[Chinese & English Guide] Hokkaido Popular Day Tour | Asahiyama Zoo & Biei Instagram-worthy Trees & Shirahige Falls & Shirogane Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace (Departure from Sapporo)
- Traverse the fairy-tale forest elf terrace and immerse yourself in a world like a Ghibli animation.
- Departing from Sapporo, with bilingual Chinese/English guided service, ensuring a comfortable and worry-free journey.
- Multiple photo spots to capture Hokkaido's most dreamy snowscapes.
- Reasonably arranged itinerary, suitable for families with children, couples, and friends traveling together.
What to expect
A day trip from Sapporo, capturing Hokkaido’s most iconic scenery in one go 🚌 No need to change hotels or research transportation yourself; easily depart with the tour bus. Even first-time visitors to Hokkaido will feel completely at ease.
🐧 Asahiyama Zoo | Popular NO.1 Must-Visit Spot Unlike traditional zoos, Asahiyama is famous for its “ecological exhibits,” allowing close observation of animals from multiple angles. The winter-exclusive penguin walk is the most popular. Polar bears, seals, wolves, and other animals are also very active, with many photo opportunities and ample visiting time, so there’s no need to rush.
📸 Biei’s Classic Photo Spots | The Car Window is the Scenery Drive past and check out Ken & Mary’s Birch Road. The open fields and straight roads are among Hokkaido’s most classic scenes; you can’t help but want to snap a photo as you pass by.
🌊 Shirasu Waterfall & Shirogane Blue Pond The Shirasu Waterfall’s water cascades down from between the rocks, shrouded in mist during winter. The Shirogane Blue Pond displays a unique blue hue, changing with the weather and light. It’s even more stunning in person than in photos, an unmissable iconic attraction in Biei.
🌲 Slow Down in the Afternoon Enjoy free time at the Ningle Terrace or Farm Tomita. With small cabins, coffee shops, and souvenir shops, you can stroll around and take photos at your leisure, providing a comfortable end to the day’s itinerary.
“In case of temporary closure of Ningle Terrace, the guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary based on the actual situation of the day. Thank you for your understanding.” ⚠️ Travel Notice August 8th – August 16th is the Obon holiday travel peak in Japan, which may lead to traffic congestion, large crowds, attractions closing early, or itinerary adjustments. Please do not book dinner, flights, or Shinkansen for the same day, and it is recommended to bring a power bank. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!






Reviews
Masa was an excellent guide! The tour was perfect. I went alone but Masa explained everything perfectly so you won't get lost and get back in time. We managed to get to all the places even with the snowstorm! Thank you Masa and the driver for the wonderful trip 🥰 would recommend the tour!
There were many people at the meeting point with different tour guides hence you really need to explore the area to find your guide. Time was also strict hence you need to go back to your bus on the specified time to be able to complete the tour.
This was an amazing experience, Leo was our tour guide and made sure to answer every question we had with ease. We got to do so much during this day and couldn’t recommend this tour more. Asahiyama Zoo you don’t get lots of time there but still can see many animals and still make it in time for the penguin walk. Snowmobiles was our biggest highlight definitely a must do! Leo was very informative and made sure to give us lots of helpful information/facts and even provided local food recommendations at the end of the trip. Thank you!!
We had tourguide LEO for our trip and he was amazing! Spoke English, Chinese and Japanese, he was also super informative about the places that we visited. He was also clear about every instructions and hands on to every questions that we had. We enjoyed every single minute that we spent on every destination that we visited. Definitely worth every penny! Thank you so much!
I really enjoyed this trip, definitely worth the money. Although we wasn’t able to go to Ningle Terrace 🥲 because of the heavy snow, am still thankful that we had a safe trip coming back to Sapporo despite of the slippery road (kudos to the driver 🙌🏻).Also, thank you very much to Ms. Tracy, our tour guide, she’s very energetic, helpful (she voluntarily took photos during our snowmobiling session & offered to buy us lunch, how thoughtful 🥰) & soooo pretty. 💖
A wonderful experience, I enjoyed the tour, although the Ningle Terrace was very rush. 维 our guide was very professional and informative. She is very helpful and even help to get lunch packs for the group. Awesome guide and friendly driver.
Tour guide 小维 very lively, friendly and helpful. Itinerary quite rush but given the sites to cover, was ok I guess. Rem to bring along snacks to eat (dry food on the bus allowable) if you intend to skip lunch).
This tour is well worth the money! The destinations are beautiful and picturesque!! Our guide, Christal was energetic and looked out for everyone. I may not speak Mandarin, but she explained the itinerary in English as well. Our driver was also on time, and very safe. One issue on the itinerary is the Herb Garden. nothing really to do if you don’t purchase the lunch.
I had an incredible experience with our tour guide(Leo) in Furano, Hokkaido. From the start, they were not only friendly and approachable but also extremely knowledgeable about the area. His expertise truly enhanced our trip, particularly with their excellent recommendations for local food. A standout highlight was our visit to Tomita Farm, which was absolutely breathtaking. Their insightful commentary and enthusiasm made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore Furano with a guide who genuinely cares about providing a memorable experience.
My wife and I participated in a one-day tour on Klook for the first time. We were honored to be served by Chinese and Japanese tour guide Sister Fang Fang, Chinese and English director Mr. Yan, and Japanese driver Mr. Tokai Lin in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The two directors gave us a deeper understanding of Japan, Hokkaido, Sapporo, Farm Tomita, Patchwork Road, and Fairy Terrace. We were also arranged to use restrooms at rest stops along the way, and we were also advised on how to save money for lunch. The director is enthusiastic and professional, and the bus driving is safe and professional. At this price for a one-day tour, I can hardly imagine a better experience. I highly recommend it to travelers who want to visit Sapporo and surrounding attractions! ! ! If you are looking for a tour guide who speaks very standard English, then you can consider looking for other tour groups, but if you are looking for a Chinese-speaking and Japanese-speaking tour guide in Sapporo, Hokkaido, then we only recommend Sister Fangfang to lead the tour! ! !
Good to know
Asahiyama Zoo Closure Dates: November 4-November 10, 2026; December 30-December 31, 2026; January 1, 2027
Pre-trip Notification
- Please ensure that the communication app you provided can be used to contact you during your trip to Japan. We will contact you one day in advance. We will send vehicle and guide information for the next day's trip to your email before 8 PM on the day before your departure. Please check your email (it might be in your spam folder). To ensure a smooth trip, please be sure to contact your guide or driver promptly. Thank you.
- If the number of participants does not reach the minimum required for a group tour, you will be notified of cancellation by email one day before departure. In case of extreme weather such as typhoons or heavy snow, cancellation will be confirmed by 6:00 PM local time one day before departure and notified by email.
Seating and Vehicles
- The itinerary is for a shared group tour, and seat allocation follows a first-come, first-served principle. If you have special requests, please note them, and we will do our best to arrange them, but the final arrangement will be based on the actual situation on site.
- The vehicle model used will be arranged according to the number of participants; specific models cannot be designated. For smaller groups, a driver who also serves as an attendant may be arranged, and the commentary content may be brief.
- If you need to bring luggage, please inform us in advance. If you bring luggage without prior notice, the guide has the right to refuse boarding, and no refund will be given. Eating and drinking are prohibited inside the vehicle. If any damage or stains are caused, compensation will be required according to local standards.
Itinerary Adjustments and Safety
- Japanese law stipulates that commercial vehicles may not be driven for more than 10 hours per day. Overtime will incur additional charges (ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 JPY per hour).
- The itinerary is for reference only. Actual transportation, stopovers, and sightseeing times may be adjusted due to weather, traffic jams, facility maintenance, and other circumstances. The guide may reasonably change or reduce attractions based on the actual situation.
- If cable cars, boats, or other facilities are suspended due to weather or force majeure, the itinerary will be changed to visit other attractions or adjust the stopover time.
- No refunds will be given for late arrivals due to personal reasons, temporary changes to meeting points, or leaving the group midway. Any accidents or additional expenses incurred after leaving the group must be borne by the individual.
Season and Scenery
- In winter, if highways are closed or access to scenic areas is restricted due to special circumstances, we will reduce or change the route, and no refunds will be issued.
Other Notes
- Please arrive at the meeting point on time. No waiting will be provided for latecomers, and joining midway is not permitted.
- It is recommended to wear light clothing and shoes. For winter or mountain itineraries, please bring your own warm clothing.
* The itinerary does not include personal travel or accident insurance; it is recommended to purchase your own. Outdoor activities and high-risk sports carry certain risks; travelers are advised to register cautiously based on their health conditions.
* After the trip begins, if it is forced to be suspended due to natural disasters or force majeure, no refund will be given, and travelers will be responsible for their return journey or additional accommodation costs.
* During Japanese public holidays and weekend travel peaks, severe traffic jams or early closures of attractions are common. It is recommended not to book flights, Shinkansen, or dinner for the same evening, and to bring light snacks and a power bank.
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