Asahiyama Dobutsuen, Unique Encounters with Nature's Marvels

Hokkaido, Asahikawa-shi, Higashi-Asahikawa-cho, Kuronuma

Adults and children are both suitable

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Introduction

The zoo located at the northernmost tip of Japan is the largest polar animal zoo in Japan. It offers a unique way of animal behavior display, allowing visitors to observe animals' instinctive behaviors in a relatively free-range environment while appreciating their natural states. Visitors can admire the graceful swimming of polar bears, seals, and hippos through glass tanks and even see penguins walking outdoors on snowy grounds during winter. Recommended attractions include the Penguin House (open during winter only), Seal House, Polar Bear House, Hippo House, Hokkaido Animal House, Monkey Mountain, Wolf Forest, and Predator House. The zoo's unique design provides an immersive experience for visitors to observe animals, leaving a lasting impression.

Address

Hokkaido, Asahikawa-shi, Higashi-Asahikawa-cho, Kuronuma

Opening hours

Summer: 9:30-17:15
Winter: 10:30-15:30
No entry after 15:00 in the afternoon.

Transportation

Take bus no. 41, 42 or 47 from JR Asahikawa Station exit no. 6 and get off at Asahiyama Zoo. Buses depart every 30 minutes and the journey takes about 40 minutes. The fare is 440 yen.

Phone +0081-01-6636-1104

Website http://www5.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/