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
The great prize here is Okhotsk drift ice. From Monbetsu, the Garinko II icebreaker pushes into the frozen sea with its Archimedes-style front propeller, cracking and shoving ice beneath the hull. You also get Asahiyama Zoo’s famous penguin walk, a Sounkyo hot spring stay, and two days of northern Hokkaido scenery without having to arrange … Read more
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
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
The Penguin Parade is the star here. At Asahiyama Zoo, these charming birds walk close to the path in a winter event made possible by the zoo’s northern setting. Later, you visit Shirogane Blue Pond, where snow and seasonal lighting create a pale, dreamlike scene. I like the easy air-conditioned bus ride from central Sapporo, … Read more
Hokkaido packs a lot into one day here: Asahiyama Zoo, the blue waters of Biei, Farm Tomita’s flower fields, and the famous farm roads around the town. I like that the air-conditioned bus handles long distances from Sapporo, and I like the mix of wildlife, flowers, and open countryside rather than four similar sightseeing stops. … Read more
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
Furano and Biei pack a lot into a wide stretch of Hokkaido, and this 11-hour private drive lets you link the best-known sights without wrestling with rural train and bus schedules. You move from cheese and sweets to flower fields, mountain views, a blue mineral pond, and small craft shops in one long day. I … Read more
Hokkaido’s famous flower country is spread across two towns, and this private car tour solves the biggest problem: getting between the sights. From Sapporo, you’ll ride with a guide and driver to Farm Tomita, Shikisai no Oka, Blue Pond, and Shirahige Falls without wrestling with rural bus schedules. I like the private setup, which lets … Read more
Hokkaido is too large for a quick checklist tour, but this 10-hour private car service gives you a practical way to connect far-flung sights from Sapporo. You can visit Furano’s flower fields, Biei’s Blue Pond, Noboribetsu, or Lake Toya without piecing together trains, buses, and taxis. I like the freedom to build your own day, … Read more
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
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
