Shirogane Blue Pond tours

Our guide was so interesting and easy to talk to, which created a great atmosphere on the bus. It also helped that the weather was perfect on the day I went, and the timing of our visits to each spot was impeccable, allowing us to see everything at its best! Plus, even though everyone brought in a lot of sand, mud, and fallen leaves, the driver meticulously cleaned the bus every time we arrived at a spot where we had a longer stay. Oh, and the soft-serve ice cream at the snowmobile location and the croquettes near Shirohige Falls are absolutely delicious!

We joined a one-day tour with our guide, Emma. She was full of humor, and since there were Japanese, Chinese, and Filipino speakers on the bus, she patiently repeated everything three times. I've included a photo of Emma walking in the snow from behind. Biei Farm was the most enjoyable stop; we rode snowmobiles. I highly recommend getting one per person for a better experience, but the person in front of me was too slow this time, so I didn't get to experience the thrill of speeding up. You absolutely must try the milk and ice cream at Biei; they were delicious! However, be aware that ice cream is not allowed on the bus, and if your tour includes a meal, you might not have enough time to finish your ice cream. The only downside of the one-day tour was that we had to leave Asahiyama Zoo before seeing all the animals. The Ningle Terrace was wet and a bit dirty due to melting snow, and without the lights on, it wasn't very impressive. We should have spent more time at the zoo, haha. If it's not dark yet, you're not interested in creative crafts, and you haven't eaten properly all day, I suggest eating directly at the restaurants near Prince Snow Resort instead of going into Ningle Terrace, as the restaurants close at 3:30 PM.

It was a very nice and senior-friendly experience. Our tour guide, Baste, was very helpful in managing the different nationalities on board. This was such a chill tour — I think I ate the most ice cream I’ve ever had in my life

Our guide, Xiao Zhou, is a very enthusiastic and kind person from Northeast China. Traveling during the off-season meant the overall pace of the trip was just right. The driver was a kind-looking Japanese gentleman. Shikisai-no-oka in early October didn't have lavender, but the undulating flower fields combined with the clear sky were still stunning. Farm Tomita in Furano was slightly less impressive without the lavender, but there were many lavender-related souvenirs. On the way back, the guide mentioned that traffic can be unpredictable in Hokkaido during winter snowfalls, with long traffic jams, driver fatigue, and a higher risk of accidents. As someone who prefers traditional Chinese wellness practices, I find sitting for long periods uncomfortable. I hope the company can pay more attention to the issue of fatigue and the well-being of elderly drivers. I was the only person from mainland China among the 11 people on the day trip, which was similar to my experience in Kyushu in May. Everyone else was young.

We managed to cover many places. However, I feel we can omit the snow mobile and extent the time at the Zoo. The guide Mr. Hong was very accommodating and friendly. He gave us sufficient time to take precious photo Of the famous tree by the name of Ken & Mary tree and also stopped at R&R to allow us to relief ourselves! In addition, he also sent us messages on the meet up time and map of the places that we were visiting so we could fully made good use of our limited time in each attractions!

Very satisfied with this tour. Our tour guide is Zoe, very helpful. The snowmobile is mandatory and have not cover from the tour fee, so you need to bring some cash. In night most the shop in Ninggle terrace is close, so for the one who want to buy some souvenir need pick earlier hour.

Serina was our tour guide for this trip. She was very kind and helpful in taking our grouo photo. Just sad not to be able to witness the penguin walk. Note to self for next time: always check schedule online.

The whole day's journey went very smoothly. These places are quite convenient for friends who don’t rent a car. I was particularly impressed by the Kan Yasuda Art Museum, which is not large but worth a visit. The tour guide on that day was also very careful and attentive in explaining the various attractions to everyone, reminding everyone of the things to pay attention to, etc. He also shared many stories so that everyone could better understand Hokkaido.