Hokuryu One-day Tour
Enjoy autumn foliage, see animals, taste sake, and stroll through a fairy world, with 2 plans to choose from.
Asahidake | Chase Japan's earliest autumn leaves: Take the cable car directly to the clouds and enjoy the magnificent autumn scenery of Hokkaido's highest peak (cable car fee not included).
Asahiyama Zoo | Encounter northern animal stars: Get up close and personal with the adorable charm of popular animals such as penguins, polar bears, and seals.
Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum | Visit Hokkaido's famous century-old sake brewery to learn about the history and culture of sake brewing.
Shirogane Blue Pond | Blue stream × pure white waterfall: The dreamy Biei blue and autumn colored forests intertwine to create a stunning scene.
Forest Elf Terrace | Fairy Tale Forest Craft Village: Step into Hokkaido's fairy tale forest: Stroll through the forest cabins and immerse yourself in the warm lights and romantic atmosphere.
【Hokuryu Sunflower Village 2026/7/20～8/18】Summer limited: Stroll through approximately 2 million sunflowers, immerse yourself in the golden flower fields, capture the limited summer beauty of Hokkaido, and experience a spectacular and healing sunflower feast.
What to expect
[Daisetsuzan National Park, Asahidake]
Hokkaido's highest peak and one of Japan's earliest secret spots to welcome autumn leaves! Take the Asahidake Ropeway up to Sugatami Station, located at an altitude of approximately 1,600 meters, and overlook the vast mountain scenery. In autumn, the high-altitude vegetation, interwoven with red, orange, and golden hues, covers the valley, allowing you to experience Hokkaido's magnificent nature in the crisp mountain air.
- Asahidake is one of the earliest areas in Japan to welcome autumn leaves. The best viewing period for autumn leaves may vary depending on the climate and weather conditions of the year.
- The Asahidake Ropeway fare is at your own expense and may be suspended due to weather conditions. We appreciate your understanding.
[Asahiyama Zoo]
Hokkaido's super popular must-visit attraction! Famous for its unique "action exhibits," it allows visitors to observe penguins, polar bears, seals, and other animals up close in their natural and lively state. Both adults and children can have a great time, making it a top choice for family trips in Hokkaido.
[Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum]
The newly upgraded Otokoyama Sake Park has transformed the entire sake brewery into a recreational space suitable for both adults and children. The park features a giant slide made from a one-sho bottle of sake, as well as a sake cup plaza where families can run, play, and hide-and-seek, adding to the fun of family outings. In addition to selling limited edition Otokoyama sake, the new shop also offers specialty drinks such as coffee, Calpis, and shaved ice made with the brewery's natural brewing water, allowing visitors to enjoy a relaxing break. Otokoyama Sake Brewery also utilizes the pristine underground water formed by the melting of Daisetsuzan's perennial snow, combined with generations of brewing techniques, to continuously develop diverse specialty drinks, offering a brand new sake brewery experience.
- Sake tasting is subject to actual availability on site; those under the legal drinking age in Japan and drivers are prohibited from drinking. Tasting and in-store beverages are at your own expense.
[Biei Shirohige Waterfall]
A popular and dreamy hidden gem in Biei's Shirogane Onsen area! White waterfalls cascade like "white beards" from the rock face, flowing into the clear and charming "Biei River." In autumn, the forest, interwoven with red and yellow, surrounds the valley, with white waterfalls, a clear blue stream, and vibrant autumn colors all in one frame, making every shot look like a Hokkaido postcard.
[Ningle Terrace]
Located next to the New Furano Prince Hotel, Ningle Terrace is a cluster of forest cabins filled with a fairytale atmosphere. Stroll along the forest path and admire the unique shops selling handicrafts, wooden sundries, candles, glass art, and more, experiencing the tranquil and healing forest ambiance.
After the lights are turned on in the evening, it feels even more like stepping into a fairytale world, making it one of Furano's most popular and dreamy attractions.
Reviews
The package is good for people who intend to go to these attractions but could not drive or solo travel. As these attractions are on the outskirts of Sapporo, an estimated 3+hour drive. it is good to be able to visit these beautiful places.
Asahiyama Zoo is great. It is recommended to bring your own lunch. You can see more animals without having to eat lunch at the zoo. You can take a lot of beautiful photos in Ueno Garden. The sea of sunflowers is very beautiful and spectacular. It is recommended to buy sunflower ice cream, which is delicious !
Ms Li Yang was a great guide and driver, even though the sunflower farm was far away but the journey was smooth and comfortable. Definitely enjoyed the sunflower village, farm tomita and ningle terrace. Please have more sunflower tours, thank you! 🤩
Hokuryo was amazing, wish we could stay a little longer (1.5 hours would be great). It was comfortable, convenient, and fast (like the drive literally). Thanks for the trip!
I was worried about the weather, but when I arrived, it didn't rain much, and the flowers were blooming vibrantly! Our tour guide, Chen, was very enthusiastic, and the overall itinerary was well-organized. It saved a lot of time not having to plan the route myself!
great to join for summer if you want to go for both Furano lavender and sunflower. it save a lot of hassle and time for travel from Sapporo.
All good. Except that the car was very uncomfortable.
If you don't have access to a car, this is a great car tour for hitting all 3 places (Hokuryu Sunflower Village, Tomita Farm, and Ningle Terrace) in one day, which would be impossible with public transportation. The itinerary times are accurate, and the tour is self-guided as described (our tour guide mainly acted as a driver). Also, there was food available for purchase at every site.
sunflower field is really worth the visit.
The full set of systematic services is very good! You can spend more time shopping at Tsutaya Bookstore!
Good to know
•Infants under 2 years old are free and will not be provided with a seat. If a child of infant age requires a seat, an adult fare must be paid. If the actual number of participants does not match the number of people in the order, and insufficient seats are caused by not informing us in advance, passengers must reduce the number of participants or reschedule. The fee for reducing participants will not be refunded, and an additional fee will be charged for rescheduling. •For groups of 10 people or less, a small car driver will also serve as a tour guide. Considering the safety of the passengers, the driver will only provide simple introductions to attractions and time. We appreciate your understanding. •This activity requires a minimum of 6 people to form a group. If the minimum number of participants is not met, we will arrange a reschedule or a full refund for you. •We will wait for your arrival at the meeting point selected on your order. Please do not change the pick-up location without prior notice (at least 3 days in advance), as this will prevent us from meeting you smoothly and may cause delays or missed itineraries. •Please adhere to the scheduled itinerary time. If you are late, it will be considered an automatic cancellation of the trip, and the paid fees will not be refunded. •Due to the significant impact of weather on traffic, our agency will not be responsible for any subsequent losses caused by delays due to force majeure factors such as traffic jams. Please be aware. •If you need to bring luggage (including strollers and wheelchairs, etc.), please inform us in the remarks column. We will arrange the vehicle type according to the number of travelers. If the vehicle type confirmed 3-5 days before departure can carry luggage, an additional handling fee and space reservation fee will be charged for luggage space and loading/unloading arrangements. Each item is 1500 JPY (cash only), to be paid to the guide before boarding. Please inform us in advance so that we can properly arrange vehicle space to make your journey smoother and more comfortable. •In case of force majeure factors such as weather, traffic control, or safety considerations, the guide will adjust the itinerary or停留時間 for each attraction. •Due to factors such as weather and road conditions, it is not recommended to arrange other itineraries or high-priced dinner reservations after returning on the same day. We will not be liable for any losses. •A departure notice will be sent to your email before 5 PM the day before departure. Please pay attention to it. It will contain the guide’s contact information, license plate number, and detailed itinerary information for the day. Thank you. •If you have any questions, please contact us: doushin165@yahoo.co.jp
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