All Reviews for Asahiyama Zoo

In mid-January, I participated in this bus tour, and out of 47 people on the bus, 40 were from China. Each time we departed from different locations, there was about a minute of explanation in Japanese, but afterwards, the conversation continued in Chinese for 20-30 minutes. It created quite an alien atmosphere, and I constantly felt out of place on the bus. If this is such a foreigner-oriented tour, I would have appreciated being informed of this in advance as a precaution.

Additionally, outside the bus, I experienced behaviors such as people cutting in line and persistently pushing to get ahead during the lineup, which even caused some people to fall.

Throughout the tour, I often felt anxious and disappointed, but the personality of the driver and the guide was very good, and it was nice that they generally adhered to the scheduled departure times.

1月中旬こちらのバスツアーに参加し、バス車内47人中40名が中国の方でした。
各地出発の度に1分程度日本語で説明がありますが、その後は20-30分ほど中国語でのお話が続きます。かなりアウェイな雰囲気で、車内では常に肩身の狭い思いをしました。
これほど外国人向けツアーであるならば、注意事項として事前に教えていただきたく思いました。

また、車外でも列に割り込む、整列時も前に入るため執拗に押す等の行為を受け、転ぶ人が出るほどでした。

終始心細く残念な気持ちになることが多かったですが、運転手さんやガイドさんのお人柄は非常によく、基本的に定刻出発が守られており気持ちがよかったです。

Sapporo, our departure point, had little snow, but Asahiyama Zoo was a winter wonderland at -6 degrees, truly representing Hokkaido! Although it was a freezing world, as long as you dress warmly, the cold is not bothersome. The zoo was a place where I could watch the active animals for hours. We had just over three hours there, but it flew by as we ate and browsed for souvenirs. For those with children, it's best to start with the must-see attractions! The kids' snow play can slow you down quite a bit. The polar bears and seals are located on the opposite side from the main entrance, so it takes time to get there. The return trip on the highway was exhausting due to many road closures, taking nearly five hours, but I'm grateful for being safely delivered on the snowy roads without any accidents.

出発地の札幌は雪が少なかったんですが、旭山動物園は雪で-6度、これぞ北海道！！という天候でよかったです。マイナスの世界ですがきちんと防寒すれば気にならない寒さでした。動物園も活発な動物の動きに何時間でもみていたい場所でした。3時間ちょっと滞在時間はありましたが、ごはんを食べたりおみやげを見たりしているとあっという間でした。子供がいる方はこれは絶対見たい！ってところから回るといいです。子供の雪遊びでなかなか前に進めません。しろくまやアザラシは団体入口とは正反対の場所にいるので行くのに時間がかかります。
帰りの高速道路は通行止めが多く5時間近くかかり疲れましたが、事故なく雪道を安全に送り届けてくれたことに感謝です。

It was the first trip for my family to visit Japan. We hesitated but decided to take a taxi tour, and we were very satisfied. The guide was very kind and provided excellent assistance, and all of my family members are grateful.

Thank you, Asahikawa 500 A32-89.

初めて家族が日本を訪れる旅でした。躊躇してタクシーツアーをすることにしましたが、大満足でした。
記事の方がとても親切でよくご案内いただき、家族全員が感謝しています。

旭川500 あ32-89記事、ありがとう。

Winter is cold and tough for humans, but the animals are very lively and full of energy, which was a lot of fun. I recommend winter over summer!

冬は寒くて人間は大変ですが、動物達はとても元気で生き生きしていて、とても楽しかったです。私は夏より冬がおすすめです！

We booked a bus tour with minimal travel burden for our first trip to Hokkaido with kids, and it was definitely the right choice!

What impressed me the most was the bus guide's stories about Hokkaido's history and culture during the journey. I learned so many things I didn't know, and it was truly an enjoyable time! I fell even more in love with Hokkaido!

The driver's skills were excellent, and we arrived at our destination without feeling sick! It was the best tour!

子連れで初めての北海道、しかも冬ということで、移動負担の少ないバスツアーを申し込みましたが、大正解でした！

そして何より感動したのが、移動中のバスガイドさんの北海道の歴史や文化のお話です。知らなかったことを色々と聞けて、本当に楽しい時間でした！北海道が一層好きになりました！

運転手さんの運転もお上手で、酔わずに目的地まで着けました！最高のツアーでした！

I booked a plan to see the winter scenery of Biei from a hotel in Asahikawa and be taken to Asahikawa Airport in three hours. Nowadays, non-smoking taxis are standard, but I requested a non-smoking driver as I wanted to avoid those who smoke. The driving was careful, and he made appropriate toilet breaks, providing guidance when I asked questions (he wasn't very sociable, as he preferred to enjoy conversations with his spouse, which showed his thoughtfulness and was very nice). At the sightseeing spots, he offered to take commemorative photos, and we got some great pictures. I am originally from Hokkaido and know Biei well (I requested the taxi plan because I was anxious about driving on winter roads), but the route was efficient, and he delivered us right on time without any delays. I was very satisfied.

旭川市内ホテルから、美瑛の冬景色を見て旭川空港に送ってもらうというプラン、3時間で申し込みました。
今タクシーは禁煙がスタンダードですが、運転手さんは喫煙する方を避けたく、喫煙しない運転手さんをリクエストしました。
運転も丁寧、適宜トイレ休憩も入れてくれて、質問すると案内もしてくれました(あまり社交的ではない性格で、夫婦での会話を楽しみたい方なので、気遣いが感じられてとてもよかったです)
観光地では、記念写真も撮影を申し出てくださり、とてもいい写真が撮れました。
私は出身が北海道で美瑛はよくわかっていますが(冬道の運転が不安でタクシープランをお願いしました)ルートにも無駄もなく、時間を超過することもなく、ちょうどに送り届けてくれました。
とても満足できました。

I was attracted to the direct access to Asahiyama Zoo and signed up. The price was reasonable, and we had a bus guide who provided commentary only during the journey. This bus guide had a nice, relaxed vibe. I was satisfied.

直で旭山動物園へ行けるのが魅力で申し込み。
価格も安く、バスガイドさんがついてくれ、移動中だけガイドしてくださる。このバスガイドさんがいい感じに緩い笑
満足でした。

The bus guide shared various stories about Hokkaido, which was both educational and enjoyable. It was great to see the winter version of Asahiyama Zoo's animals. Since it was my second visit, I was able to read the exhibits that I couldn't read last time at a leisurely pace. There was also plenty of time, allowing us to enjoy everything without feeling rushed. I was very satisfied to be able to eat delicious food at the rest area as well.

バスガイドさんがいろいろと北海道のお話をしてくれたのが勉強になったし楽しかったです。
冬バージョンの旭山動物園の動物達がみれてよかったです。2回目だったので、前回読めなかった展示などもゆっくり読めました。
時間も余裕があって、せかせかせずにゆっくりと楽しめました。
休憩場所でも美味しいものを食べれて、大満足でした。

I have visited Asahiyama Zoo many times, and I often use bus tours. This time, the guide shared a lot of information about the history of Hokkaido throughout the journey, which made it enjoyable. The zoo had already started the penguin walk, so I was very satisfied.

旭山動物園は何度となく訪れており、バスツアーを利用することが多いですが、今回のガイドさんは往路ずっと北海道のなりたちを含めてたくさんお話ししてくださり、楽しく過ごせました。
動物園は早くもペンギンの散歩が始まっていたこともあり、大満足です。

The taxi driver was very kind, and thanks to him, I was able to enjoy sightseeing comfortably. I truly appreciate it for allowing me to have only good memories about Hokkaido.

タクシーの運転手さんがとても親切で、おかげさまで楽に観光できました。 北海道についての良い思い出だけを得るようで本当にありがとうございます。

I participated on December 28th. I joined because I wanted to show my partner the Penguin Parade at 2 PM. Since it's only available in winter, I think it's worth seeing. There were many inbound tourists. I wished they would clean the restrooms more frequently. Some were so dirty that they didn't seem like Japanese toilets. 😭

12月28日に参加しました。連合いに14時〜のペンギンパレードが見せたくて、参加しました。冬しか見れないので、見に行く価値はあるかと思います。インバウンドの方が沢山います。お手洗いの掃除を頻繁にしてほしいと思いました。一部、日本のトイレと思えない位、汚れていました😭

The penguin walk at Asahiyama Zoo was very good. I had planned my schedule to match this time. I wish I had a little more time.

旭山動物園のペンギン散歩はとても良かったです。
この時間に合わせて予定を立てくくれていました。もう少し時間があったら良かったかなぁ

Perhaps due to the rain, the zoo was not crowded, and we were able to enjoy it at a leisurely pace. We also had time to buy souvenirs.

Among the courses, the buffet was very good. We were able to enjoy a variety of unusual dishes to our heart's content.

雨が降ったせいか動物園は混雑もなくゆっくり楽しめました。お土産を買う時間もありました。

コースの中ではバイキングがとても良かったです。珍しいものをお腹いっぱい楽しめました。

It was a bus tour in heavy snow. Thanks to the driver, we were able to return safely. First, we visited Asahiyama Zoo, but the time felt short. We rushed through, but we were able to see the main attractions, which was good. After that, it started snowing heavily, so taking photos at each stop was cold and challenging, but the guide took great photos for us. Unfortunately, we couldn't go to the White Beard Falls, but it was a very satisfying tour.

大雪の中のバスツアーでした。
本当に運転手の方のおかげで無事帰れました。
まず旭山動物園でしたがやはり時間は短く感じます。足早に見て回った感じですが主要な箇所は見れたのでよかったです。この後から大雪でしたので寄る箇所毎の写真撮影が寒くて大変でしたが、ガイドさんが的確に写真を撮ってくださりました。白い髭の滝は残念ながら行けませんでしたが大満足のツアーでした。

We departed from Sapporo early in the morning and it took about two hours to reach Asahiyama Zoo with a break. We could leisurely stay at the zoo for about an hour and a half. The lunch buffet at the herb garden offered a variety of choices, which was enjoyable. Unfortunately, we couldn't stop by the Blue Pond due to time constraints, but the final stop at Shirogane Falls was a perfect way to conclude the tour. On the way back, we were delayed by a traffic accident, so we arrived in Sapporo around 8 PM, but we were able to fully enjoy the day.

早朝札幌を出発し、旭山動物園までは休憩を入れて、２時間程度。動物園には1時間半ほどゆっくりと滞在出来る。ハーブガーデンでの昼食ブッフェもいろいろ選べて楽しい。青い池には時間の関係で寄れなかったが、最後の白ひげの滝はツアーの締めくくりにちょうどいい。帰りは交通事故の影響で札幌到着は20時ごろになってしまったが1日を満喫することが出来た。

I thought it would be more efficient to take a tour rather than driving around Hokkaido with a rental car, so I chose a course that mainly focused on Asahiyama Zoo. In the end, it was the right choice as I was able to visit various famous spots efficiently. There were many people from China on the tour, but by the end, I felt like I could somewhat understand Chinese, which was fun.

久し振りの北海道でレンタカーで回るよりツアーの方が効率的かなと旭山動物園をメインに回るコースを選択😊
結果的には色々な名所を効率的に回れて正解でした。ツアーは中国の方が多かったんですが最後はなんとなく中国語も理解できたような感じして楽しかったです。

I enjoyed Asahiyama Zoo just before the snow piled up. It was cold, but the 90-minute visit felt just right. The Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls were not too crowded, making it easy to enjoy them. The lunch buffet was decent, and the tour guide was kind and enthusiastic, but the explanations in Chinese were particularly long, loud, and somewhat grating. Some effort is needed to distribute printed materials or make adjustments.

ギリギリ積雪前の旭山動物園を楽しめました。寒い中でしたが９０分の見学時間は丁度良い感じでした。青い池、白髭の滝もさほど混雑もなく見学できました。
昼食バイキングはそれなり、添乗員の方も親切で熱心でしたが、中国語での説明が
特に長く、音量も高く耳障りでした。ある程度印刷物の配布等工夫が必要です。

I made a reservation for 2 hours but extended it to 3 hours, and I was guided to various places beyond my initial requests. It was a greedy plan that allowed me to efficiently visit many locations. I appreciated the driver's detailed guidance and earnest assistance. Thank you very much.

2時間で予約しましたが3時間に延長して、希望以外の場所も色々案内してもらえました。たくさんの場所を効率良く回れた欲張りプラン。
運転手さんの詳しいガイドと一生懸命な案内に好感が持てました。ありがとうございました。

I wanted to take my time observing the animals at Asahiyama Zoo, so I joined this tour that doesn't stop at places like Biei. I'm glad I had plenty of time. The meeting point was convenient, right in front of the station. The guide's stories also provided useful travel information.

旭山動物園でゆっくり動物たちを見たくて、美瑛などに寄らないこちらのツアーに参加しました。時間に余裕があってよかった。集合場所も駅前で便利。ガイドさんのお話も旅の情報になりました。

I was looking forward to this tour because I was satisfied with the bus tour the day before, but I think the guide was originally from China and spoke for 50 minutes straight in Chinese, which seemed to bewilder the other participants as well. The bus company from the previous day provided headphones, which was very good. I also felt that the bus seats were cramped. The buffet was not tasty, so I think I will avoid this tour next time.

初めての北海道で前日のバスツアーに満足したこともあり期待しての参加でしたが、ガイドさんはもともと中国の人だと思いますが、中国人向けの話(説明？)が中国語で50分ぶっ続け、他の参加者も呆れたのではないかと感じました。前日のバス会社はイヤホン🎧️でとても良かったです。バスの椅子も狭く感じました。バイキングも不味かったし次回参加の際はこのツアーは避けようと思います。

I participated with five friends, and there were many people from China, but everyone was punctual and things went smoothly. This was my third trip to Hokkaido, and in the past, I felt that the travel time was long, but this time we had one male guide who spoke fluent Japanese and Chinese and provided detailed explanations of the highlights and local delicacies. We had a 90-minute stay at Asahiyama Zoo, and thanks to the accurate advice, we were able to tour efficiently! We all had a great time and returned very satisfied!

仲間5人で参加　中国の方も多かったですが皆さん時間厳守でスムーズでした。北海道は３回目いままでは　移動時間が長く感じられた旅でしたが、今回はガイドさん男性１名で、流ちょうな日本語、中国語を使い見どころ味どころを丁寧に説明。旭山動物園は９０分の滞在ですが的確なアドバイスで効率よく回れる案内通り！十分楽しめました。５名共に満足で帰ってきました！

- During the bus ride, the guide shared information that was very easy to understand. We had a break along the way where we could enjoy soft serve ice cream and do some shopping.
- At the zoo we visited, I had a great time and felt rejuvenated.
- I think the disbanding time was just right.
- I have a driver's license, but I don't usually have the opportunity to drive, so it was helpful to be taken to the destination by bus tour.
- I would like to participate again.

・車中、ガイドさんがお話して下さり、とてもわかり易かったです。　途中休憩があり、ソフトクリームを食べたり、買い物ができました。
・目的の動物園では、十分楽しみ、癒やされました。
・解散時間も丁度良かったと思います。
・車の免許証は持っていますが、普段、運転する機会がありませんので、バスツアーで目的地まで連れて行って頂けると助かります。　
・また参加したいと思いました。

Thank you for accommodating our whims; it turned out to be a very satisfying trip! We had a great time hearing many little bits of information that we wouldn't have known if we had been sightseeing on our own.

私達のワガママに付き合っていただき、おかげさまで大満足の旅になりました！
自分達だけで観光していたら知ることの出来なかったプチ情報もたくさん聞けて楽しかったです。

I participated alone and joined two other groups. The driver was from the Chinese-speaking region, but he spoke Japanese very well and was quick-witted, which made for an enjoyable trip. I would like to use this service again next time.

私は１人だけで参加しました。ほか２組の方といっしょに回りました。ドライバーさんが中華圏の方でしたが、日本語がお上手で、機転を利かせていただいたので、楽しい旅行ができました。次回もまた利用したいと思います。

The most important thing was that all the activities proceeded safely and on time. The guide, along with many participants from overseas, provided accurate and courteous information during the bus rides to the places we visited. We were able to enjoy a safe and pleasant trip.

全ての行程が、安全に、時間通りに進んだのが一番です。ガイドさんはじめ、参加者は海外の方が多く、私たち日本人は少数でしたが、訪れる場所の車内案内など、的確に丁寧にしてくださいました。安心して楽しい旅ができました。

Traveling by round-trip bus was very enjoyable.
During the bus ride, I was able to learn various information about Hokkaido and the zoo, which made for a very fun time.
I would have been happy if there was a tour that could make it in time for the morning snack time.

Thank you for the wonderful time!

往復バスでの移動は、とても楽でした。
バスの中では、北海道や動物園の情報を色々とお話ししていただけて、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
できれば、朝のもぐもぐタイムに間に合うツアーもあれば、嬉しいと思いました。

楽しい時間をありがとうございました！

I was able to visit all the places I wanted to go! Since the parking lot at the Blue Pond was crowded, we were suggested to have just our group get out of the car to make the most of our time for sightseeing. Thanks to that, we were able to enjoy our short stay thoroughly. Initially, we planned to end at the Furano Marche, but since it seemed we would finish earlier than our reserved time, I expressed my wish to be dropped off at Furano Station, and they kindly agreed.

行きたいところに全て行くことができました！
青い池の駐車場が混んでいたため、時間を有効活用するために私たちだけ車から降りて観光することを提案していただきました。おかげで短い滞在時間でも十分楽しめました。
当初は富良野マルシェで終了の予定でしたが、予約した時間より短く済みそうだったため富良野駅まで乗せていただきたい旨を伝えると快く承諾してくださいました。

Asahiyama Zoo aside, the Blue Pond and Shiraito Falls were great. The weather was nice, which made the blue of the pond stand out.

旭山動物園もさることながら、青い池と白糸の滝が良かった。
天気が良かったので、池の青さが際立っていました。

The tour guide, Mr. Onodera, was amazing!
His attention to detail was exceptional, and he took care of each person individually.
It was wonderful!
I hope to see you again on another trip somewhere.
Thank you very much.

添乗員の小野寺さん最高でした！
細かい心配りで、1人1人に行き届いていて、
素晴らしかったです！
また、どこかの旅先でお会いできますよーに。
ありがとうございました。

I participated with my fifth-grade grandson. He was really looking forward to his first visit to Asahiyama Zoo. Although it rained, the tour guide provided excellent information, and we were able to move around efficiently, which made us happy to complete our mission. The autumn leaves were beautiful, the bus was impressive, and with a small group, we had a relaxed experience. It was a comfortable trip, but the lunch buffet was disappointing, with few options and mediocre taste.

小学5年の孫一緒に参加。孫は初めての旭山動物園でとても楽しみにしていました。あいにくの雨ではありましたが添乗員さんの詳細情報が素晴らしく効率よくまわれ、ミッションクリアしたと喜んでいました。紅葉も素晴らしく、バスも立派で少人数で、ゆったり。快適な旅でしたが、ただお昼のバイキングは残念で品数も少なく、味もイマイチでした。