Χειμερινή προσφορά Χοκσάιντο: Ζωολογικός Κήπος Asahiyama & Παιχνίδι με το χιόνι στο Shikisai-no-Oka & Ningle Terrace & Μπλε Λίμνη & Διάσημο Χριστουγεννιάτικο Δέντρο (Αναχώρηση από Σαπόρο)

홋카이도는 농업이 발달했다고 해서 삿포로 같은 큰 도시 말고 한적한 농촌을 가보고 싶었어요. 7시 35분에 오도리역 31번 출구 앞에 모여서 50분쯤에 삿포로 역으로 출발했고, 일정 후 오후6시에 다시 오도리역에서 하차했어요. - 우리는 운 좋게도 잘생긴 총각 가이드가 2명이 영어로 한 번, 한국어로 또 한 번 번역 해 줘서 본의 아니게 영어 공부를 했어요..- 패치워크 로드는 하차 하지않고 운행중에 설명으로 들었구요. - 사계채의 언덕은 잘 정돈 된 넓은 꿏밭인데, 사진이 환상적으로 잘 나와요. 트랙터에 연결된 관광열차는 구지 안 타도 멋진 풍경을 걸으면서 감상 할 수 있어요. 가장 압권은 생으로 먹는 하얀 옥수수와 쪄서 먹는 노한 옥수수였어요. 미국 미네소타와 위도가 거의 비슷해서인지, 미네소타 옥수수와 맛이 비슷했는데, 솔직히 홋카이도 옥수수가 알갱이도 더 크고 수분량도 더 많아 더 사각거리고 더 맛있었어요. 생으로 먹는 하얀 옥수수는 정말 놀라운 경험이었어요. 그리고 감자고로케는 먹어 본 것 중 최고 였어요. - 청의 호수라 불리우는 아오으이케는 환상 그 자체였어요. 몽환적으로 푸르른 물 색깔은 의외로 인근 온천 수에 든 유황 성분 때문이라고 하네요.청색 아이스크림 들고 인증샷을 남겨야지요. - 5분 거리에 있는 흰 수염 폭포 역시 기대 이상이었어요. 영상에 담긴 폭포 소리를 듣고 있으면 마음까지 시원해 지는 것 같았어요. - 후라노 휴게실 2층에서 점심을 먹었는데, 소고기 덮밥이 맛있었어요. 1층 라벤더 제품 매장에서는 샘플 제품을 직접 체험해 볼 수 있어서 좋았어요. - 마지막으로 간 곳이 팜 토미타 농장인데, 이곳은 사계채의 꽃밭도 있고 6월,7월 라벤다 절정일 때 방문하면 정말 좋겠어요.제가 간 8월에는 아쉽게도 라벤더를 이미 베어냈다고 하네요. 하지만 그곳 카페에서 홋카이도 산 우유를 이용해 만든 치즈케익은 극강의 부드러움과 진한 치즈 향이 정말 인생 최애 였어요. 정말 후회하지 않으실 거예요. 까칠한 우리 언니도 극찬한 상품이거든요.

혼자 여행와서 다른 곳들은 잘 다녔는데 비에이와 후라노 지역 이동이 걱정이였어요ㅜㅠ 그러다가 투어를 알아봤는데 한국어 가이드도 있고 이동 동선 등이 마음에 들고 후기도 괜찮아서 투어를 신청했어요! 일단 가이드 Andy, Jun 모두 설명을 잘 해주시고 추천하는 것도 알려주시고 친절하게 인솔해주셨어요. 특히 저는 한국어 하시는 Jun 가이드님이 계속 챙겨주시고 말도 걸어주시고 해서 좋았습니다 :) 그리고 사진찍는 것을 너무 좋아하는데 날씨까지 좋아서 사진도 다 잘나오고 너무 행복한 투어였어요. 다음에는 겨울에 오려고 하는데 또 이용할게요ㅎㅎ

This was an amazing experience! Lucy was a great tour guide- punctual, organized, knowledgeable, and friendly. She broke down our itinerary in a step by step fashion and highlighted must-try items along the way. We had plenty of time to explore, take in views, and souvenir shop without feeling rushed. The flower fields were in full bloom in August and we got to sample fresh melon & fresh white corn, as well as melon, lavender, and milk soft serve flavors. If Lucy is your tour guide you’ll be in great hands and will be sure to have a magical trip!

Αυτή η μονοήμερη εκδρομή από το Σαπόρο κάλυψε τα περισσότερα αξιοθέατα στην περιοχή Φουράνο. Από τις όψεις του Patchwork Road, μέχρι τις απέραντες φάρμες λουλουδιών του Shikisai-no-Oka, στη συνέχεια στην ήρεμη Μπλε Λίμνη Shirogane, και μετά στην υπερυψωμένη γέφυρα για να δείτε τον Καταρράκτη Shirahige. Το μεσημεριανό γεύμα ήταν σε ένα εστιατόριο στο Φουράνο, το οποίο ήταν γεμάτο καθώς πολλές ομάδες εκδρομέων έτρωγαν επίσης εκεί. Ο τελευταίος προορισμός ήταν η Φάρμα Tomita. Ήταν η κορύφωση της εποχής της λεβάντας και μπορούσες να μυρίσεις το άρωμα των λουλουδιών λεβάντας καθώς περνούσες από δίπλα τους. Το παγωτό λεβάντας και πεπονιού ήταν ωραίο και πρέπει οπωσδήποτε να το δοκιμάσετε. Ο ξεναγός κ. Hikaru ήταν χαρούμενος και έκανε όλη τη διαδρομή με το λεωφορείο διασκεδαστική και χαλαρωτική. Επιστρέψαμε στον κεντρικό σταθμό λεωφορείων του Σαπόρο γύρω στις 7 μ.μ., εγκαίρως για δείπνο.

Προσιτός και βολικός τρόπος να επισκεφθείτε τα αξιοθέατα του Biei και του Furano για μια μέρα. Ο ξεναγός James και ο οδηγός είναι εξαιρετικοί στη δουλειά τους. Εκτός από το να μοιράζεται διάφορες πληροφορίες για αξιοθέατα και συμβουλές για ψώνια, ο James έκανε το κάτι παραπάνω βοηθώντας μας να παραγγείλουμε το μεσημεριανό μας εκ των προτέρων και διασφαλίζοντας ότι όλοι έλαβαν την παραγγελία τους στο εστιατόριο. Συνιστάται ανεπιφύλακτα η εκδρομή!!!

Ο ξεναγός μας, ο Τζέιμς, ήταν υπέροχος, και ήταν τόσο εντυπωσιακό να τον ακούμε να λέει τα πάντα σε τρεις γλώσσες. Τα οργάνωσε όλα πολύ καλά και είχε μοιραστεί πολλές πληροφορίες για τα μέρη που επισκεφτήκαμε. Είχα την ευκαιρία να ταΐσω τις αλπακά στο Shikisai no oka, κάτι που ήταν ένα απόλυτο αποκορύφωμα. Τα πολύχρωμα χωράφια με λουλούδια μόλις άρχιζαν να ανθίζουν, οπότε δεν ήταν τόσο πολύχρωμα όσο θα μπορούσαν να είναι, αλλά δεν με πείραξε και τα χωράφια και η ύπαιθρος ήταν ακόμα εκπληκτικά. Η λεβάντα στην φάρμα Tomita ήταν πανέμορφη, απλά μια απόλυτη θάλασσα από αυτήν! Και το παγωτό λεβάντας εκεί ήταν το καλύτερο παγωτό που έχω φάει ποτέ. Συνολικά ήταν ένα υπέροχο ταξίδι και εξαιρετική αξία για το κόστος. Ήταν δύσκολο να μην αισθανθώ λίγο βιαστικός κατά καιρούς, αλλά αυτό είναι σχεδόν αναπόφευκτο για να δεις τα πάντα σε μια μέρα, και ήταν πολύ πιο βολικό από το να έπρεπε να βρω τα μέσα μαζικής μεταφοράς.

Such an amazing tour with Sunny who took care of us right from the start, having a fair seating arrangement plan. We also avoided massive tour crowds at each stop with his planning and got great shots of lavender at each location. Would def rec going on Sunny's tour group again!

It may not be flower seasons (in full bloom) yet but the experience is still amazing and so memorable! Beautiful fields, blue pond, and mesmerizing waterfalls. Feels like being transported in movie scenes. The lavender farm in Tomita is such a highlight too. As a lavender fan, I really enjoyed seeing the garden and tasting the ice cream! So creamy and good. Loved the lavender oils and body lotion too. Our guide Kevin was very kind and knowledgable. Highly recommending this tour!

We had an unforgettable winter day trip in Hokkaido filled with magical moments and adventure. Our day started at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, where we watched the famous penguin walk. Seeing the penguins waddle right past us in the snow was such a heartwarming and unique experience. The snowy setting made it even more special. Next was snowmobiling, which was an absolute highlight. Riding across wide, snow-covered fields surrounded by stunning winter scenery was both thrilling and breathtaking. It was the perfect mix of fun and beautiful views. We then visited Furano to see the iconic Christmas tree standing alone in a white field. Its simplicity against the snow made it peaceful and picture perfect. Our final stop was Ningle Terrace, which felt like stepping into a fairytale. The glowing wooden cottages and snowy paths created such a cozy atmosphere. A big thank you to our guide, Serina, who was friendly, organised, and made the whole day smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended!

Overall, it was a good experience! Bit sad that the flowers were not in bloom but seeing a lot of greenery was a vibe in itself. The food at Herb Garden was a bit mid and overpriced compared to some local eats within Sapporo but recommend the Lavender ice cream! Kevin was a wonderful guide who kindly explained the background behind each destination we went to. I wish we had more time at Farm Toyota so that we could explore the melon factory but still at least we could fit in a lot of places in one day!!