Zoo & Aquarium
Asahiyama Dobutsuen
📍 Japan, Hokkaido, Asahikawa, Asahiyama Zoo
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Asahikawa
- Category
- Zoo & Aquarium
- Duration
- About 3 hours
- Opening Hours
- About 9:30-17:15 (varies by season - reference)
- Ticket Price
- From about JPY 1000 (reference - per official)
- Address
- Japan, Hokkaido, Asahikawa, Asahiyama Zoo
- Coordinates
- 43.7686, 142.4793
Introduction
Asahiyama Zoo is a clever, famous Hokkaido zoo, known for behavioral enrichment showing animals' natural poses - fun for all ages. In Asahikawa, famous for its action exhibits - enclosures mimicking natural habitats and clever viewing angles. The penguin aquarium has an underwater tunnel to watch penguins swim; in winter a penguin parade in the snow. Polar bear, seal tanks. Teaches respect for animals and nature. (Do not feed, tap glass or disturb.)
✨ Highlights
01
Behavioral Exhibits
Pioneering behavioral enrichment - animals' natural, lively poses.
02
Penguin Tunnel
Underwater tunnel to watch penguins swim like flying birds.
03
Penguin Parade
In winter, cute penguins parade in the snow.
04
Cherish Life
Fun and educational - respect animals and nature.
🛈 Practical Info
→Animals：Do not feed, tap glass or disturb animals; follow rules.
→Season：Winter has penguin parade and special events - check times.
→Warmth：Hokkaido cold; winter warm clothes, non-slip shoes.
→Timing：At opening animals are livelier, fewer people.
→Opening Hours：About 9:30-17:15 (varies by season - reference)
→Ticket Information：From about JPY 1000 (reference - per official)
→Transportation：Bus (near Asahikawa)
💡 Tips
• Enjoy Asahiyama Zoo - see animals' natural poses via unique behavioral exhibits.
• The penguin aquarium tunnel lets you watch penguins swim; winter snow penguin parade.
• The zoo teaches respect for animals and nature.
• Do not feed or tap glass; winter cold - warm clothes, non-slip shoes.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Asahiyama Dobutsuen?
About 9:30-17:15 (varies by season - reference)
How much is the admission for Asahiyama Dobutsuen?
From about JPY 1000 (reference - per official)
Any practical tips for visiting Asahiyama Dobutsuen?
Enjoy Asahiyama Zoo - see animals' natural poses via unique behavioral exhibits. The penguin aquarium tunnel lets you watch penguins swim; winter snow penguin parade.
How long should I spend at Asahiyama Dobutsuen?
A typical visit takes About 3 hours.
Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.