INFORMATION ACCESS 2016 Summer Opening Hours (Always Open) 9:30am - 5:15pm (last admission 4:00pm) Night Zoo 9:30 am- 9:00 pm (last admission 8:00 pm) Aug. 9 (Tue.) - Aug. 15 (Mon.), 2016 Apr. 29 (Fri., hol.) - Oct. 15 (Sat.), 2016 9:30am - 4:30pm (last admission 4:00pm) Oct. 16 (Sun.) - Nov. 3 (Thu., hol.), 2016 2016 Winter Opening Hours 10:30 am - 3:30 pm (last admission 3:00 pm) Nov. 11 (Fri.), 2016 - Apr. 9 (Mon.), 2017 Seasonal Opening Dates Apr. 8 – 28 and Nov. 4 – 10, 2016; Dec. 30, 2016 – Jan. 1, 2017 * Asahiyama Zoo may close without warning if there are factors preventing safety or the smooth running of the facilities. Closed *1. Visitors qualifying for the Asahikawa citizen’ rate must show proof of residence such as a driver’s license. Standard Admission Adult 820yen 590yen Groups 720yen Child (age 15 and under) Free Zoo Passport Omotenashi Pass 1,020yen 820yen Combined Passport for Zoo and Science Museum 1,820yen 490yen Admission *1 ( ) ( ) valid from after midday on the first day until midday on the second day Valid for one year from the first day of use ( ) Valid for one year from the first day of use *Admission is free for Asahikawa citizens aged 70 or over, citizens with disabilities and their caregivers, and citizens receiving nursing care.If you qualify for free admission, please present the applicable ID when entering the zoo. *Omotenashi Passes can only be used by guests of hotels and other accommodation facilities in Asahikawa. ( ) ( ) more than 25 paying customers 2-day pass Special Rate for Asahikawa Citizens Kuranuma, Higashiasahikawa-cho, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, TEL (0166) 36-1104 FAX (0166)36-1406 http://www5.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/ Discover the Stories of the Animal Kingdom Asahikawa City Asahiyama Zoo *Compatible devices: Android devices (Android 2.3 or later, excluding the Android 3.x series), iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPad mini and iPod touch (4th generation or later), iOS4.3 or later). Cannot be used on devices without a built-in camera. *The app may not launch properly on some of the Android devices listed as compatible. *Internet access is required in order to use this app. *”iPod touch” and “App Store” are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the USA and other countries. *”Android” and “Google Play” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. How to Use Asahiyama Zoo Asahikawa Takasu Interchange Asahikawa Kita Interchange To Wakkanai Nagayama Station 9-jo-dori (Zoo Road) Loop Road 1 Higashi Asahikawa Station ●Ramen Village ● Asahikawa City Museum ● Snow Art Gallery Ayako Miura● Literature Museum Asahikawa Station Asahikawa Airport To Mt. Asahidake and Tenninkyo To Sapporo Asahikawa City Science Museum ▲To Asahikawa Kita Interchange ▲To Aibetsu Interchange Zoo Area Zoo Parking Area (Free) Public Parking Area (Charge Applies) ●Main Gate ●West Gate East● Gate Kita Hinode Station Kuranuma River To Forest of the 21st Century▶ ◀ To 9-jo-dori, Downtown Asahikawa ◀ To 8-jo-dori ◀ To 4-jo-dori To Downtown Higashikawa▼ Asahiyama Police Box● Asahikawa Airport▼ ● Asahi yama Temple ● Post Office Parking Area Map ●iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Search for “AReader” in the App Store and then download the app. ●Android: Search for “AReader” in Google Play and then download the app. Download the free AReader app and take pictures of AR markers with the camera on your mobile device to view the corresponding AR content. With your help, Asahiyama Zoo is working to build the ideal zoo. This fund goes toward the building of new enclosures and the purchase of animals. Thank you for your contribution. Asahiyama “More Dreams” Foundation Foundation for the children of the future Message from Zoo Director. Naruhodo Guide Feeding time is the best time to see the animals in action. Zoo staff will tell you all about the animals' behavior and habits as they feed them. See the animals at their liveliest! Feeding time is the best time to see the animals in action. Zoo staff will tell you all about the animals' behavior and habits as they feed them. See the animals at their liveliest! Zoo staff share little-known facts about the animals they see every day. Learn things you won’t find out from specimens or pictures, straight from the people who know the animals best! Zoo staff share little-known facts about the animals they see every day. Learn things you won’t find out from specimens or pictures, straight from the people who know the animals best! Handmade Signs One Point Guide You’ll find various informative signs throughout the zoo, each made with love and care by zoo staff. Every sign is packed with fascinating facts that the zoo staff want to tell you. You’ll find various informative signs throughout the zoo, each made with love and care by zoo staff. Every sign is packed with fascinating facts that the zoo staff want to tell you. Every Sunday and national holiday, zoo staff tell you about the animals they tend to. Learn things about the animals that only the zoo staff know! *The animal and topic change each time. Every Sunday and national holiday, zoo staff tell you about the animals they tend to. Learn things about the animals that only the zoo staff know! *The animal and topic change each time. Night Zoo At night you can see a side of the animals’ personalities and behavior that they don’t show you during the day. See how the animals’ behavior changes at night. (Aug. 9 (Tue.) – 15 (Mon.), 2016) At night you can see a side of the animals’ personalities and behavior that they don’t show you during the day. See how the animals’ behavior changes at night. (Aug. 9 (Tue.) – 15 (Mon.), 2016) The more you learn, Mogumogu Time N e w and f asci na ti ng di scov eri es e very t i me you vi si t ! Asahikawa City Asahiyama Zoo Around 40 minutes by Asahikawa Denkikido Bus from JR Asahikawa Station or Asahikawa Airport to Asahiyama Zoo. Bus stop mmediately in front of zoo. 8km on Prefectural Road 37 from Asahikawa Kita Interchange in the direction of Asahikawa Airport. Turn left into the Zoo Road. The zoo is 2km from this intersection. For customers arriving on public transportation Visiting the Zoo by Car Miyashita Road Midoribashi Road Kaimono Koen Shopping Street Bus Stop 6 Police Box Asahikawa Seibu Building B Asahikawa Station Bus Stop in Downtown Asahikawa