations. They provided recommendations and non-recommendations for the course I chose, allowing us to have an efficient sightseeing experience. Even though we exceeded our time, the additional fee charged in 30-minute increments was manageable. I had a truly enjoyable trip with my family.

기사분이 호텔 프론트에서 대기 해서 만났고, 그 순간 부터 친절한 설명과 함께 기분 좋고 여유가 있는 관광을 했습니다. 내가 선택한 Course에 대해 추천, 비 추천 장소를 알려 주셔서 효율 적인 관광을 할 수 있었습니다. 시간이 초과 되었음에도 30분 단위의 추가 요금으로 부담도 적었습니다. 가족과 함께 정말 기분 좋은 여행을 했습니다.

Since it's winter, I was worried about driving a rental car and thought a bus tour would be difficult, so I chose this option, and I am very satisfied! I started from my accommodation near Asahikawa Station and used a 4-hour plan that included the Christmas tree, Mild Seven Hill, Takushinkan, and Shirahige Falls, with a drop-off at the Kamifurano restaurant. It was great to start early, as there were no overlaps with the bus tour, and I could take as many photos as I wanted and move comfortably. If I come back to Biei in winter, I will definitely use this service again!

겨울이라 렌트 운전은 걱정되고 버스 투어는 힘들 것 같아서 선택하게 되었는데, 매우 만족합니다! 아사히카와역쪽 숙소에서 시작하여 크리스마스 나무, 마일드 세븐 언덕, 탁신관, 흰수염폭포, 하차는 가미후라노 식당으로 해서 4시간 플랜 이용했습니다. 일찍 움직였더니 버스 투어랑 겹치지 않아서 좋았고, 사진 찍고 싶을 만큼 찍을 수 있고 편하게 이동할 수 있어서 겨울에 비에이 또 오게 된다면 이용할 것 같습니다!

I had a reservation for 11 o'clock, but the driver arrived early and told me to start early and finish early. I wasn't very familiar with the area, so I got a bit lost. The driver was also not very friendly. Since I had to go through Asahikawa on the way there and back, the time from Asahikawa to Biei was shortened.

11時に予約していたのに運転手が早く着いたので早く始めて早く終われと言われた。現地にあまり詳しくなくずれていたりした。愛想もなかった。行きか帰りは必ず旭川でないといけないので旭川〜美瑛の時間の分短くなる。

Thanks to Mr. Suzuki's friendly guidance, we had a wonderful time in Biei.

He always drove safely and even used a translation device to communicate with us, making our trip comfortable.

鈴木さんの親しみやすいガイドのおかげで、美瑛でとても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

いつも安全運転をしてくださって、私たちとコミュニケーションを取るために翻訳機まで使ってくださって、快適に旅行することができました。

The bus guide shared enjoyable stories about Hokkaido, making the travel time both to and from the destination fun. At Asahiyama Zoo, we were blessed with good weather and had a great time walking slowly up the snowy slopes. I was especially looking forward to the penguin walk, and their adorable appearance did not disappoint. I was surprised by the unexpected size and behavior of the hippos (laughs). It was also a lot of fun to be so close to the animals, including the spotted seal, polar bears, and the muscular arms of the chimpanzees.

バスガイドさんは北海道の話しを楽しくお話ししてくれて往復共に楽しい移動時間でした。旭山動物園は天候にも恵まれ雪の坂道を焦らず歩きながら楽しい時間を過ごせました。楽しみにしていたペンギンの散歩も可愛らしい姿が見れました。予想外のカバの大きさや行動にびっくり（笑）他にもごまふアザラシやしろくまやチンパンジーの筋肉質な腕など動物との距離が近くてとても楽しかったです。

In February, we visited Asahiyama Zoo in the snow, and it was adorable to see the penguin parade. The guide was friendly, and the driver drove safely, which made me feel secure participating in the tour. Asahiyama Zoo has more slopes than I expected, and since the bus stop for group tours is located at the top of a hill, it might be a bit tough for those with weak legs or backs.

2月に雪の中の旭山動物園となりましたが、ペンギンの行進が見られてかわいかったです。
ガイドさんは親切だし、ドライバーさんも安全運転で安心してツアーに参加できました。
旭山動物園は思った以上に坂が多く、団体ツアーのバス乗り場は坂の上にあるので、足腰の弱い方は少しキツイかもしれません。

The consideration of the driver and guide was amazing on this tour 👍. It was fun and a great deal to see the Ezo deer from the car. Thank you very much to the driver and guide. If there is another opportunity, I look forward to it 🙇.

運転手さん・ガイドさんの配慮がすごいツアー👍
車中よりエゾシカ観覧、お得で楽しかった。
運転手さん・ガイドさん本当にありがとうございました。
また機会がありましたら、よろしくお願いします🙇

Since we had a suitcase, we were able to comfortably visit the sightseeing spots. We boarded at Asahikawa Station and were taken to the Christmas tree wood, Shirahige Falls, the Blue Pond, and Ningle Terrace in four hours. We also stopped by a restroom along the way. The timing was just right.

スーツケースもあったため、快適に観光地を回ることができました。旭川駅で乗車し、4時間でクリスマスツリーの木、白ひげの滝、青い池、ニングルテラスに連れて行ってもらいました。途中で御手洗にも寄っていただきました。時間も丁度良かったです。

We set off amidst a snowstorm forecast, but we arrived as scheduled. The Sunagawa Highway Oasis along the way was full of temptations! Despite the heavy snow, we thoroughly enjoyed nearly three hours at Asahiyama Zoo. It was delightful to see the animals buried in white snow and those seemingly enjoying the snow, and the penguin walk was truly adorable and enjoyable.

On the way back, I think the crew had a really tough time with the highway closures, but they kept us informed about the situation, which made us feel at ease. I also appreciated the unexpected two bathroom breaks along the way.

It was challenging, but I can only express my gratitude for all the thoughtful considerations and responses. Thank you very much!

暴風雪予報の中の出発でしたが行きは予定通り着でした。
途中の砂川ハイウェイオアシスは誘惑がいっぱい🈵です！
大雪の中でしたが３時間近く旭山動物園を堪能しました。白い雪に埋もれている動物や雪を楽しんでいる様な動物、またペンギンのお散歩は本当にかわいらしく楽しめました。
そして帰り道、高速の通行止めやらで乗務員の方本当に大変だったと思いますが、状況を逐一知らせてくださったので安心していました。
途中予定外の2回のトイレ休憩もありがたかったです。
大変でしたがいろいろな気配りと対応に感謝しかありません。ありがとうございました。

First time at Asahiyama Zoo.

It was a long time since I visited a zoo, and I was very moved to see the animals up close. The highlight was the penguin walk, which was great, but what surprised me the most was the hippo. I was amazed by its size when I saw it swimming through the tank!

Also, the tour guide's information was very helpful, and I was able to spend about three hours from Sapporo to Asahikawa without getting bored. Thank you very much.

初めての旭山動物園。
身近で動物が見られて、動物園なんて久々でしたがとても感動しました。
メインはペンギンのお散歩でこれもとてもよかったですが特にびっくりしたのはカバ
水槽越しに泳いでいるところを見てその大きさにびっくり！
また添乗員さんの話もとても参考になり札幌から旭川までの３時間程度、飽きることなく過ごせました。
ありがとうございました。

In conclusion, I am 100% satisfied!

On the last day in Biei, I stopped by while exploring the surrounding area, and the driver was already waiting in front of the hotel about 10 minutes early! When I made the reservation, I inquired about a 3-hour and 30-minute tour, and I received a response that they could accommodate various adjustments, so the reservation was confirmed for 4 hours. I was most curious about this part, and I appreciated that the driver mentioned it first, saying they could adjust it if I wanted the 3 hours and 30 minutes. However, we ended up adding the Patchwork Road and leisurely enjoyed the full 4 hours ^_^

We visited [Mild Seven + Patchwork Road + Shirogane Waterfall + Takushinkan] within the 4-hour schedule, and we had plenty of time to take as many photos as we wanted until we got the ones we liked. With a 4-hour itinerary, it’s even enough to include the Christmas tree in that schedule. We had already removed the Christmas tree from our plan after visiting it on foot, but I think it would be good for those planning their itinerary to keep that in mind.

I initially thought the Patchwork Road wouldn’t be appealing when making the reservation, but since we were there, I asked if it could be added, and they happily agreed. The scenery with fog in the early morning was incredibly beautiful, so I would recommend just going for those who are unsure about adding it.

I am really grateful that the driver took several lovely photos of us as a couple every time we arrived at a location. Since the Takushinkan Gallery opens at 10 AM, they also considered that and arranged for Takushinkan to be our last stop, using a translation app to guide us on where we would be moving to next.

Thanks to the friendly driver, we had a wonderful trip! I would highly recommend Beltra for anyone going on a Biei tour. I became curious about Biei in the summer, and if I go, I would like to make another reservation with Beltra.

결론적으로 100% 만족합니다!

비에이 마지막 날이라 주변 동네 돌아보다가 왔는데, 호텔 앞에 약 10분 전에 먼저 와계셨어요! 예약당시 3시간 30분으로 문의드렸고, 여러모로 조율 가능한 부분은 최대한 맞춰줄수 있다는 회신과 함께 우선 4시간으로 예약 확정이 되었습니다. 이 부분이 가장 궁금했었는데, 기사님이 먼저 언급해주시며 만약 3시간 30분으로 희망하면 맞춰줄수 있다고 안내해주셔서 감사했어요. 다만 중간에 패치워크로드를 추가하고 여유롭게 놀면서 그냥 4시간을 꽉 채우긴 했습니다 ^_^

비에이 출발 아사히카와역 도착 일정으로 [마일드세븐 + 패치워크로드 + 흰수염폭포 + 탁신관]을 4시간 동안 다녀왔고, 마음에 드는 사진이 나올때까지 실컷 찍고도 남는 시간이었습니다. 4시간 일정이라면 위 일정에서 크리스마스트리 포함까지도 충분합니다. 저희는 이미 크리스마스 트리를 뚜벅이를 다녀와서 뺐는데, 일정 짜시는 분들 참고하면 좋으실거 같아요.

패치워크 로드는 예약 당시에는 매력적이지 않을거란 생각으로 뺐었는데, 온 김에 다 보겠다는 생각으로 중간에 추가 가능한지 문의드렸고 흔쾌히 OK해주셨어요. 이른 시간대에 안개가 낀 설경이 정말 너무나 아름다워서 추가할지말지 고민되시는 분들께 그냥 가라고 추천드리고싶어요.

기사님께서 도착할때마다 저희 커플 사진도 몇 장씩 예쁘게 찍어주셔서 정말 감사했어요. 탁신관 갤러리 오픈이 10시라, 그 부분도 함께 고려해서 탁신관을 마지막 일정으로 배치해주셨고 장소 이동마다 어디로 이동할 것인지 번역기를 활용해 안내해주셨어요.

친절하고 기사님 덕에 좋은 여행 했습니다! 비에이 투어를 가는 분 벨트라 적극 추천드리고 싶어요. 여름의 비에이도 궁금해졌는데, 가게된다면 벨트라에 또 예약드리고 싶습니다.