Asahiyama Zoo
See lively and spirited animals at Japan's northernmost zoo
At Asahiyama Zoo, visitors can see animals that are spirited and full of life. This zoo is renowned for creating comfortable spaces that suit the animals' ecology, and for its animal display methods that bring out the natural behavior of the animals. Animals living actively can be seen in various parts of the zoo, including penguins swimming freely in underwater tunnels, seals going up and down a cylindrical tank, polar bears diving gracefully into a pool, and orangutans climbing up and down a tower that is 17m high, just to name a few. Visitors can also admire animals that are representative of Hokkaido, such as Japanese cranes, the Yezo sika deer, and the Ezo brown bear. There are also many fun seasonal events. In the penguin walk organized in winter after heavy snowfalls, visitors can enjoy the adorable sight of penguins walking freely in a fence-free course.
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- Category
- With friends
- Girls' trip
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Zoos and botanical gardens, aquariums, amusement parks
- Theme parks, tourist facilities
- Travel Inspiration
- Have fun with the kids
- Best for a girls' trip
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒078-8205
- Address
- 北海道旭川市東旭川町倉沼
- Telephone Number
- 0166-36-1104
- Open
- 9:30-17:15 (admission until 16:00) *Hours may be shortened depending on the season.
- Closed
- Nov. 4-Nov. 10, Dec. 30-Jan. 1
- Prices
- Various discounts are available for admission (see related links).
- Car Park
- 500 spaces
In addition to free parking, private parking is available at the Main Gate, East Gate, and other areas around the Main Gate and West Gate. - Directions
- ●By bus: About 40 minutes from JR Asahikawa Station, get off at the last stop
●By car: About 20 minutes from Hokkaido Expwy Asahikawa Kita IC - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
