Hokkaido Day Trip from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo & Shikisai no Oka
- Visit Biei and Furano's classic flower seas and popular landmarks in one trip
- Drive along Patchwork Road, admiring the rolling flower fields and unique landscape trees
- Explore Shirogane Blue Pond, the filming location for Apple wallpapers, with its dreamy scenery
- Stroll through colorful flower fields and lavender gardens, perfect for photos
- Taste ice cream at the herb garden and experience the pastoral scenery
What to expect
- Patchwork Road (car tour) Enjoy the rolling hills and colorful flower fields along the way, like a natural patchwork, and admire the famous scenic trees of Biei.
- Seven Star Tree A landmark solitary tree in Biei, a location for many advertisements, a unique sight in the wilderness, with a strong Japanese atmosphere.
- Shirogane Blue Pond Presents a dreamy blue color due to minerals, once used as an Apple computer wallpaper, especially stunning on sunny days.
- Shirasu Waterfall A subsurface waterfall formed by groundwater, with water flowing delicately like white whiskers, surrounded by greenery, quiet and peaceful.
- Shikisai no Oka (Furano) Biei's largest patchwork flower field, with colorful terraced fields blooming in layers, visually spectacular. Admission fee is extra.
- Furano Herb Garden Stroll through the fragrant herb garden, where you can taste special herb ice cream, refreshing and cooling.
- Tomita Farm Hokkaido's representative lavender attraction, with large lavender fields and colorful flower fields, where you can purchase special souvenirs.
Reviews
I went on a tour with our tour guide, Sunny. He's very very very nice and helpful. He provides a lot of information and makes sure everyone's satisfied and I am. The best guide I ever joined tour with so far. The trip was fun especially the snowmobile. The zoo is good. If you join a tour and get Sunny as your tour guide, you're lucky. I'll come back!
the tour was really awesome. we really enjoy ourselves. especially at the snowmobile. you only can do this during winter time, it's really fascinating. Guide was professional and know every bits of Sapporo.
Here’s the revised review with that detail included: > The tour program was well-organized and efficient. Our guide, Mila, provided clear and engaging commentary throughout the trip, offering helpful tips along the way. She was attentive, supportive, and ensured everyone was comfortable. Assistance was always readily available when needed, and the schedule was followed punctually from start to finish. Highly recommended for a smooth and enjoyable travel experience.
Great experience! I highly recommend our guide, Mr. Hong. He is very professional, hospitable, and attentive throughout the tour. We definitely need more tour guides like him! 💯
(-)Had trouble finding the pick up point for the bus transport but had it figured out somehow (-) the zoo seems like not much animals to see because winter either they remain indoor or hiding, no penguin walk o that day (-) Niggle terrace was a rush given only 15 minutes and the place was crowded, I didnt had the chance to enter (+) the guide was friendly spoke in Mandarin and English (+) love the Ken & Mary tree stopover (+) the snow mobile was great and the snowy picturesque view phenomenal
Amazing tour. Guide was very experienced and friendly. Even though there was a snowstorm the day before causing road blocks, she did not let that deter her. She reversed the order of our stops and we were able to experience everything in record time.
overall the trip was ok. managed to get to the places on time, came back around 7ish pm. it was a full bus so being a solo participant I was arranged to sit at the last row with a family with 4. not a good experience to be stuck arm to arm, shoulder to shoulder for the whole trip. ended up with a sore back
our guide, hong, was really attentive. he keeps on updating on whatsapp even if he announce it on bus. the tour was good, we enjoyed the snowmobile and the experience was greater
Our guide was Mei Fang and she was very attentive and share many interesting places to visit around Hokkaido. To our surprise, we met her at Otaru during her day off, and that was the place she had recommended us for desserts. She pays particular attention to senior citizens.
Thanks to Sunny for guiding us and gave good tricks to enjoy all places with no regret. I am a solo traveller and is definitely a good choice to travel using their service. Recommend!
Good to know
Asahiyama Zoo closing times: November 4-November 10, December 30-December 31, January 1, 2026, April 8-April 28, November 4-November 10, December 30-December 30
Pre-trip notice
- Please ensure that the communication app you have provided can contact you during your trip to Japan. We will contact you one day in advance. We will send the vehicle information and guide information for the next day's trip to your email before 8 PM on the day before your trip. Please check your email (it may be in the spam folder). To ensure a smooth trip, please be sure to contact your guide or driver in time. Thank you.
- If the number of participants does not reach the minimum required for a group, you will be notified of cancellation by email one day before departure. In case of extreme weather such as typhoons or blizzards, we will confirm whether to cancel by 6:00 PM local time one day before departure and notify you by email.
Seating and Vehicles
- The itinerary is a shared tour, and seat allocation follows the first-come, first-served principle. If you have special requests, please make a note, and we will do our best to arrange it, but the final arrangement will be based on the actual situation on site.
- The vehicle model will be arranged according to the number of people and cannot be specified. For a small number of people, a driver who also serves as an attendant may be arranged, and the explanation content will be relatively brief.
- If you need to carry luggage, please inform us in advance. If you carry it without authorization, the guide has the right to refuse you boarding, and no refund will be given. Eating and drinking are prohibited in the car. If any damage or stains are caused, you will be required to compensate according to local standards.
Itinerary Adjustments and Safety
- Japanese law stipulates that operating vehicles must not be driven for more than 10 hours per day. Overtime will incur additional charges (ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 JPY/hour).
- The itinerary is for reference only. Actual traffic, stopovers, and sightseeing times may be adjusted due to weather, traffic jams, facility maintenance, etc. The guide may reasonably change or reduce attractions based on the actual situation.
- If cable cars, cruise ships, or other facilities are suspended due to weather or force majeure, the itinerary will be changed to other attractions or the stopover time will be adjusted.
- If you are late, temporarily change the meeting point, or leave the group midway due to personal reasons, no refund will be given. Any accidents or additional expenses incurred after leaving the group must be borne by yourself.
Season and Scenery
- In winter, if highways are closed or entry to scenic spots is restricted due to special circumstances, we will reduce or change the route, and no refund will be given.
Other Notes
- Please arrive at the meeting point on time. We will not wait for latecomers, and you cannot join midway.
- It is recommended to wear light clothing and shoes. For winter or mountain trips, please bring your own warm clothing.
The day tour itinerary does not include personal travel insurance or personal accident insurance. If needed, please purchase it yourself. Outdoor activities and high-risk sports involve specific risks and dangers. You must assess your own health and abilities. The company is not responsible for any physical damage or injury caused by accidents or unforeseen factors. Thank you for your understanding.
After the itinerary departs, if it is forced to be suspended due to natural disasters or force majeure, no refund will be given, and travelers will also need to bear the cost of return travel or additional accommodation.
During Japanese public holidays and weekend travel peaks, there are often severe traffic jams or attractions closing early. It is recommended not to book flights, Shinkansen, or dinner for that evening, and to bring your own light food and power bank.
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