Asahiyama Zoo train ticket

Hi

1) Does anyone know if I can use the Asahiyama Zoo train ticket to board the later time train back to Sapporo instead of the stipulated time (4pm) in the link below?

http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/pdf/e/asahiyama.pdf

2) On the Asahikawa ramen village, is it more convenient to travel via JR train or bus from Asahikawa station during December?

Thank you,

1. The 4pm train is just model course. You should read table at center and right one. If you take the last bus at 5pm, you should be able to take 5:13pm train back to sapporo.
Remember that the zoo is closed until nov 17 and the bus schedule might change.

2. I think they are about the same, read here for access if you haven't
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6893.html