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# Asahiyama Zoo

Asahiyama Zoo is a reason to slow down in Hokkaido. On the eastern side of Asahikawa, its appeal lies in watching how animals move and behave, rather than hurrying from one species label to another. The hillside setting and northern climate make this a visit to plan for the season you are actually travelling in.

 

The zoo’s penguin, seal and polar bear facilities are part of a broader collection designed to make animal observation engaging. Allow the habitats to set some of the pace: an animal that is quiet when you arrive may reward another look later. Seasonal activities are a bonus to check with the operator, not something to assume every zoo visit includes.

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## Directory planning information

- Attraction categories: Zoos
- Source review status: Sources reviewed
- Coordinates: 43.76805114, 142.4797823
- Record type: venue
- Operating state: operating
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Location: Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
- Address: Asahiyama Zoo, Kuranuma, Higashiasahikawa-cho, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 078-8205, Japan
- City / locality: Asahikawa
- State / province / region: Hokkaido
- Country: Japan
- [Official website](<https://www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/>)
- [Getting there](<https://www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/>) (links checked 2026-10-25)

### Planning your visit

Choose the day's priorities from the current zoo map and programme, then check the operating calendar for your travel dates. Allow for slopes, weather and regular breaks, especially with children or a mobility aid. Plan the return transport before setting off from central Asahikawa. Give observation time a place in the itinerary alongside meals and any presentations, rather than treating the grounds as a checklist to finish.
- [Planning source](<https://www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Getting there

Head to Asahiyama Zoo, Kuranuma, Higashiasahikawa-cho, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 078-8205, Japan. Use the official arrival information to plan your route and find the right entrance for your visit.
- [Planning source](<https://www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/>); checked 2026-10-25
- Municipal origins: Asahikawa opened the municipal zoo in 1967. 
- [Planning source](<https://www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Sources and credits

- [Official source](<https://www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/>)
- [Independent source](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asahiyama_Zoo>)
- [Official source](<https://jmapcode.com/mapcode/asahiyama-zoo>)
- [Official source](<https://www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/2200/d053772.html>)
- [Independent source](<https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1891/>)

Information checked: 2026-10-25.

Source credit: Photo: Asahikawa City


## THMPRK Score

7.2 /10

Asahiyama earns a strong score for a distinctive approach to animal observation and a clear place within a Hokkaido trip. It suits visitors willing to linger at habitats and adapt the day to the season. The main value is in the zoo itself; an itinerary dependent on a particular seasonal activity is less dependable.

- Assessed: 2026-10-25


## Fan score

86.8% positive. 145 thumbs up; 22 thumbs down; 167 total votes.