Illumination Tour: Furano Elf Terrace, Biei Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls Day Trip
Summer Exclusive | Furano Lavender × Ningle Terrace Dreamy Day Trip [Leisurely Late Departure]
As the last ray of sunset slowly disappears into the mountains of Furano, the small cabins in the forest light up one by one. The legendary elves begin to move among the trees. Crossing wooden bridges and forest paths, it’s as if you’re stepping into the world of a fairy tale.
- Late departure design, avoiding early mornings and crowds, making travel leisurely.
- 90-minute stay at Farm Tomita, leisurely strolling through Hokkaido's popular lavender fields.
- Enjoy the romantic flower field scenery at sunset, experiencing the fairy tale atmosphere of Furano's summer night.
- Night visit to the popular forest attraction "Ningle Terrace," which looks like a fairy tale world after the lights are on.
- Feel the cool evening breeze of about 20℃, a peaceful time away from the city's hustle and bustle, walking quietly with your loved one.
- Stepping into the elf village deep in the forest, watching the warm yellow lights illuminate the small cabins, it feels as if you'll meet a fairy tale elf the next second. And Hokkaido's summer night is quietly lighting up this dream.
Winter Exclusive | Blue Pond Illumination × Biei Snow Country Fairy Tale Tour [Leisurely Late Departure]
- Late departure design, avoiding early mornings and crowds, making travel leisurely.
- "Ningle Terrace" winter illumination, where white snow and warm lights intertwine, like a snow country fairy tale world.
- Winter exclusive "Blue Pond Illumination," creating a fantasy world with dreamy blue lights.
- Visit Biei's popular snow scene "Christmas Tree," experiencing the lonely romance of Hokkaido's winter.
- Shikisai-no-Oka transforms into a vast snowfield, where you can fully enjoy snow activities.
- From mid-to-late December, you can experience snowmobiling at your own expense, feeling the thrill of speeding through the snow country.
- Choose between "Strolling in front of Biei Station" or "Playing in the snow at Shikisai-no-Oka" to freely enjoy the charm of Hokkaido's winter.
What to expect
1. [Summer Attractions]
[Biei Blue Pond]
Located in Biei, Hokkaido, it is famous for its dreamy blue lake water. The color of the pond changes with the weather and sunlight, presenting different shades of blue, and with the withered white birch trees, it looks like a fairy tale world.
[Shikisai-no-Oka]
Biei’s representative flower field attraction, with different flowers blooming in spring, summer, and autumn. You can experience tractor bus rides, alpaca ranch activities, and more. [Flower Season Reference] April-May: Tulips, Rapeseed flowers / June: Lupins, Poppies / July: Lavender, Sunflowers / August: Sunflowers, Cosmos / September-October: Autumn flowers. *Flower conditions vary depending on the climate and are subject to on-site conditions.
[Roller Coaster Road]
Named for its undulating road, it offers views of Hokkaido's hills and rural scenery.
[Farm Tomita]
Furano's popular flower field, famous for its lavender fields, lavender ice cream, and cantaloupe.
[Ningle Terrace]
From flower fields to forests, from sunset to illumination, with a cool evening breeze of about 20℃, experience Hokkaido's most healing night.
2. [Winter Attractions]
[Biei Blue Pond]
With its winter snow scenery and illuminations, it presents a mysterious blue atmosphere, a limited-time winter spectacle in Hokkaido.
[Ningle Terrace]
White snow and warm lights intertwine, like a fairy tale world in a snowy country. *If there are traffic controls or the attraction is closed, alternative attractions will be arranged as appropriate.
[Shikisai-no-Oka]
In winter, it transforms into a vast snowfield where you can experience snow activities such as snowmobiling and sledding. *Snowmobiling is available from mid-to-late December. 30 minutes for a single person is 15,000 JPY, and for two people is 20,000 JPY. Reservations can be made on-site with the assistance of a guide. During the off-season, we will go to Chiyoda Farm instead. *You can choose between sightseeing in front of Biei Station or Shikisai-no-Oka, according to your preference.
[Biei Station]
You can stroll through the snowy town, dine freely; or choose to go to Shikisai-no-Oka to play in the snow.
[Shirakaba Waterfall]
The winter ice and snow landscape is dreamlike and charming, with blue streams and white snow reflecting each other.
[Christmas Tree]
Stop in front of the lonely Christmas tree, let the snowflakes fall, and the whole world is left with only silence.
[Notes]
- Hokkaido has shorter daylight hours in winter. The evening scenery is darker in November-December, and daylight hours are longer after January, which are all natural seasonal differences.
- In winter, due to snowfall, road closures, or traffic jams, the actual return time may be extended. According to Japanese traffic regulations, day tour buses must follow a fixed route and cannot get on or off midway, but you can leave the group at the attractions.
Good to know
- From mid-to-late December, you can pay to play in the snow and ride snowmobiles at Shikisai-no-Oka. Self-pay prices are as shown on the Shikisai-no-Oka website.
- If you are interested in participating in the snowmobile experience, please note the following information: This activity is a self-paid tour and requires cash payment. Fee description: 30-minute experience Single rider: 15,000 JPY Double rider: 20,000 JPY If you wish to participate, please inform your tour guide on the day, and the guide will assist you with the reservation. Shikisai-no-Oka will be closed from December 31, 2026, to January 1, 2027. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly, subject to the arrangements on the day.
- After March 20, Shikisai-no-Oka's snow park may be closed due to snow conditions.
- Infants under 2 years old are free and will not be provided with a seat. If a child of infant age requires a seat, an adult fare must be paid. If the actual number of participants does not match the number in the order, and insufficient seats result from not informing us in advance, passengers must reduce their numbers or reschedule. No refunds will be given for reduced numbers, and rescheduling fees will be charged separately.
- This activity requires a minimum of 6 people to form a group. If the minimum number of participants is not met, we will arrange a reschedule or a full refund.
- This tour does not include lunch. You can choose one of two options according to your preference, and lunch time can be freely arranged according to your itinerary: • Biei Station Front Sightseeing Stroll through Biei town, experience the leisurely atmosphere and unique streetscapes, and choose your favorite restaurant for dining. • Or play in the snow at Shikisai-no-Oka Enjoy snow activities on the vast snowfield and experience the joy of a pure white world.
- Please adhere to the scheduled times. If you are late, it will be considered an automatic cancellation of the tour, and the paid fees will not be refunded.
- Due to traffic being heavily affected by weather, our company will not be responsible for any subsequent losses caused by delayed arrivals due to force majeure factors such as traffic jams. Please be aware.
- If you need to bring luggage (including strollers and wheelchairs), please inform us by email in advance so that we can properly arrange vehicle space to make your journey smoother and more comfortable. We will arrange the vehicle type based on the number of travelers. If the vehicle type confirmed 3-5 days before departure can accommodate luggage, an additional handling fee and space reservation fee of 1500 JPY per item (cash only) will be charged for luggage space and loading/unloading arrangements. Please pay the guide before boarding.
- A travel notice will be sent to your email before 5 PM on the day before departure. Please check your email (or spam folder) at that time. It will contain the guide’s contact information for the day, license plate number, and detailed itinerary information. Thank you.
- Due to traffic congestion, facility maintenance, etc., the itinerary or停留時間 (stay time) at each attraction may be adjusted.
- Due to winter weather and road conditions, it is not recommended to arrange other itineraries or high-priced dinner reservations after returning on the same day. We will not be liable for any losses incurred.
- No fee adjustments will be made for mid-trip participation or early departure. If you have such a request, please confirm your transportation method yourself and send an email to inform us 3-5 days before departure. Please meet the guide at the designated time and place punctually. Failure to arrive on time will be considered an absence.
- Due to occasional traffic control, the Ningle Terrace may not be accessible, which cannot be predicted in advance and will depend on the conditions of the day.
- If you have any questions, please contact us: doushin165@yahoo.co.jp
Reviews
Reviews summaryI truly enjoyed my Klook day trip to Biei, Shirahige Falls, and Ningle Terrace. The itinerary was well planned, and the weather was on our side, even though it was quite chilly. The snowy landscapes were stunning and unforgettable. A special thanks to our guide, Hanna Wu. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and professional. She speaks English, Mandarin, and Japanese fluently, which helped everyone feel included and comfortable. Her voice is very pleasant, soft, clear, and calming, like a professional radio announcer. She provided clear explanations and took great care of the group. Overall, it was a smooth, enjoyable, and memorable experience. I would definitely recommend this tour!
do not miss the snowmobile experience!! it was very nice. we spent 20mins in lonely Christmas tree, to be honest could be shorter. Ningle Terrace and the falls are also worth to see. Special thanks to Ms Hanna for being a good and accommodating tour guide. Love her!!
Excellent experience ☆☆☆Good tour guide and driver. A responsive ,friendly ,helpful and understanding tour guide and driver .Recommends this trip for people free and easy and like to discover hokkaido new place.
Amazing tour! Thank God for the good weather and smooth journey. Also we want to thank Mrs Sakura for everything, she is so lovely and thoughtful, she also help us take good pict and give us recommendations in sapporo, her explanations are clear & she is so kind. What a lovely day today ❤️❤️❤️
This time, I chose Plan B's "Furano Ningle Terrace ➡️ Shikisai-no-oka Snowmobile ➡️ Shirahige Falls ➡️ Blue Pond Illumination," and it felt very worthwhile. After all, driving on Furano's mountain roads is extremely challenging for independent travelers. Choosing the Klook tour solved the problem of having to traverse snowy mountain roads (￣∇￣). Especially since the day before, January 13th, there was a huge blizzard, making it difficult to move even in Sapporo. However, thanks to that heavy snow, the weather was quite nice throughout our trip. Ningle Terrace had a fairytale feel, but it was indeed crowded and difficult to take pictures. Shirahige Falls was spectacular, but it was freezing cold 🥶. And the Blue Pond Illumination left a very deep impression on me, it was quite beautiful~ I highly recommend Plan B's Blue Pond Illumination ✨. Our guide, Mr. Huang, was very nice and professional. He would flexibly adjust the time so that we wouldn't be rushed and could have plenty of time to take pictures and visit the sights, so the pace of the whole trip was very comfortable 👍👍 Highly recommended ٩(˃̶͈̀௰˂̶͈́)و💯
We had a great experience for joining this tour. Overall arrangement was good. The tour guide Sakura is very friendly and helpful. She taken care everyone and reminded what to take note at every location we went. We are lucky to travel in good weather so our tour was not affected. All the spots were beautiful. This tour is definitely worth for the money. Highly recommended!
Our tour guide was named Sakura. She was a wonderful tour guide and can speak in English,Chinese and Japanese. We were able to visit all of the locations except the biei tree. One thing to know is that snowmobile is separate, it is not included in the tour. It is 15000-20000 yen for the snowmobile. If you do not choose to do the snowmobile, the bus will drop you off at Biei Station and you have about 1.5 hrs to walk around or have a meal. Biei station is a peaceful area and we enjoyed walking around there. Every time the bust stops at a location, Sakura gave us a return time. If everyone is on time, or a few minutes early, you have more time at the last stop, the Biei blue pond. I would encourage everyone to be on time, so you can reach all of the planned locations. I recommend this trip to anyone visiting Hokkaido for the first time and would like to see many famous locations in a day.
Hong is a very friendly and pleasant guide who ensure everyone is well taken care of. Communications is clear and he constantly update details verbally and on chat as well. Bus is comfortable. Program is well organised. It’s snowing that day which makes the tour more beautiful and memorable. Biei is really beautiful with a charming vibes. Shikisai no oka have very beautiful scenery. Except the crowd, Ningle Terrace is very magical. Overall a very pleasant experience.
This tour is the most convenient way to visit the attractions in the least amount of time. In winter, it's not easy to get around due to the snow. Although there was an accident on the way (a large vehicle broke down and blocked the road, which was not the fault of the tour guide or driver) and a lot of time was wasted, the tour guide contacted the company to help us solve the problem. Although the tow truck arrived earlier than the travel company's solution, I am also grateful to the tour guide Arefat for trying to calculate the time so that we could go to the attractions we wanted to visit. Although one spot was skipped, that spot is relatively easy to get to. On the other hand, I have not been able to go to the Elf Terrace several times, so I am very grateful to have been able to go this time. During the waiting period, he also chatted with the tour group members. The tour guide's knowledge is very rich, and we were never bored. I also appreciate that he didn't waste everyone's time. The meeting time was already half an hour earlier than the departure time, and most people were able to arrive early, but some tour members were still late. In the end, we waited, but of course we couldn't wait indefinitely. Time in winter is actually very tight because it gets dark very early. I hope everyone will try to arrive early when participating. I think maybe if we had arrived early or on time, we might not have encountered the accident. At the end of the trip, he introduced a lot of food. We were dismissed at Datong Park, where we could stroll around the Christmas market. I want to thank Arefat for his hard work throughout the journey. He ran back and forth to the Elf Terrace 4 times (I saw it, maybe more). Throughout the trip, he kept telling us to be careful when walking, but he himself was not afraid of slipping. I also want to thank the driver for driving carefully. We gave both the tour guide and the driver a score of 100.
Very recommended tour service by my brother Yuan Zhenxiang, not only he guides us through out the trip, he also helped took our photos and its beautiful! please give him a raise and promotion!! If not we will uninstall Klook 😆
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