From Sapporo: Biei, Furano or Asahikawa Private Day Tour

From Sapporo: Biei, Furano or Asahikawa Private Day Tour - Ningle Terrace and Furano’s woodland setting

Hokkaido’s best countryside sights sit far from Sapporo, and this private day trip makes the long ride worthwhile by linking Blue Pond, Shirahige Waterfall, and Furano in one outing. You spend the day in your own car, with round-trip hotel pickup and a route that can be adjusted to your interests. I like the private … Read more

Hokkaido Day Trip From Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo to Ningle Terrace

Hokkaido Day Trip From Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo to Ningle Terrace - Biei Blue Pond: a short stop with striking color

Asahiyama Zoo is the main event here, with clever animal displays that bring you close to polar bears and penguins. The route then sweeps through Hokkaido scenery to Biei’s blue pond, Furano’s tiny craft cabins, and a hill of seasonal flowers. I like the wide mix of sights and the fact that zoo admission, fuel, … Read more

Private Hiace & Simple English Driver in Hokkaido(Sapporo Otaru Toya Furano)

Private Hiace & Simple English Driver in Hokkaido(Sapporo Otaru Toya Furano) - Sapporo’s chocolate, park, and market circuit

The best thing about this Hokkaido tour is simple: the whole Hiace is yours for the day. You choose the stops, avoid the work of driving, and can shape the route around flowers, food, markets, parks, or countryside views. I like the freedom to connect places that are awkward to cover in one day by … Read more

From Sapporo : Hokkaido Furano Tomita Farm Joiner Tour

From Sapporo : Hokkaido Furano Tomita Farm Joiner Tour - Seeing the Blue Water at Shirogane Blue Pond

Hokkaido’s best scenery lies well beyond Sapporo, and this 10-hour small-group trip gives you a practical way to reach it without renting a car. You’ll ride through rolling farmland, stop at the brilliant Blue Pond, walk among seasonal flowers, and finish among wooden cabins at Ningle Terrace. I like the mix of natural sights and … Read more

Furano Biei Tour Sapporo DEP: English Speaking Driver, No Guide

Furano Biei Tour Sapporo DEP: English Speaking Driver, No Guide - Farm Tomita and the summer flower circuit

Furano and Biei are best seen from the road, where flower fields, wooded hills, farm views, and bright-blue water spread far beyond a single town center. This private day trip gives you an English-speaking driver and a custom route rather than a fixed sightseeing circuit. I like two things right away: you travel in a … Read more

Sapporo Mt. Moiwa & Asahiyama Memorial Park Night View Trip

Sapporo Mt. Moiwa & Asahiyama Memorial Park Night View Trip - Asahiyama Memorial Park in 20 minutes

Sapporo looks best after dark, when its orderly streets turn into a broad field of lights. This 2.5-hour private outing takes you to Mt. Moiwa, one of Hokkaido’s top three night views, then to Asahiyama Memorial Park, a local favorite with a closer, warmer view of the city. I like the included ropeway and mini … Read more

Shikisai-no-Oka and Furano Tour with buffet lunch from Sapporo

Shikisai-no-Oka and Furano Tour with buffet lunch from Sapporo - Shirogane Blue Pond and its strange blue water

The big draw here is simple: you get far beyond Sapporo in one long day, reaching Biei’s turquoise Blue Pond, Furano’s flower farms, and the rolling fields along Roller Coaster Road. I especially like the wide range of scenery and the chance to visit both Shikisai-no-Oka and Farm Tomita without arranging several train and bus … Read more

Autumn Leaves in AutumnSkiing in winterLet’s go to Hoheikyo Onsen by private car (from Sapporo)

Autumn Leaves in AutumnSkiing in winterLet's go to Hoheikyo Onsen by private car (from Sapporo) - Three hours at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort

The best part of this outing is the simple contrast: powder snow or autumn color at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, followed by a hot bath at Hoheikyo Onsen. You get mountain scenery without arranging several trains, buses, and rental-car details yourself. I like the private vehicle for a group of up to three, especially when … Read more

Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan

Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan - A Hokkaido buffet with more than 30 dishes

The star of this long Hokkaido day is Asahiyama Zoo, where penguins march, seals glide through clear tubes, and polar bears plunge into the water. You also get the striking blue water of Biei, the snowy spray of Shirahige Falls, and a woodland stop at Ningle Terrace. I like the unusual zoo enclosures and the … Read more

Hokkaido Lavender farm & Furano Flower Tour from Sapporo

Hokkaido Lavender farm & Furano Flower Tour from Sapporo - Rolling through Biei’s Patchwork Road

The best reason to take this day trip is simple: it gets you from Sapporo to Biei and Furano’s open countryside without the cost or trouble of renting a car. You move from the turquoise Blue Pond to rolling farm fields, then walk among flowers at Shikisai-no-Oka and a seasonal final stop. I especially like … Read more

Sapporo: Furano Lavender & Biei Blue Pond Tour with Lunch

Sapporo: Furano Lavender & Biei Blue Pond Tour with Lunch - Biei Blue Pond: 30 minutes of strange blue water

Biei’s Blue Pond is the star of this Hokkaido day out: still water, pale blue and green tones, and bare birch trunks that look almost painted. Add Shirahige Falls, Furano’s huge flower fields, and a buffet lunch with optional Yubari melon, and you get a lot in one long day. I like the small maximum … Read more

Sapporo Winter : Asahiyama Zoo (Penguin Fun & Snowmobile)

Sapporo Winter : Asahiyama Zoo (Penguin Fun & Snowmobile) - The long ride from Sapporo

Asahiyama Zoo’s winter penguin walk is the star here. You also get a snowmobile option across snowy fields, plus a full day of Furano scenery without having to manage icy roads yourself. Guides such as Hong and Sunny have earned special praise for clear updates and thoughtful help. I like the heated bus and the … Read more