Asahikawa City notes that Asahiyama Zoo opened in 1967 as Hokkaido’s northernmost zoo. The site became nationally famous in the 2000s for redesigning exhibits around animal behavior, and the zoo says its approach has become a model for other Japanese zoos. The Penguin House tunnel, Seal House, and Polar Bear Pavilion show that idea most clearly.
Visit Sapporo TV Tower and enjoy uninterrupted views of the Sea of Japan and Ishikari Heigen. Don’t miss the Sapporo TV Tower beautifully lit up at night.