Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1USD = 157.66JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
MAR - JUN
Spring
SEP - NOV
Autumn
FEB
Sapporo Snow Festival
APR - MAY
Cherry Blosson Season
JUN - AUG
Summer Flower Fields
OCT
Peak of Autumn Season
Recommended trip duration
5 days
Top things to do in Hokkaido
Klook's choice
Noboribetsu & Lake Toya & Bear Ranch or Mount Usu Day Trip
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(2.3K) • 20K+ booked
US$ 50.99
Hokkaido Popular Photo Spot 1-Day Tour: Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Shirogane Blue Pond, Internet-Famous Trees, Shirahige Waterfall, Ningle Terrace (Departing from Sapporo, Multi-language Available)
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English guided
Free cancellation
(759) • 10K+ booked
US$ 57.00
Klook's choice
Hokkaido Winter Limited: Asahiyama Zoo & Shikisai-no-Oka Snow Play & Ninguru Terrace & Blue Pond & Famous Christmas Tree (Departing from Sapporo)
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(3.8K) • 30K+ booked
US$ 57.05
[Late Departure] Relaxed Biei & Furano Highlights Tour from Sapporo
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English guided
Free cancellation
(177) • 2K+ booked
US$ 47.55
US$ 4.05
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Sapporo Jozankei & Head Buddha One-Day Tour with Cultural Immersion
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English guided
Free cancellation
(820) • 10K+ booked
US$ 38.95
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Asahiyama Zoo & Biei Blue Pond & Shirogane Falls or Farm Tomita Day Trip (Departing from Sapporo, Hokkaido, includes original souvenir)
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English guided
Free cancellation
(5.8K) • 70K+ booked
US$ 47.55
Klook's choice
[Departing at 11:00] Blue Pond Illumination & Ningle Terrace & Christmas Tree & Shirogane Blue Pond & Shikisai-no-Oka One-Day Tour | Departing from Sapporo
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English guided
Free cancellation
(376) • 3K+ booked
US$ 65.55
From
US$ 20.25
Retail: US$ 20.29
Klook's choice
Hokkaido Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) + Showa Shinzan + Lake Toya Day Trip (Sapporo/Lake Toya Departure)
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(755) • 10K+ booked
US$ 53.85
Klook's choice
Hokkaido | Sapporo Teine Ski Resort All-Inclusive Snowboard/Ski Day Trip | Departing from Sapporo | Standard with Arc'teryx Ski Wear
Beginner-friendly
English guided
Free cancellation
(1.2K) • 10K+ booked
US$ 203.25
Transport in Hokkaido
JR Hokkaido Rail Pass
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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(5.6K) • 200K+ booked
US$ 63.55
Chitose｜New Chitose Airport Private Airport Transfer
Bestseller
Instant confirmation
(5.8K) • 30K+ booked
From
US$ 63.49
From
US$ 316.69
Niseko Ski Resort - New Chitose Airport & Sapporo Shuttle Bus
Instant confirmation
(367) • 10K+ booked
US$ 38.00
Sapporo Car Rental | Rent a car for Beer Museum, Asahiyama Zoo, Odori Park, Jozankei Onsen, Sapporo Clock Tower
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Free cancellation
Sunshine Car Rental
100K+ booked
From
US$ 30
/day From
US$ 202.79
US$ 38.00
US$ 38.15
From
US$ 270.29
Tokyo Departure: Car Rental with Driver to Mount Fuji/Hakone/Nikko - English-speaking Driver
Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(1.3K) • 10K+ booked
US$ 79.95
Retail: US$ 803.00
Furano & Biei & Lake Toya & Noboribetsu & Niseko & Hakodate & Otaru & Shakotan (Depart from Sapporo)
Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
(77) • 1K+ booked
US$ 315.19
Retail: US$ 316.69
Chitose car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
Sunshine Car Rental
10K+ booked
From
US$ 20
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Hokkaido travel guide
Reviews of Hokkaido activities
Wong *********
2026-10-29 08:57:17
Great experience, wonderful day trip visiting the five iconic spots around Sapporo, easy transport, well-planned, good value, strongly recommend to solo travellers and families with elderly coming to Sapporo for the 1st time; big thanks to our top-notch tour guide Jenny 陶然 for her professional services, clear and informative bilingual introductions, very friendly, supportive, helpful and always smiling
Shi ********
2026-10-17 08:53:13
Had a wonderful day trip to Biei and Furano! 🍂🇯🇵 Big thanks to Lucy for the great tour arrangements and friendly service, and to the drivers for being punctual, professional and driving safely. Everything went smoothly, and we had an amazing time exploring Hokkaido’s beautiful scenery. Highly recommended! ❤️✨
SIOK ********
2026-10-29 09:58:11
Mr Lin is an excellent tour guide with great service. He was very friendly, patient, and helpful throughout the tour. I was impressed that he could speak three languages — Japanese, English, and Mandarin — making communication easy and comfortable. The tour was enjoyable, well-organised, and definitely value for money. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a wonderful tour experience!
Helen ***
2026-10-24 02:09:13
Decided to go with Klook for this full day tour to the Asahiyama zoo, patchwork road(Ken & Mary tree), Blue pond, waterfall and elves village.. was pretty fulfilling but its a bit rushed no doubt. But we get to experience the beauty of the blue pond and waterfall w/o worrying about the transport. Guide was pretty friendly and was our photographer for the group pics! Totally would recommend this to all 1st timers in Hokkaido!
Liew ******
2026-10-29 10:16:58
The day trip including lunch to the charming town of Biei covered about 6 attractions. Great value for the price. I really liked the Blue Pond. I truly wouldn't recommend Shikisai-no-Oka in October, there really isn't much to see. Our tour guide, Cinna, was very nice and looked after everyone. Since there were many Korean tourists in this group, there was another lovely Korean guide who was very expressive and spoke a lot. Even though I didn't understand what she was saying, she kept waving both hands goodbye as she saw us off. Both guides took good care of everyone, helped take photos, and introduced each spot. The only area for improvement is that when first contacting tour members, the email sent a WhatsApp link. With so many scams nowadays, I don't click on links like that. Although I missed out on a lot of pre-trip information, I arrived at the meeting point about 20 minutes early on the day of departure. This is a fast-paced yet efficient way to see most of Biei's attractions in a single day. Personally, I love the town of Biei for its peace and tranquility.
sheena ***
2026-10-28 20:46:21
experienced snow for october. and the temperature dropped 1.5 degrees, layered clothing is advisable. easy to find both the tour guide and bus. cissy can speak 3 languages 🫡English, Mandarin, and Japanese. our driver was fantastic. the places are awesome when covered with snow. to be better -a little information such as feeding time of the animals can be added
Klook User
2026-10-07 02:13:32
Very well arrange, Jenny the tour guide contact us the day before and explain the itenerary also meeting point, very clear& helpful. Love all the places we visited, enjoy the view very much. Jenny also explained about all places that we visited. Especially love the Blue pond in Biei, Tomica park, Shikisai no oka, Shirahige falls.
Klook 用戶
2026-10-24 13:31:49
All the spots we visited were gorgeous! Our tour guide, Xiao Weng, was also wonderful. He introduced the attractions, gave advice on what to buy and how to make the most of our time, and more. I was originally hesitating between this and another package that included Makkari Village to see Mount Yotei, but I didn't expect that I'd get to see Mount Yotei from the TOYA Observatory today anyway! It was stunning and gave me such a pleasant surprise 🫶🏻 Also, Cape Chikyu is truly worth visiting, though it seems less common in other tour packages. You can see from the videos how calm and gentle the color of the sea is 🫶🏻 Plus, there was actually a refrigerator on the bus! But I left my white pudding behind in the car 🤣 Good thing I was able to contact the staff immediately via WhatsApp. Their customer service was great and their response time was super fast. Highly recommended overall!
韵 **
2026-10-31 05:01:46
The pace of the itinerary was just right—neither too rushed nor too loose. The environment in Jozankei is beautiful, and soaking your feet in the hot spring water was so comfortable! Taking the cable car up to Showa-Shinzan to see the volcanic landscape was very unique, the brown bears at the Bear Ranch were adorable, and Guide Chen gave a very professional explanation. Highly recommended!
Quick facts about Hokkaido
General info
What to know before visiting Hokkaido
Top Attractions in Hokkaido
Sapporo Snow Festival
If you visit Hokkaido in February, you can see giant ice and snow sculptures at the famous Sapporo Snow Festival. It’s one of Japan’s biggest winter events and turns the city into a winter wonderland filled with ice sculptures, music, food stalls, and fun activities.
Niseko Ski Resort
In Hokkaido, Niseko is the best place for skiing and snowboarding. You’ll love the soft powder snow, beautiful mountain views, and cozy hot springs after a day on the slopes.
Furano Flower Fields
During summer, Hokkaido’s Furano area turns into a rainbow of colors with lavender, cherry blossoms, and flower fields. It’s a perfect spot for photos and a relaxing walk through nature.
Otaru Canal
In the coastal town of Otaru, you can walk along the charming Otaru Canal lined with old warehouses and soft lantern lights at night. It’s especially romantic in winter when covered with snow.
Shirogane Blue Pond (Biei)
You’ll be amazed by the bright turquoise water of the Blue Pond in Biei, Hokkaido. It changes color with the light and looks stunning in every season.
Noboribetsu Onsen
For relaxation, visit Noboribetsu Onsen, Hokkaido’s most famous hot spring town. You can soak in mineral-rich baths and explore “Hell Valley,” a volcanic area with steaming vents and bubbling pools.
Tips before visiting Hokkaido
1. Dress for the season
Winters in Hokkaido are long, cold, and snowy, so pack layers, thermal wear, and waterproof boots to stay warm. Summers are mild but can still be cool at night, especially in the mountains.
2. Try local food
Hokkaido is famous for its fresh seafood, rich ramen, and creamy dairy products. Be sure to visit local markets or food stalls to taste specialties like crab, sea urchin, and soft-serve ice cream.
3. Use the JR Pass
The JR Hokkaido Rail Pass makes traveling between cities like Sapporo, Otaru, and Hakodate affordable and easy. It’s a great way to see scenic routes without worrying about car rentals or snow driving.
4. Book early in winter
Ski resorts like Niseko, Furano, and Rusutsu get fully booked months in advance during the snow season. Plan ahead for accommodations, lift passes, and transport to secure the best deals.
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