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Asahiyama Zoo
Best time to visit
Winter mornings for the penguin parade and snowy photo ops, or early weekday mornings year-round to catch feeding shows before the crowds.
Budget tips
Adult admission is about 820 yen with reduced rates for students and children; check the official site for seasonal changes. Save on transport with a Hokkaido Rail Pass route, buy nearby attraction combos, and bring your own snacks to avoid on-site prices.
Recommended for
Families, Photography enthusiasts, Animal behavior enthusiasts, Winter travelers
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Fatti rapidi: Penguins regularly waddle along a snow-lined path right past visitors during the lively penguin parade, often featuring about 30–50 tuxedoed birds. Angled glass panels and underwater tunnels give front-row views of seals and polar bears as they glide and somersault, feeling more like a marine theater than a typical enclosure.
Punti salienti: Watch roughly 30 penguins march down a cleared path, their webbed feet crunching on packed snow while keepers guide them with soft calls and tiny fish as treats. Narrow underwater viewing windows let swimmers pass within a meter of your face, so you can feel the spray and see bubbles and whiskers up close as seals and bears perform playful rolls.
Insider tips
- Wear warm, windproof layers and waterproof boots in winter, the penguin parade area is exposed.
- Arrive 30–45 minutes before scheduled feeding shows and penguin parades to secure a front-row viewing spot.
- Use the underwater glass tunnels for close-up penguin and seal photos, shoot in morning or overcast light to avoid glare.
- Pick up a printed schedule on arrival and plan around feedings; visit on weekdays to avoid the largest crowds.
Clicca per prenotare un tour a piedi GRATUITO a Hokkaido, Japan
Il modo migliore per vivere una città con una guida locale.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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