Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa City

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Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa City

The "Behavioral Exhibits" showcase the free and carefree lifestyle of the animals.

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Asahiyama Zoo, the northernmost zoo in Japan, is a popular zoo known for its behavioral exhibits, in which comfortable spaces are created for the animals' ecology and their natural behavior is brought out to be seen.

The "Penguin Pavilion", where penguins swim freely in an underwater tunnel; the "Seal Pavilion", where seals move up and down in a cylindrical tank; the "Polar Bear Pavilion", where polar bears can be seen diving into a pool; the "Orangutan Pavilion", where orangutans walk through a 17-meter-high tower; and the "Hippo Pavilion", where visitors can watch hippos swim from directly below.

The zoo also offers "Mogu-mogu Time," in which explanations are given about the animals while feeding them, and "Naruhodo Guide," in which detailed explanations of the animals' characteristics are given.
The "Night Zoo," which is open at night only during limited seasons, has become popular as a chance to see the animals' expressions and behavior at night, which are not usually seen.
The zoo also features many events unique to Hokkaido, such as the "Penguin Walk" when there is snow on the ground.

Highlights

  • The northernmost zoo in Japan, where you can enjoy "behavioral exhibits.
  • The space is designed with animals' abilities and behavior, so the visitors can enjoy the lively animal activities.
  • The zoo also offers "Night zoo", "Mogu-mogu Time" and other events that are not to be missed.

Photos

  • The main gate of Asahiyama Zoo

    The main gate of Asahiyama Zoo

  • "Seal Pavilion", where you can see them swimming freely in a cylindrical tank.

    "Seal Pavilion", where you can see them swimming freely in a cylindrical tank.

  • At the “Orangutan Pavilion”, you can even see them walking in the air.

    At the “Orangutan Pavilion”, you can even see them walking in the air.

  • Night zoo in the summer season

    Night zoo in the summer season

  • At the Night Zoo, you can observe animals in a different way than usual.

    At the Night Zoo, you can observe animals in a different way than usual.

  • Penguin Walk (PIXTA)

    Penguin Walk (PIXTA)

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

A

Not available

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

No (only if you come in via the kamuy-cikap East Gate or tail'n tail)

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Yes.

Reviews

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  • Krisan Petrescu

    許多寒帶的動物在這個動物園,企鵝遊行一定要在天氣寒冷地上有積雪才會出來。

  • 陳佳祐

    國王企鵝、北極熊、是旭山動物園的人氣明星,冬季長時間待在戶外還是真的很冷。

Details

Name in Japanese
旭川市旭山動物園
Postal Code
078-8205
Address
Higashiasahikawacho kuranuma, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Telephone
0166-36-1104
Closed
April 8-April 28 and November 4-November 10 and December 30-January 1
Hours
Summer : 9:30am-5:00pm (9:30am-4:30pm depending on the timing)
Winter: 10:30am-3:30pm
Admission
Adults (high school students and older): 1,000 yen, Children (junior high school students and younger): free
Directions
Ride on a regular service of Asahikawa Electric Railway Bus
Website
Official Website