3 Zoos Tours in Japan, Ranked by Travellers

1.【Private Car】Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Ningle Terrace (from Sapporo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $465Our pick

Private car day trip from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, and Ningle Terrace, pickup included.

“The landscape was extraordinary, a wonderland of white. The polar bears at the zoo were really active and energetic due to cold weather. The pond was frozen over but the serene views were spectacular. Our driver and guide was very knowledgeable, kind, and courteous. We enjoyed the tour very much.”

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2.Very popular in Harajuku♡Animal petting zoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 39 reviews · 1 hour · from $16Best value

A $16 Harajuku animal petting zoo with four kinds of cuddly critters, tons of photo spots, and staff who keep things clean and calm.

“Great experience! Staff are super friendly, animals appear very healthy and happy. My husband and I loved this very much, especially the Guinea Pigs! 🥰”

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3.Sapporo Winter : Asahiyama Zoo (Penguin Fun & Snowmobile)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $58

Sapporo winter day tour to Furano crafts, snow fields, and Asahiyama Zoo penguins, seals, and more, plus heated bus and optional snowmobile.

“Well, the best tour guide ever Sunny! If you choose this tour, you have to ask to be with this guy! The best. The tour is very good! Snowmobile was the best part!”

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