Hokkaido Biei Furano Day Tour: Shikisai-no-Oka, optional snowmobile in winter, Shirogane Blue Pond, Shirahige Waterfall, Ningle Terrace
A group can be formed with 6 people!
Optional Hokkaido specialty buffet lunch available
Forest Elf Terrace｜In summer, stroll through the lush green forest and feel the fresh natural air; in winter, immerse yourself in a fairytale-like romantic atmosphere amidst the silver-white snow.
Shikisai no Oka｜In summer, wander through colorful flower fields and enjoy the pastoral scenery of Hokkaido's hills; in winter, gaze at the silver-white snowfields and experience the magnificent snowy landscape of Hokkaido.
Summer Exclusive｜Taste Hokkaido cantaloupe and savor the sweet flavor exclusive to midsummer.
Winter Exclusive｜Ride across Hokkaido's silver-white snowfields and experience the thrill of snowmobiling at your own expense.
Depart at 11:10 PM for the Elf Terrace illumination, and enjoy the cool evening breeze at 20℃.
What to expect
[Autumn/Winter Limited | Hokkaido Snow Country Fairytale Tour]
[Christmas Tree]
During the autumn and winter seasons, the Christmas tree is surrounded by golden hills and pure white snowfields. The solitary tree stands quietly in the center of the vast land, filled with the romantic and tranquil atmosphere unique to Hokkaido. ※ Depending on the weather and road conditions of the day, the tour may be changed to a drive-by without getting off. If unable to visit, it will be changed to the Ken & Mary Tree.
[Shikisai-no-Oka]
From September to October, you can enjoy the golden farmland and autumn hill scenery; after November, snow covers the entire hills, turning them into a vast snowfield. During the winter, you can also experience snow activities such as snowmobiling and sledding at your own expense. ※ Snowmobiling is available from around mid-to-late December, priced at 15,000 yen for a single rider and 20,000 yen for a double rider for 30 minutes. The tour guide will assist with reservations on-site. During the closure period, the tour will visit Chiyoda Farm instead. ※ If snow conditions are poor, the itinerary will be changed to a stroll around Biei Station.
[Shirahige Waterfall]
In winter, the area around the waterfall is covered with snow and frost. The clear blue stream, snowy trees, and white steam from the hot springs intertwine to create a dreamy scenery that is as breathtaking and enchanting as if time stood still.
[Ningle Terrace]
During the closure period from November 5 to November 26, and when temporary winter traffic controls make it inaccessible, the attraction will be replaced with: Biei Shirogane Blue Pond. ※ In case of temporary circumstances where Ningle Terrace cannot be visited, the tour will be changed to the Blue Pond (approx. 30 minutes).
[Spring/Summer Limited | Furano & Biei Dreamy Flower Field Tour]
[Christmas Tree]
Standing alone among the hills, paired with the vast farmland and the scenery of Mount Tokachi, it showcases Hokkaido's representative "vast land" scenery.
[Shikisai-no-Oka]
During spring and summer, it transforms into a colorful world of flower fields. From April to May, you can enjoy the snow-melted hills and distant mountain scenery; Starting in June, tulips and various flowers bloom successively; From July to August, it welcomes the most dreamy season, where lavender, sunflowers, and other flower fields intertwine into a rainbow-like landscape, representing Hokkaido’s most iconic summer scenery. ※ If flower conditions are poor, the itinerary will be changed to a stroll around Biei Station.
[Shirahige Waterfall]
In summer, it is surrounded by lush green forests, creating a sharp contrast between the white waterfall and the dreamy blue stream.
[Ningle Terrace] During the closure period from November 5 to November 26, and when temporary winter traffic controls make it inaccessible, the attraction will be replaced with: Biei Shirogane Blue Pond (approx. 30 min)
Located next to the New Furano Prince Hotel, the forest fairytale village is composed of 15 distinctive wooden huts, selling handicrafts, coffee, and limited-edition groceries.
Reviews
Reviews summaryToday I joined the Furano day trip from Sapporo, and I must give our tour guide Oliver a big thumbs up! Oliver's professionalism and friendliness are both 100%. From the beginning of the gathering, he carefully helped us check the information, and explained the various attractions in three languages throughout the journey, very clearly. He not only made the characteristics and background stories of the various attractions in Biei vivid and interesting, but also thoughtfully reminded us of the return time and place. We took beautiful photos at the Lonely Christmas Tree and Shikisai-no-oka, and also rode snowmobiles, which was so much fun! We experienced a fairy-tale atmosphere at the Forest Fairy Terrace, and also admired the stunning natural scenery at Shirahige Falls. The HERB GARDEN buffet lunch was also great, with a rich variety and delicious food. Oliver took care of everyone's needs throughout the trip, proactively helped us take photos, and was always able to help us solve problems in the first time, making the whole journey particularly safe and happy. This travel experience really exceeded expectations, I highly recommend everyone to choose this tour, and be sure to look for Oliver as your tour guide!
Our tour guide, ZHOU ZHENG is nice and accommodating. We had an amazing winter tour around Shikisai no Oka and the beautiful spots of Biei. Shikisai no Oka was absolutely stunning — the vast white landscape felt like a winter wonderland. The snowmobile ride was definitely a highlight! It was such a thrilling and fun experience gliding across the snowy fields. Seeing the iconic Christmas Tree no Ki in person was surreal. Standing alone in the middle of a snow-covered field, it looked straight out of a postcard. Shirahige Falls was breathtaking, especially with the contrast of the blue water against the white snow — truly a magical sight during winter. We ended the tour at Ningle Terrace, which felt like a little overated and most of the shops are closed. We weren’t able to see it at night or during dawn as we only have 30min stay in the area and we arrived 330pm. Overall, the tour was well-organized, scenic, and unforgettable — a perfect winter experience in Hokkaido!
Great tour, very well organized from start to finish. Some of the places we visited felt truly magical, like something straight out of a fairy tale. Special thanks and appreciation to our tour guide, Zhouzheng, and the bus driver. Zhouzheng was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and even took fantastic photos for us , which made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommended! The buffet lunch was great and good value for money.
Our Ningle Terrace tour may have been short, but it was definitely sweet and memorable! The place feels like a real-life winter storybook tiny wooden cabins glowing in the snow, cozy vibes everywhere, and perfect spots for photos. We also tried the snowmobile experience for 30 minutes, and it was absolutely FUN! ❄️🔥 It’s not included in the package, but totally worth it. Rates were ¥20,000 for double ride and ¥15,000 for single ride. Such an adrenaline rush and a highlight of the trip! The famous lone Christmas tree near Furano was also beautiful and peaceful, simple but very picturesque against the snowy background. Short time, big memories. Would definitely recommend adding this stop to your Hokkaido itinerary! 🌨️🎄
Our tour guide Yuan Zhenxiang was very accommodating and made sure of everyone’s safety was a priority. We were informed that Shikosai was closed during our scheduled date so we have to change a bit of plan which was ok. This tour especially the Lonely Christmas Tree was my bucketlist and I am so happy this was fulfilled. Highly recommended.
I went to the meeting place and couldn't find the person with the Klook board, so I thought I had missed the bus and returned to the hotel. Then I received a phone call and found out that the bus was delayed due to traffic congestion, and I was able to participate safely! We were the only Japanese people, but the guide spoke to us in Japanese, and we had a lot of fun! The tour was an hour late, but we were taken to all the places, and it became a very good memory! We got back after 9 o'clock, but I'm glad we were able to go to all the places. I don't think you should make any plans afterwards. The jacket potato sold at Shikisai-no-oka was so delicious that I ate it twice.
The trip was awesome. Except for the part that we were not able to go to Ningle Terrace due to weather condition. However, were able rerouted to Blue Pond. Tour guide Zhou Zheng is amazing.
The itinerary was well-planned and suitable for friends who don't like going to the zoo, incorporating the main attractions of Biei. There were some issues on the day due to heavy snow, and we departed about forty minutes late, which disrupted the subsequent itinerary. However, the tour guide made excellent arrangements. Originally, it was planned to visit two attractions in the morning and two in the afternoon, but the tour guide took us to one attraction first and then to lunch. In the afternoon, we were given a lot more time to take photos at each attraction than originally planned. By the time we reached the last stop, it was already evening, and the lights were on, which was very beautiful. It was also a stroke of luck to see the illuminated Elf Terrace. Finally, we returned to Sapporo city around 8 p.m. Kudos to the tour guide for their ability to handle unexpected situations and make temporary arrangements.
Our trip in Hokkaido was amazing thanks to our guide, Masa! He is very kind, patient, and has great knowledge about every place we visited. He always took good care of us and made the trip enjoyable. We truly appreciated his service and would love to travel with him again. Highly recommended! ❄️🌨️☃️
The Little Sheep tour guide was awesome! Very polite and took great care of every member of the group, definitely over 100 points. We just felt the snowmobiling was kind of boring, riding too slow, having to ride in single file, and the smell of gasoline was strong. The price was about 3000 per person self-funded, and it didn't really feel worth it. The other activities were all amazing, for everyone's reference.
Good to know
From mid-to-late December, you can enjoy sledding, snow banana boating, and snow biking at Shikisai-no-Oka at your own expense. 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 an optional tour and requires cash payment. Fee details: 30-minute experience Single rider: 15,000 JPY Double rider: 20,000 JPY If you wish to participate, please inform your guide on the day, and the guide will assist you with the reservation. Alternative attractions if Shikisai-no-Oka is inaccessible: Chiyoda Farm or Biei Station
- Infants under 2 years old are free and will not be provided with a seat. If a child of infant age requires a seat, the 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 participants to form a group. If the minimum number of participants is not met, you will be offered a reschedule or a full refund.
- Please adhere to the scheduled times. If you are late, it will be considered an automatic cancellation of the tour, and the fees paid will not be refunded.
- Due to the significant impact of weather on winter transportation, our company will not be responsible for any subsequent losses caused by delays due to unavoidable factors such as traffic jams. Please be aware.
- This tour duration: Approximately 10 hours. However, in winter, due to snow, road closures, or traffic jams, the return travel time may be significantly extended.
- If it is not possible to reach the Christmas tree due to weather, traffic control, or safety considerations, we will go to the Ken & Mary Tree instead. We appreciate your understanding.
- If you need to bring luggage (including baby strollers and wheelchairs), please inform us in advance by email so that we can properly arrange vehicle space to make your journey smoother and more comfortable. We will arrange the vehicle type according to the number of participants. 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 departure notice will be sent to your email by 5 PM 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 tour 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. In winter, if highways are closed or scenic areas have restricted access due to special circumstances, we will reduce or change the route, and no refunds will be given.
- 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.
- Alternative attractions during periods when the Ningle Terrace is inaccessible: Aoiike (Blue Pond) (approx. 30 minutes)
- For any questions, please contact the supplier: doushin165@yahoo.co.jp
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